Dress No. 3

Dress No. 3 is a caftan with a V-neck front and center seam. The sleeves and body are one piece and side vents add to the freedom of movement. It's perfect for lounging inside or pool-side. You will want to wear this everywhere. A separate instruction book takes you through all the steps, from tracing and cutting the pattern pieces, to making and sewing bias tape. Dress length is 42 inches (107 cm) - 46 inches (117 cm) from shoulder. The pattern is printed on bond paper, with eight nested sizes. Full bust measurement (your body size): XS: 32 inches (81 cm);  S: 35 inches (89 cm); M: 38 inches (97 cm);  L: 41 inches (104 cm); XL: 44 inches (112 cm);  2X: 47 inches (119 cm); 3X: 50 inches (127 cm);  4X: 53 inches (135 cm) Recommended fabric: Cotton lawn and voile, light-weight linen and natural fiber blend fabric (no jersey or knits) Yardage requirements: using 45 inch width fabric (114 cm) XS: 2 5/8 yards (2.4 m); S - M: 2 3/4 yards (2.55 m); L: 3 yards (2.75 m); XL - 2X: 3 3/8 yar