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The Maize Dress is a new take on the classic t-shirt dress. Designed with comfort and versatility in mind, Maize pairs a knit bodice with a woven skirt, creating a dress that feels as good as it looks and offers endless fabric mixing possibilities.
There are two bodice options to choose from. View A features a pleat at the bottom of the bodice, neatly covering the gathered skirt for a little extra detail. View B offers a simpler, more streamlined look. Both views include a crew neck, finished with rib fabric and a softly gathered woven skirt. View A is a maxi length with patch pockets and view B is a slightly shorter midi length with in-seam side pockets.
SIZE RANGE: UK 6-30 See size chart below
SEWING LEVEL: Confident beginner
FABRIC INFORMATION:
Maize is made with both stretch and woven fabrics – stretch fabric for the top and woven fabric for the skirt. The top part of the dress must be made with knit fabric, with no less than 30% stretch. Cotton-based jerseys are ideal, with around 95% cotton and 5% Spandex/Lycra. A French terry (loop back jersey) or light to medium weight sweatshirt fabric is recommended, as this is a good weight for pairing with the woven fabric of the skirt.
Ribbed fabric is recommended for the neckband (for extra stretch).
For the skirt we would recommend a woven fabric, such as cotton lawn or cotton poplin. You could also use a denim chambray, linen or viscose.
You will also need matching thread: Gütterman Maraflex Thread works well with stretch fabric, especially for top stitching the pleat in view A. Gütterman Sew-all Thread or rPET Thread should be used for the woven skirt construction. Seam tape (optional).
SIZE INFORMATION:
Maize is drafted with a semi-relaxed fit for everyday comfort and easy wear. The bodice finishes at the waist and features elbow-length sleeves, with side bust darts to shape the garment over the bust and support both full and small bust adjustments. The neckline is finished with ribbed fabric, providing a neat finish and a comfortable, flexible fit. There are lengthen and shorten lines on the pattern to improve fit. Maize features a full, gathered skirt. If you would prefer less volume, check the finished garment hip measurements and consider choosing a smaller size.
The Maize Dress was drafted for a B cup and for a height of 5’7” (170cm). If you are not sure what size to make, we would recommend making a toile to check the fit.
