Cuba Libre dress - Paper pattern - Maison Fauve
Cuba Libre dress - Paper pattern - Maison Fauve
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PATTERN
Looking for a beautiful maxi dress to twirl in all summer long? Look no further, here is Cuba Libre!
The paneled skirt construction provides a perfect drape without excessive volume, and the elasticated back saves you from sewing a side zipper... Easy to sew and divine to wear, the Cuba Libre dress comes in an open-back version for wild evenings or a closed-back version to be the most elegant barefoot by the water. With its pretty butterfly sleeves, V-neckline, and beautiful long skirt, it's irresistible, isn't it?!
Sewing level: INTERMEDIATE, technical points are sewing a V-neckline, gathering, sewing set-in sleeves, and attaching elastic.
SEAM ALLOWANCES INCLUDED (1 CM).
***ENGLISH NOTICE AVAILABLE WITH YOUR PATTERN***
SIZE
The Cuba Libre pattern ranges from size 34 to 52.
Emilie wears Cuba Libre in size 36 and Julie in size 40.
Finished garment measurements:
| Finished Garment Measurement Chart | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 52 |
| 1/2 bust | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 62 | 65 |
| Front bust height | 41 | 41,5 | 42 | 42,5 | 43 | 43,5 | 44 | 44,5 | 45,25 | 46 |
| Back bust height | 40 | 40,5 | 41 | 41,5 | 42 | 42,5 | 43 | 43,5 | 44,25 | 45 |
| 1/2 waist stretched | 41,4 | 43,4 | 45,4 | 47,4 | 49,4 | 51,4 | 53,4 | 56,4 | 59,4 | 62,4 |
| 1/2 waist with elastic | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 47 | 50 | 53 |
| Elastic to cut | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 45 | 48 | 51 |
| Mid-front bust height | 20,5 | 20,5 | 20,5 | 20,5 | 20,5 | 20,5 | 20,5 | 20,5 | 20,75 | 21 |
| Shoulder spread | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 |
| Sleeve length | 27 | 27,5 | 28 | 28,5 | 29 | 29,5 | 30 | 30,5 | 31 | 31,5 |
| Skirt height | 74,5 | 75 | 75,5 | 76 | 76,5 | 77 | 77,5 | 78 | 78,8 | 79,5 |
SUPPLIES
- Fabric with a width of 140 cm:
34-36: 230 cm
38-42: 250 cm
44-48: 280 cm
50-52: 300 cm
- 40 cm of G710 fusible interfacing
- One 2 cm wide elastic
Lined version: lining fabric quantity with a width of 140 cm
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- 34-36: 200 cm
- 38-42: 220 cm
- 44-48: 240 cm
- 50-52: 250 cm
Fabric choices: woven fabrics only. I recommend a fabric with a soft drape, that flows nicely: twill, crepe or viscose poplin, fine jacquard, or even beautiful lace, fabrics weighing 90 to 250g/m2 depending on the desired look.
If you wish to line your dress, we recommend cotton voile.
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