Sizes: EUR 23-56/ US 0-24/ UK 4-28

Skill level: Intermediate

The Valo sewing pattern includes two variations: a midi dress with an elastic waist and large patch pockets, and a relaxed-fit top with a gathered drawstring waist. Both variations have a distinctive heart-shaped yoke with a scoop neck to the front and a V-neck to the reverse. The dress hip seam is reinforced with a flat-felled seam, which gives it a lovely shape and works as a subtle little detail. The dress features elegant half-sleeves, and the top comes with perky short sleeves.  You can also make the dress with short sleeves and a drawstring waist, and the top with half sleeves and an elasticated waist.

MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

Dress

• Interfacing, 40 cm (½ yd)

• 4 cm (1 5/8”) ribbon for cord casing, 165 cm (2 yd)

• 3 cm (1 1/8”) elastic, your waist circumference

Top

• Interfacing, 40 cm (½ yd)

• 2 cm (3/4) ribbon for cord casing, 165 cm (2 yd)

• Ribbon or cord for drawstring, your waist measurement + 70 cm (3/4 yd)

• Cord ends, 2 pcs

FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS

Choose a non-stretch, medium weight fabric. You can opt for a low drape fabric, like the linen blend in our samples, or a more drapey one, depending on the desired result. We recommend choosing a contrast color for the yoke, or using the wrong side of your fabric for contrast or cutting it cross-grain, if your fabric allows.