All About the Tacara Dress

Everything you need to know about the Tacara dress.

Posted in: Sewing Patterns • September 30, 2018

Maya is wearing a size 2 Tacara dress lengthened by 2”. Her measurements are 32”, 26”, 36 3/4”.

Style Your Way

To create the perfect cocoon silhouette, the Tacara dress has a loose fit and semi-fitted sleeves, in-seam pockets, and a hem that hits right above the knee. Maximize the cocoon shape with a stable merino jersey, or make it swishy with a drapey rayon knit.

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Learn How to Customize the Tacara Dress

Learn about the best fabrics for the Tacara dress in One Pattern, Three Fabrics.

If a cocoon isn’t your dream silhouette, this month’s member bonus variation is a top that hits at the high hip with a crossover, open back.

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Get the Look

Love the samples in this month’s issue? Here is where we sourced the fabric:

A special thank you to The Fabric Store for the merino wool!

Stretch bamboo rayon from Fabric.com.

Telio quilted double knit from Fabric.com.

Get the Perfect Fit

Tacara pattern details

Sizes 0 - 16

About the fit

The Tacara dress has a loose fit throughout, and fitted sleeves.

Sizes 18 - 26

About the fit

The Tacara dress has a loose fit throughout, and fitted sleeves.

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