Grafton Dress Mix and Match Sewing Pattern by Cashmerette
Mix and match your way to a knit wardrobe that's uniquely yours. This curve-friendly sewing pattern comes with multiple bodice, neckline, sleeve and skirt options to make over 400 possible knit dresses, tops and skirts! Sew a casual skater dress, a trendy asymmetrical skirt, a glamorous gown, an elevated tee, a retro frock and so much more. You can craft a unique look every time you sew the Grafton! Pattern features include:
BODICE
- Relaxed bodice with dropped shoulders
- Fitted bodice with waist darts Each bodice can be made as a dress or top
- Each bodice can be lined or unlined
NECKLINE
- V neck with neckband or lining
- Crew neck with neckband or lining
- Scoop neck with neckband or lining
- Turtleneck with neckband
- Square neck with lining
SLEEVE
- Relaxed bodice: grownon drop sleeves or long sleeves
- Fitted bodice: straight sleeves in short, mid, and long lengths; bishop sleeves; sleeveless with armhole facing or lining
SKIRT
- Aline skirt in knee or maxi length with optional inseam pockets
- Straight skirt in short, knee, or midi length with optional slash pockets and side slits
- Asymmetrical draped skirt with optional slash pockets 3panel circle skirt
- Each skirt can be combined with any bodice option to make a dress or sewn on its own as a standalone skirt.
Fabric: Light- to mid-weight knit fabrics such as jersey, ITY, Liverpool knit, double knit, or ponte with at least 25% stretch both horizontally and vertically, with two exceptions. For the relaxed bodice, at least 25% stretch horizontally, and at least 10% vertically. For the A-line maxi skirt, 0-10% lengthwise stretch is ideal. If you are lining your bodice (for the square neckline, optional for all others), you can use the same fabric for the lining, or a lighter weight knit with the same amount of stretch.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sizing: The Grafton Dress Mix and Match comes in US Sizes 0-16.