Summer Cover Up Kit
An easy, breezy dress or top, this kit contains everything you need to make the Summer Cover Up from Style Arc!
An easy, breezy dress or top, this kit contains everything you need to make the Summer Cover Up from Style Arc!
The Summer Cover Up from Style Arc is a loose fitting dress or tunic which is perfect for your summer adventures. Featuring a v-neck bodice with floaty grown-on sleeves, the Cover Up is both straightforward to sew and wear.
The gently swooping neckline is finished with a facing which is topstitched down, so there’s no risk of it popping out during wear! In her top tips video, Lauren demonstrates how to raise the neckline, should you prefer more coverage here.
At the waist there’s a cleverly constructed casing which holds a drawstring tie that can be let in and out depending on how fitted you want it. The cut of the Cover Up is loose and relaxed, meaning it’s easy to throw on over a swimsuit, but it’s also an equally lovely dress or top to wear when you’re not poolside!
The pattern includes tunic and maxi length options, but the skirt can also be cut to your preferred length, as Lauren did for her navy version. All views can have side seam splits which add elegance and movement to the garment.
For this much-requested kit we have sourced the most beautiful deadstock fabric. This embroidered cotton has delicate silver lurex stripes woven through it which add extra interest and shimmer prettily in the sunshine.
All kits include enough fabric to make the maxi length Cover Up.
The fabric for this kit is available in three colours: coral, white and navy.
As soon as we saw this fabric we knew it was destined for a kit! This cotton blend fabric is ex-designer deadstock fabric which has delicate diamonds and stripes woven into it, as well as lurex stripes running vertically throughout.
The fabric is 98% cotton and 2% lurex, so it’s breathable and cool to wear in the heat. It has a lovely gentle drape and is easy to work with due to its cotton content.
To see the fabrics close up check out the video in the main gallery above by swiping left.
This pattern is available in three size brackets: 4-16, 10-22, 18-30. Please select your pattern print out size bracket above.
The measurements below are taken from the body measurement chart:
4-16 (bust 30.3-42.1", waist 23.5-35.5", hips 32.6-44.5")
10-22 (bust 36.2-48.8", waist 29.5-42", hips 38.6-51.2")
18-30 (bust 44.1-58.25", waist 37.5-50.5", hips 46.5-61")
Finished garment measurements can be viewed in the gallery above. Lauren’s samples were all sewn to her body measurements.
- The PDF digital files for the Style Arc Summer Cover Up. The link to the PDF instruction booklet and information on how to access the PDF files for your chosen size bracket will be contained in your order confirmation email and are available to access when logged into the g&g website
- A0 print out of the Style Arc Summer Cover Up. Please choose between size ranges 4-16, 10-22 or 18-30 for your pattern print out above.
- Main fabric: as described above. Select from option above: 'Up to size 16' contains 2.3m of fabric and 'Up to size 30' contains 3.4m of fabric.
- Interfacing: Lightweight woven interfacing, 40cm.
- Thread: 1 reel of Gutermann thread, shade 80 (coral), 800 (white) or 13 (navy).
- Sewing Machine Needles: Schmetz universal needle pack, size 80.
- Label: 'Me Made' Sew in woven label
- Video: access to Lauren’s top tips video, as described below
A physical print out of the instruction booklet will NOT be included. You can view the instruction booklet on your device at home, print it out at home, or add the 'printed pattern instructions' product (see link below) to your order and we will print it for you.
Alongside the purchase of this kit you will receive access to Lauren’s exclusive YouTube video to be used alongside the pattern instructions.
She shares her hints and tips on getting a really lovely finish on your garment including how to work with striped fabric, how to raise the neckline, how to use an overcast foot, how to sew the v neck, how to sew the tie casing and much more!
The video has over 23 minutes of footage, sectioned out with time stamps/chapters for easy reference and navigation.
The link to the video will be contained in your order confirmation email along with the pdf files, please file this safely for future reference.
Style Arc rate this pattern as suitable for intermediate dressmakers. However, the cotton fabric makes the Summer Cover Up a more straightforward make and we’d rate this kit as suitable for advanced beginners.
To complete this project successfully you'll need a regular sewing machine along with Lauren's essential recommended sewing tools.
If you would like a printed copy of the instructions sent out with your kit, in addition to the PDF copy that you will receive, please see the related products below and add it to your cart as a separate product.
Your kit will be wrapped in tissue and beautifully presented in recyclable packaging.
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