Easy to make, with no fiddly bits, Lotta is a perfect dressmaking project for beginners, or a satisfyingly speedy sew for more experienced stitchers. It has a blousy bodice and flared skirt, cinched in with a narrow elasticated waistline.
Choose between knee-length or midi-length skirt, with grown-on short sleeves or bracelet-length drop shoulder sleeves, with optional deep patch pockets. To make it even more versatile, you can make this dress in either woven fabric or stretchy jersey.
Perfect for beginners!
Fabric and notions (please see back of pattern for further information):
Knee length:
2.5m fabric (60" wide)
2.9m fabric - up to size 12 (45" wide)
for woven fabrics: 0.2m interfacing
matching thread
2 safety pins
your waist measurement in 10mm elastic
Midi length:
2.8m fabric (60" wide)
for woven fabrics: 0.2m interfacing
matching thread
2 safety pins
your waist measurement in 10mm elastic
Fabric suggestions:
Light to medium weight drapey fabrics such as chambray, viscose (rayon), tencel, double gauze, brushed cotton or crêpe.
The short sleeved version can also be made in less drapey fabrics such as linen, cotton lawn, and seersucker.
More experienced? Try single knit drapey jersey, stretch velvet or light-weight french terry.
