This is a top and skirt set - aimed to maximise your wardrobe possibilities. Wear together or alone. As we've come to expect from Pattern Fantastique, the design details are graphic, unique and beautiful.
Sew each piece with bold contrast wave details as in the images here, or choose to sew without for a look that focuses on the overall beautiful silhouette.
The Harmonic Top features a circular keyhole neckline, balloon sleeve into a faux-shirred cuff, plus optional wave and contrast external facing to dial up the statement. The armhole is super deep and cuts into the bodice with a cape-like effect. There are darts in the back neck (covered by a curved yoke) and bust for an elevated fit. The body fit is loose with slight flaring and a curved centre-back seam. The hem is curved high/low shirt tail style, perfect for tucking.
The skirt has a shaped faux-shirred deep waistband for a perfect mid-hip fit; pockets (!!); and can be made with or without the wave hemline. The wide waistband is shaped by four channels housing narrow elastic at different lengths, creating a textured and shaped yoke, a perfect midpoint to the Harmonic volume. The elastic can be adjusted mid-make to tighten or loosen the waist to sit at your preferred height.
Sizes: 6-30 (see body measurements in last image)
Recommended Fabric: lighter textiles that gather well and have enough stability to form the wave shapes. Linen, cotton and stable varieties of cellulose fabrics. Fabric weight under 150 GSM is recommended to minimise the density of the gathers. If using two colours, ensure fabrics are a similar weight. Non-standard grainlines are utilised to reduce fabric requirements therefore directional prints are not advised. Super drapey fabrics for the experienced seamer.
Fabric width = 135 cm
Including wave contrast:
Sizes 6-12 colour 1 - 295 cm ; colour 2 - 130 cm
Sizes 14-20 colour 1 - 335 cm ; colour 2 - 155 cm
Sizes 22- 30 colour 1 - 435 cm ; colour 2 - 185 cm
Without wave contrast:
Sizes 6-12 = 385 cm
Sizes 14-20 = 450 cm
Sizes 22-30 = 555 cm
NOTIONS
Elastic 6 - 8mm wide:
Harmonic Top = (Wrist circumference x 6) 39 cm
Harmonic Skirt = (Waist circumference x 4) 32 cm
Super- for the Harmonic Top = 40 cm
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
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