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Birgitta Helmersson Zero Waste Gather Dress Sewing Pattern PDF

The Birgitta Helmersson Zero Waste Gather Dress is an oversized dress with a dropped shoulder, gathered skirt, side pockets and full length button placket with buttons and button holes. Can be worn as a dress or an open jacket. The skirt seam is designed to sit over the bust. Lengths of bodice and skirt are easily adjustable to your preference. The width of the garment is variable depending on the fabric width you use. Comes with 2 simple hack options, one of which does not require buttons or button holes.

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Z Wgatherdress10
Z Wgatherdress10
Z Wgatherdress10
Z Wgatherdress10
Z Wgatherdress10
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Sewing Level

Advanced beginner

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Fabric

Ideal in a woven linen or cotton with a weight of approx 150-200gsm. Choose something with a bit of drape and something that is not too thick as the gathers can add a lot of fullness.

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