The Anthea is a dartless blouse and dress pattern with puffed sleeves. All views button up the front with a fold-over placket and bias-faced neckline.
- View A blouse has puffed sleeves that end at or just below the elbow with a narrow bias cuff.
- View B dress has puffed sleeves that are 2” shorter than view A.
Both the blouse and dress have a narrow curved hemline that dips down at the back/front and comes up slightly at the side seams. The dress includes a separate tie for those who prefer a more cinched-in waist.This pattern was drafted for someone 5’5” with a B/C cup. Both the top and dress can be lengthened or shortened as desired. Intended to be made in non-stretch woven fabrics.
Skill level: Intermediate.
Sizing: Sizes 0 - 22
For the Size Chart, Fabric Requirements & Finished Garment Measurements, click .
Notions:
- Buttons (all sizes)
View A Blouse: 7 - 10mm buttons
View B Dress: 12 - 10mm buttons
- Light weight fusible interfacing
Recommended fabrics:
Woven cotton or linen in medium or light weight, voiles and lawns, or dress/shirting weight fabrics in various fibres such as cotton or silk may also be used. Extra yardage is needed to match plaids, stripes or one-way designs.