The Forsythe Dress Pattern Expansion

PLEASE NOTE: This is an expansion pack which provides additional pattern pieces which supplement The Forsythe Dress pattern. You will also need to have The Forsythe Dress pattern in order to complete this garment. 
 
This pattern expansion to the well-loved Forsythe dress offers a feminine twist on the original with beautifully draped three-quarter length bishop sleeves that are gathered into a unique shape at the cuffs. 
The panelled bodice offers opportunity for colour-blocking or pattern interplay and the buttoned front offers both practicality and visual interest. Now you can enjoy your Forsythe dress all year round.
 
RECOMMENDED FABRICS 
 
Light to medium weight woven fabric, preferably with some measure of drape. Challis, chambray, cotton shirting, flannel, lightweight linen blends, viscose, rayon or viscose/rayon blends. Due to the relaxed fit of the dress, it is recommended you size down one size when using fabric with a significant amount of stretch. 
 
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS 
 
50 cm / 60” wide fabric - 2.16 metres / 2.3 yards
115cm / 45” wide fabric - 2.73 metres / 2.9 yards
 
NOTIONS & SUPPLIES 
 
Sewing thread 
Lightweight fusible interfacing 
5 x 1cm (3/8”) buttons 
Fabric marker or chalk 
 
THIS PATTERN IS AVAILABLE AS A PRINT AT HOME TILED PDF (Compatible with both A4 & US Letter Paper) as well as a PROJECTOR file.
 
IT ALSO INCLUDES A COPY SHOP VERSION The Copy Shop file is a large scale PDF that you can take to a copy shop to be printed. 
 
BOTH PRINT AT HOME AND COPY SHOP VERSIONS ARE LAYERED PDF’S This means that you are able to print/ view selected sizes only. This not only saves ink (and sometimes paper), but also makes tracing/ cutting your pattern a lot less confusing. 
 
INCLUDES A DETAILED INSTRUCTION BOOKLET with step-by-step illustrated sewing instructions.
 
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Advanced Beginner