The Martha dress is a contemporary update on the fit-and-flare style. It features a high neckband, princess seam panels, a bias-cut flared skirt and closes with an invisible zip at centre back. Choose from short sleeves or three-quarter length bell sleeves, with knee-length or mini hemline. It's great for twirling!

You will receive a gorgeous printed package containing full-scale pattern sheets and a colour booklet with step-by-step instructions.

Wear Martha to work or to play, with sunglasses and wedges in the summer, or with knitted tights and boots in the winter.

SKILL LEVEL - Improvers

MODEL SIZE - Model wears size 4-5 (UK 12-14)

SIZE RANGE - UK 6-20 / US 2-16 / EUR 34-48 / AUS 6-20

SUPPLIES

• Fabric (see fabric requirements) 

• Matching thread

• 56cm (22in) invisible zip

• 0.25m (¼ yard) iron-on interfacing – similar weight to your fabric

• For collar: 1 rounded or fabric-covered button + elasticated hair band or 8cm (3in) piece of narrow ribbon

• Sewing machine and basic tools, including an invisible zip foot

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS
Light-to medium-weight fabrics, such as viscose (rayon), silk or polyester crêpe de chine, cotton lawn, chambray, broderie anglaise, double knit with little stretch, lighter weight wool. Avoid directional prints as the skirt is cut on the bias (at an angle).

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS
150CM (60IN) WIDE
Mini length: all sizes – 2.9m (3 1/4yd)
Knee length: all sizes – 3.4m (3 3/4yd)

115CM (45IN) WIDE
Mini length: all sizes – 3.5m (3 7/8yd)
Knee length: all sizes – 4.2m (4 5/8yd)