The I Am patterns Aura is a simple dress pattern but is very versatile. You have the choice to make a high-low hem dress with a ruffle, or a swing dress or a tank top. It has a rounded neckline which makes it easy to slip on easily without the need to sew in a closure. It has a bust dart and is lined to the chest to finish the armholes and neckline. A great choice for a beginner sewer. Version A: High-low hem dress with ruffle Version B: Swing dress Version C: Tank top PATTERN DETAILS: All seam allowances are included in the pattern. The different pattern pieces overlap in the pattern and will therefore need to be traced onto paper before using. The pattern comes in an envelope along with an illustrated step-by-step explanation guide. The pattern runs from Size EU 36 to 46. This is the equivalent of UK Sizes 8 to 18 and US Sizes 4 to 14. FABRIC SUGGESTIONS Woven fabrics with a nice drape: viscose, crêpe, silk. FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: Fabric as below (shown in yards) Sizes 34-36 38-40 42-44 46-48 50-52 Garment A, 55″ wide fabric 2 2 2 2 3/4 2 7/8 Garment A, 43″ wide fabric 2 5/8 2 3/4 2 3/4 2 3/4 2 7/8 Garment B, 55″ wide fabric 1 1/4 1 1/4 2 3/8 2 3/8 2 3/8 Garment B, 43″ wide fabric 2 1/4 2 3/8 2 3/8 2 3/8 2 3/8 Garment C, 55″ wide fabric 7/8 1 1 1 5/8 1 5/8 Garment C, 43″ wide fabric 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 1 5/8 Lining A, B, C, 55″ wide fabric 5/8 5/8 5/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 Lining A, B, C, 43″ wide fabric 1 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 1 1/8 MEASUREMENT CHART (shown in inches): Height: 5’5” – Cup: B Sizes 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 Bust 303/4 321/4 337/8 351/2 37 381/2 401/8 413/4 431/4 447/8 Waist 227/8 241/2 26 271/2 291/8 303/4 321/4 337/8 353/8 37 Hip 33 355/8 361/4 373/4 393/8 407/8 421/2 441/8 455/8 471/4 FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (shown in inches) Sizes 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 Bust 365/8 381/4 393/4 413/8 427/8 441/2 461/8 475/8 491/4 503/4 High hip 401/8 413/4 431/4 447/8 461/2 48 495/8 511/8 523/4 543/8 A, garment length* 335/8 337/8 34 341/4 341/2 345/8 347/8 35 351/4 353/8 B, garment length* 331/2 335/8 337/8 34 341/4 341/2 345/8 347/8 35 351/4 C, garment length* 211/4 211/2 215/8 217/8 22 221/4 221/2 225/8 227/8 23 *From the neckline to the bottom of the garment on the centre front OTHER SUPPLIES/NOTIONS: Iron-on interfacing: 16 by 32 inches (40 cm by 80 cm)
