Gambit Dress
£12.00 – £20.00
The Gambit Dress is a 60s inspired shift dress with striking chequer-board style lines. It is a straight up-and-down shape with bust darts and a round neck. It pulls on over the head with no need for a zip. Included in the pattern, although not shown in photography or instructions, is an optional short sleeve.
You have the option of using two contrasting fabrics. For best results ensure that the two fabrics you use are of similar weight and texture. There are lengthen/ shorten lines marked on the pattern for you to adjust to suit your own style.
Fabric Quantities
FABRIC QUANTITY
Fabric 150cm wide
BLACK FABRIC • Sizes 8 – 20 Quantity • 1.1m / 1.25yds • Sizes 22 – 26 Quantity • 2m / 2.25yds
WHITE FABRIC – All sizes – Quantity • 1.1m / 1.25yds
ALL PIECES IN ONE FABRIC – All sizes – Quantity required • 2.2m /2.25
Fabric 112cm wide
BLACK FABRIC – All sizes – Quantity • 2.25m / 2.5yds
WHITE FABRIC – All sizes – Quantity • 1.1m / 1.25yds
ALL PIECES IN ONE FABRIC – All sizes – Quantity • 2.5m / 2.75yds
SUGGESTED FABRICS: double knit, ponte de roma, stretch cotton, cotton, linen, scuba, fine wool, drill, twill, denim. Cover image made in double knit
NOTIONS – Bias Binding 1.5m of 12mm / half inch single fold or 0.75m of 1 inch double-fold, cut in half along the length
Fusible Interfacing 75cm wide or 90cm wide. Quantity required: 0.75m
Measurements
The Gambit Dress is a 60s inspired shift dress with striking chequer-board style lines. It is a straight up-and-down shape with bust darts and a round neck. It pulls on over the head with no need for a zip. Included in the pattern, although not shown in photography or instructions, is an optional short sleeve.
You have the option of using two contrasting fabrics. For best results ensure that the two fabrics you use are of similar weight and texture. There are lengthen/ shorten lines marked on the pattern for you to adjust to suit your own style.