The Emery Dress is a classic “fit & flare” design with a fitted bodice & full skirt. The fully-lined b odice is shaped with darts at the bust, waist, & back of the neck, & closes with an invisible zipper up the center back seam. The knee-length gathered skirt features in-seam pockets that are sewn into the waist seam to stay in place, & a 1 1/2” hem. Choose either view A with short set-in sleeves & an optional flat vintage-inspired bow at the center waist, or view B with 3/4-length set-in sleeves.
Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
Suggested Fabric: Lightweight & medium weight wovens, such as linen, lawn, shirting, & quilt weight
Notions: Matching Thread, 22” Invisible Zipper
Sizes: 0-30
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Christine Haynes is a sewing author, teacher, and pattern designer. Christine grew up in Saugatuck, MI, a small beach community on the southwestern coast of Lake Michigan, where the arts were part of her daily life. Her mother taught her to sew around the age of 10, and it grew from a personal hobby, until it became her main artistic outlet, many years later.