Anna Allen Demeter Dress and Top

Buy the Demeter Dress and Top sewing pattern from Anna Allen. The Demeter pattern has four different variations to choose from. All views pull over the head with no closures. View A is a loose fitting dress with short set-in sleeves, bust darts, and a slight empire waistline at the front that dips down to the natural waistline at the back. The skirt is gathered to the bodice and has in-seam pockets and a deep hemline. View B is similar to view A, except it has no sleeves and one inch less wearing ease in the body as well as a longer skirt length (3"). Views C and D are the companion tops to A and B. The tops are crop length (high hip). All views are oversized and have generous wearing ease.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

- PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

- PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you'll need to download the digital instructions, as we don't print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: This pattern is drafted for woven non-stretch fabrics such as cotton, cotton lawn and linen.

Fabric requirements:

Dress (A and B): 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 3 1/4  - 3 1/2 yd (3.0 - 3.2 m) // 60" (152 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/2  - 3 yd (2.2 - 2.75 m).

Top (C and D): 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 1 1/2  - 2 yd (1.3 -  1.85 m) // 60" (152 cm) wide fabric: 1  - 1 1/4 yd (0.9 - 1.15 m).

Sizing: 00 - 22 (approx. UK 6 – 22/24). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Matching thread.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (44 pages); US copy shop pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets).

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