Coram Top and Dress by Allie Olson
A boxy woven top or dress with cuffed raglan sleeves and shoulder and bust darts for shaping.
Pattern: Coram Top and Dress
Designer: Allie Olson
Categories: Tees, Knee Length Dresses
Difficulty: Beginner
Recommended Fabrics: Rayon, Crêpe de Chine, Georgette, Tencel
required fabric: 11/2 to 31/2
Sizes: 0 - 18
Description
The Coram Top and Dress is a loose-fitting raglan ideal for woven fabrics with drape. This design features bust and shoulder darts for shaping. Sleeve cuffs offer a clean finish and a curved, dolphin hem provides visual interest. View A (top) features a hi-low hem, while the hem of View B (dress) is even from front to back. This pattern is well suited for the beginner sewist.
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Pattern Details
Intended Paper Size: Letter (8.5in x 11in) or A4 (21cm x 29.7cm)
Number of Files Included: 4
Total Number of Pages: 42
Copy Shop Version Included: Yes
Pattern uses layers to select size: Yes
Pattern Size Chart (inches)
| Size | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 1/2 | 40 | 41 1/2 | 43 1/2 |
| Waist | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 1/2 | 34 | 35 1/2 | 37 1/2 |
| Hips | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 1/2 | 43 | 44 1/2 | 46 1/2 |
Finished Garment Measurements (inches)
| Size | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 1/2 | 47 | 48 1/2 | 50 1/2 |
| Waist | 37 1/2 | 38 1/2 | 39 1/2 | 40 1/2 | 41 1/2 | 42 1/2 | 44 | 45 1/2 | 47 | 49 |
| Hips | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 1/2 | 47 | 48 1/2 | 50 1/2 |
Fabric Required (yards)
| Size | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View A (54" Wide) | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| View A (45" Wide) | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| View B (54" Wide) | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 |
| View B (45" Wide) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 1/4 | 3 1/4 | 3 1/4 | 3 1/4 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 |
Required Sewing Techniques
Required Tools
- Sewing Machine
- Scissors
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Pins
- Measuring Tape
Optional Tools
- Serger
- Rotary Cutter and Mat
Required Supplies
- Thread
- Universal Needle
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Great classic pattern!
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This is the basic woven top pattern I've been waiting for! Love the shoulder darts. You will love this.
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This is a very straight-forward sew, with no tricky parts!
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Bust darts in the final pattern are perfect for my mature bustline. If you don't typically need to lower darts you may find the darts need to be a bit higher on this pattern.
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Great pattern. Fun to sew. The vents/side slits (as designed) end up hitting me about 3 inches about my natural waist. I typically wear tanks under most of my tops anyway, but you would need a rather high waisted pant or to lower the slit if that is a concern.
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This is a great pattern! I made the dress version but shortened it 1.5" to wear as a tunic. The top would make a great basic for any wardrobe.
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I love it and I'm so happy I tried out the flat felled seams! Definitely doing it like that from now on for this pattern. Highly recommend basting in the neckband first before sewing it in, but other than that it's perfect!
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Great pattern! It's definitely beginner friendly, and it has great details and finishes.