Caroline wrap blouse & dress

See the fabric & supplies requirements among the pictures on this page.

YOU WILL NEED:

- Light-weight fabric (approx. 100-200 gr/m2, shirting to dress weight). You can use both knit fabrics (up to 40% stretch) and woven fabrics. You don’t need to adjust the pattern for knits and can choose the same size (according to the size guide) whichever fabric you use.

Some woven fabrics I recommend: Linen, cotton, chambray, lyocell (tencel), cotton lawn, voile, double gauze and seersucker.

Some knit fabrics I recommend: tencel jersey, modal jersey, viscose jersey, bamboo jersey, cotton jersey.

ALSO USEFUL:

- Tape measure, fabric scissors, pins/clips, iron (great if it has a steam function) and a sewing machine with coordinating thread and a suitable needle for your fabric. For woven fabrics you can use a universal needle, and for knits a stretch needle is usually recommended).

See the size chart among the pictures.

Choose your size based on your body measurements. Compare with the finished measurements to get an idea of how Caroline is designed to fit. Caroline has a relaxed and loose fit but will feel different depending on your fabric choice. Personally I love this relaxed pattern when sewn both in knit and woven fabrics, whether they are drapey or stable. If you want a less loose fit, you can size down 1 size if using wovens, and 1-2 sizes down if you’ve got knits.

Like all my other women’s patterns, the Caroline is designed for a B cup size. You can find your sewing cup size (not the same as bra cup size) by measuring your upper bust and full bust. If full bust minus upper bust is 5 cm (2”), you have a B cup. Read more on my website. During the pattern test we could see that the Caroline fits beautifully also on testers with an A cup or C cup.

PDF PATTERN:

Delivered instantly upon purchase to your e-mail address.
This PDF-pattern includes 4 files:

- The pattern in A4/letter size for home printing, 59 pages. Layered.
- The pattern in Projector format, layered
- The pattern in A0 size for copy shop printing, 4 sheets. Layered.
- The Sewing instructions, 30 pages.

PRINTED PATTERN:
Printed in color on high-quality paper that is durable and can be used many, many times over. The sewing instructions are also color-printed, a booklet in A4-size, 28 pages. Only in Swedish.

PRINTED + PDF:
You'll receive both formats. The PDF pattern is delivered to your email, and the printed pattern shipped to your address.

With the included Sewing Instructions you receive help from start to finish.

It’s a solid and detailed description of each step in the making of this project. It includes clear pictures, explanatory text and tips that will give the garment a professional look.

If you are new to some of the sewing techniques this is an excellent opportunity for you to develop your sewing skills. Consider my patterns your sewing school.

The Instructions also include a size chart and a fabric requirements chart. Measurements are provided in both the metric and imperial system.