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Bertie

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  • Fabric & Supplies

    Light to medium weight woven fabrics such as shirting, chambray, flannel, lawn, voile, rayon challis, rayon crepe, Tencel poplin, Tencel twill, and silk crepe.

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    All-purpose polyester sewing thread, sewing machine needle, 1 1/8 yards (1 meter) of lightweight fusible interfacing, eight or nine 3/8" (10 mm) buttons, 1 3/8 yards (1.3 meters) of 1/4" (6 mm) braided elastic. 26" (66 cm) o 1/4" (6 mm) double fold bias tape, small hook and eye Small safety pin

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  • Sizing & Fit

    Skye is wearing a size 4 Bertie dress with 1” added to the bodice and sleeves and 1 1/2” added to the skirt. Her measurements are 33 3/4”, 27”, 38 1/2” and she is 5’9”.

    Our Misses patterns are drafted for a C cup and our Curvy patterns are drafted for DD. Both are drafted for a height of 5'8" (172 cm).

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    We want to help you achieve the best fit possible so you can sew garments you truly love. Our fit guides are designed to help you better understand the fit and details of each pattern. Use fit guides in conjunction with the finished measurement chart to better understand the ease and intended fit of each pattern.

  • Details

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Pattern Extras

Bertie Bonus

This month’s bonus variation offers 3/4-length sleeves with cuffs.

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