The name comes from my ant Maria, and it completes my trilogy of sisters: Tricia, Rebecca and Maria.
These people are the women on my life: my mom Tricia (Patricia), and her little sisters. I wanted to make something that reflects each of them in particular. So I decided to compliment them with a unique, special and beautiful design.
I particularly love Maria dress set because it is very useful, practical and versatile. I am happy to see that putting both pieces together (the peplum top and the skirt) makes it to look like a dress.
The red color came to this design because I need something for Canada Day: this year will be the first Canada Day as a Canadian Citizen, so I want to show my happiness to the world!!! LOL And I love red ;)
As always, feel free to use the patterns and contact me if you have any issues with the downloading, printing, adjusting the patterns or choosing fabrics. I am here to help :)
Materials
Printed patterns
Fabric
Matching thread
6 inches zipper
Scissors
Measurement Chart
Printing Instructions:
This printable PDF pattern is assembled WITHOUT OVERLAPPING THE PAGES. That will make it easier to assemble and avoid further fitting issues.
The pattern comes in letter size paper.
To print this pattern, go the PDF document. Select FILE -- PRINT.
This will be the layout of your pattern:
When finish printing, place the pages as the layout below. Then use tape to put them together. Now cut the pieces.
Sometimes, there are problems with the printing process and the patterns come in the wrong size (a little bit smaller).
To avoid this, check the 1 inch square inside of the front bodice pattern. It will help you to see if the patterns are the correct size.
The PDF pattern comes in sizes from 4 to 22 (US Size). If you have any doubts about the sizes, please refer to the body measurement’s chart above.
The colors for each size are:
Size
4: Black
6: Red
8: Green
10: Blue
12: Orange
14: Purple
16: Yellow
18: Pink
20: Light Green
22: Brown
This pattern comes with a 5/8 inch seam allowance, unless indicated otherwise.
Fabric:
Mid weight stretch cotton twill.
Some great ideas for your fabric here:
http://www.moodfabrics.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=stretch+cotton+twill
Yardage:
For 60'' wide fabric: 1 3/4 to 2 yards
For 45'' wide fabrics: sizes 4 to 12 will use 1 3/4 to 2 yards; for sizes 14 to 22 the total yardage should be 2 1/2 yards.
And now enjoy your FREE pattern and tutorial :)