The Westcliff Dress

The Westcliff is a stylish and comfortable knit dress. It features a faux wrap front, an a line skirt, and an optional gathered lower tier. The pattern includes a simple tie belt. This dress is perfect for everyday wear but can also be dressed up for any occasion.

*please note that the current in stock version of this pattern sizing goes from XS-4X

Notions

• Matching thread
• Stretch machine needle
• Safety pin
• Optional: clear elastic for stabilizing shoulder and yoke seams

Fabric and Yardage

Perfect for knit fabrics of all kinds. You need at least 25% stretch. If you choose a knit with more body, like a ponte, it will have a more structured modern look. If you sew it in a drapier knit, like a rayon jersey, it will have a more romantic look.

MAXI DRESS (W/ LOWER TIER):

• XS – M // 45” wide fabric // 3 2/3 yards (3.4 metres)
• XS – M // 54 – 60” wide fabric // 2 7/8 yards (2.6 metres)
• L – XXL // 45” wide fabric // 4 1/2 yards (4.1 metres)
• L – XXL // 54 – 60” wide fabric // 3 1/3 yards (3 metres)
• 1X – 4X // 45” wide fabric // 5 5/8 yards (5.1 metres)
• 1X -4X // 54 – 60” wide fabric // 4 yards (3.7 metres)

KNEE LENGTH DRESS (WITHOUT LOWER TIER):

• XS – M // 45” wide fabric // 2 5/8 yards (2.4 metres)
• XS – M // 54 – 60” wide fabric // 2 1/4 yards (2.1 metres)
• L – XXL // 45” wide fabric // 3 yards (2.7 metres)
• L – XXL // 54 – 60” wide fabric // 2 1/2 yards (2.3 metres)
• 1X – 4X // 45” wide fabric // 3 5/8 yards (3.3 metres)
• 1X -4X // 54 – 60” wide fabric // 3 yards (2.7 metres)