Buy the Cuba Libre Dress sewing pattern from Maison Fauve. Looking for a beautiful midi dress to twirl in all summer long Cuba Libre is here! The panelled skirt provides a perfect fit without too much volume, and the elasticated back means you don't need to sew a side zip. Easy to sew and divine to wear, Cuba Libre can be made with an open back for wild evenings or with a closed back for barefoot walks by the water's edge. With its v-neck and pretty butterfly sleeves, this dress is irresistible.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:
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Suggested fabrics:
Main: Woven fabrics (90-250 g/m2) with a soft drape: twill, viscose crepe or poplin, fine jacquard, or even lace.
Lining for lined version: Cotton voile.
Fabric requirements:
Main: 140 cm wide fabric: Sizes 34-36, 230 cm // Sizes 38-42, 250 cm // Sizes 44-48, 280 cm // Sizes 50-52, 300 cm.
Lining for lined version: 140 cm wide fabric: Sizes 34-36, 200 cm // Sizes 38-42, 220 cm // Sizes 44-48, 240 cm // Sizes 50-52, 250 cm.
Sizing: EU 34 – 52 (approx. UK 6 – 22, based on our ). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: 40 cm of fusible interfacing; 2 cm wide elastic.
Languages: French and English. This pattern also has a video tutorial.
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