Sew House Seven – Tea House Top & Dress Pattern (Sizes 0-20)

Difficulty: Intermediate 

Sizes: 00-20 (approx. UK 6-22) based on our size chart)

Please always check the pattern size chart and finished garment measurements.

Description

The Tea House Dress is a versatile garment that comes in six different styles, each with its own unique features. The dress boasts a V-neckline with front and back neck yokes, as well as front seaming and in-seam angled pockets for added convenience in the dress versions. The dress also features a back neck box pleat, cuffed dolman short sleeves, and two different tie options.

For Views A, B, and C, wide inseam front or back ties are featured. Meanwhile, Views D, E, and F feature a thin waist tie threaded through a back tunnel and tied in front or back. The dress comes in three different length options, with Views A and D being hip length tops, Views B and E above-the-knee length dresses, and Views C and F being tea length dresses.

The Tea House Dress is designed for easy wear, with no closures to sew. Simply slip it on and tie it up to enjoy a stylish and comfortable garment that’s perfect for any occasion.

Fabric Recommendations

Light weight fabrics such as viscose challis, wool challis, silk charmeuse, cotton lawn, cotton voile, linen, chambray, and cotton madras.

Notions

• Thread
• 3/8 yard/34 cm lightweight fusible interfacing
• Fabric scissors
• Iron & ironing board
• Straight pins
• Tailor’s chalk
• A sturdy safety pin or tube turner