Megan Nielsen River Dress and Top

Buy the River Dress and Top sewing pattern from Megan Nielsen. River is a reversible raglan dress or top that can be made in woven or knit fabrics. The pattern features a loose fit, and optional pockets and waist tie for the dress version. It can be worn with the V neck or the round neck at the front.

View A is a reversible knit dress. View B is a reversible woven dress with pockets and a fabric belt. View C is a reversible knit top in a modern crop length. View D is a reversible woven blouse in a modern crop length.

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

- PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: This pattern can be made up in a variety of fabrics to different effect. Woven fabrics ideal for Views B and D include light to medium weight dress or shirting fabrics such as cotton, wool, linen, denim, chambray, silk, rayon, crepe, etc. Knit fabrics with little stretch ideal for Views A and C include stable knits such as ponte, scuba, neoprene or double knit. Light to medium weight knit fabrics may be used, but will result in a looser, drapier garment.

Fabric requirements: Additional fabric may be required to match patterned fabric.

View A: 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 1.6 - 1.7 m (1 3/4 - 1 7/8 yd) // 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 1.7 - 3.0 m (1 7/8 - 3 1/4 yd).

View B: 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 2.1 - 2.3 m (2 1/4 - 2 1/2 yd) // 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.5 - 2.9 m (2 3/4 - 3 1/8 yd).

Views C and D: 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 1.1 - 1.3 m (1 1/4 - 1 3/8 yd) // 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 1.1 - 2.1 m (1 1/4 - 2 1/4 yd).

Sizing: 0 – 20 (approx. UK 6 – 20, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Note: This pattern is available in an expanded size range on the designer’s website (PDF only).

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