Emerald is a simple shift dress or top designed to offer ease and comfort in the summer heat. Wear it to the beach with sandals and a hat on hot days, or layer under a sweater or cowl as the the seasons change.
The garment is composed of four main panels and is finished with facings, which highlight the elegant V-shaped neckline and curved hem. Pockets or a sash can be added to the dress version (optional).
For maximum comfort, choose lightweight fabrics with drape to allow the bias-cut design to conform to your body. The center seam allows for fun pattern play if you use striped or patterned fabric, or becomes a beautiful design feature on a simple solid fabric.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size Range: Women's sizes xxs - xl & plus sizes 1-5
Suggested Fabrics: light- to medium-weight woven fabric with drape, such as linen and linen blends, loose-weave cotton, cotton double gauze, rayon lawn, silk noil, tencel twill, and other rayon/viscose blends.
Fabric requirements: See photo, *note: in order to fit on 44" wide fabric, sizes 4 and 5 will need to be cut slightly off of true bias. We recommend tilting each piece 30 degrees from grain — this is shown in the cutting diagrams — rather than 45 degrees (true bias). Be sure to rotate each pattern piece the same amount!
Trim/Notions
- 1/2 yd (0.5 m) lightweight fusible interfacing
- coordinating thread
For inspiration, visit: #mbremerald, @madebyrae, and the Made By Rae blog!
Please note all patterns are physical paper patterns. Opened/used patterns are final sale.
