Buy the B6945 Knit Lounge Top, Dress and Trousers sewing pattern from Butterick. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Button front top or dress have split neckline, front released pleats, shaped hem and stitched hems. View A has short sleeves. View B armhole is finished with purchased bias tape. Semi-fitted, straight leg pants has elastic waist.

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

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

Suggested fabrics: Moderate stretch knits (35% cross grain stretch): cotton, interlock, french terry, jersey. Interfacing: Lightweight fusible.

Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way design fabrics or shrinkage.

Sizing: B5 (8-10-12-14-16), Y5 (18-20-22-24-26), which is approx. UK sizes B5 (6 – 12), Y5 (14 – 24) based on our . Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. A: Five 5/8" (1.5cm) buttons. B: Six 5/8" (1.5cm) buttons, one pkg. of 1/2" (1.3cm) single fold bias tape. C: 1 3/8 yds. (1.2m) of 3/4" (2cm) elastic.

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