Sewing Kit - The CANYON Dress & Top in Watercolour Florals Viscose Fabric

 This kit contains all supplies you will need to make our new favourite The Canyon Dress or Top by Friday Pattern Co. in our exclusive viscose fabric. 

What is included in this kit:

-  The Canyon dress & Top A0 printed paper sheets and printed instructions for sizes XS - 7X (bust 81-152cm, 32-60inches)

- 1 matching thread 

- 1.50m elastic 

- Fabric (please choose your preferred style from the menu options). 

Pattern Information

The Canyon Dress and Top is a breezy, versatile sewing pattern, designed to make you feel comfortable and cute as you swish through the world. It features a band collar, and v-neckline finished with a placket. There is gathering along the front and back yoke seams, giving it a nice amount of ease. The pattern includes options for long sleeves finished at the wrist with elastic, or short sleeves that hit mid bicep. This is a pull on pattern with no zippers or buttons. The dress view features a comfortable elastic waistband and a tiered skirt with roomy pockets. Pair it with your favourite sweater on an evening stroll or dress it up and wear it on a fancy date! 

The Canyon Dress and Shirt is designed for light to mid weight woven fabrics. Fabrics with a bit of drape will give you more of the dressy look, while crisp fabric will give you a classic sundress vibe. Rayon challis, silk, lawn, voile, linen are all great fabrics for this garment. 

Notions:

• Matching thread 
• Chalk or removable marking tool 
• 1/2”[1.3cm] wide elastic 1.63 yard [1.5 meters] 
• Optional: 1/4” [.6cm] wide Wonder Tape 

FIT NOTES:

The Canyon Dress and Shirt has a flexible and comfortable fit. It is brought in at the waist with elastic. There is a comfortable amount of ease throughout the dress. If you are between sizes we suggest sizing down rather than up. For guidance on diagnosing fit + tutorials on common fit adjustments, visit: fridaypatterncompany.com/pages/canyon-fitting

This dress was drafted using sample measurements for a height of 5’6”[168cm]. We recommend sewing a toile to check the fit before cutting into your nice fabric! 

A Couple Recommendations to Help Pick a Size: 

• Choose your starting size based on your full bust measurement. 
• When selecting a cup size (B/C or C/D) choose the option closer to the bra cup size that you wear. 

Fabric Information 

This joyous high quality viscose fabric features a watercolour style floral design in striking shades of cobalt blue, yellow, lilac and white on a dark background. It is lightweight and has the most pleasant handle, with silky soft hand finish and beautiful drape. 

Viscose Poplin has a higher weave count than a normal viscose lawn or chally and feels almost like cotton lawn but with beautiful weight and drape. It is easier to sew with thanks to is weight and feel. 

Suitable for: It would make beautiful dresses, blouses, shirts, skirts, tops, jumpsuit or accessories. 

Content:  100% Viscose / Rayon 

Weight: Light weight 110 g/sqm

Width: 146 cm 

Opacity: Opaque 

Drape:  Fluid

Washing Instructions: wash gently on cool wash, low spinning. Iron on a low setting on ideally on the wrong side of the fabric.