THE ETTA • Pattern
By Merchant & Mills, The Etta is a paper sewing pattern.
Garment Details: Etta is a simple wrap dress with a lined bodice and inseam pockets. Choose between short or three quarter length sleeves or make it sleeveless. The dress has an inner tie so you can choose how loose you want your wrap to be, but it is designed to not be fitted at the waist.
Sizing: This is a multi-size paper pattern in an envelope, including sizes UK 6–18 or 18-28. Sizing, finished garment measurements and fabric requirements can be found here.
The pictured samples by Merchant & Mills (from left to right): Hemp/Organic Cotton Structure - Sandra is wearing a UK 12, Sage and Spice Block - Jan is wearing a UK 20, Dew Block - Brenda is wearing a UK 8, Milk 185 - Carolyn is wearing a UK 16, Hemp/Organic Cotton Structure - Elwen is wearing a UK 12, 160 Christensen - Katie is wearing a UK 8, Ava check, Claire is wearing a UK26.
Fabric Suggestions: Suitable fabrics – Light to medium weight wovens such as linen, brushed cotton, cotton lawn, cotton poplin, Tencel, Indian handlooms, lightweight baby cord or cotton double gauze.
Trims required: Matching thread, 1.2M(1 1/2yd): sleeveless, 0.55m(3/4yd): sleeved styles interfacing & 1 x 0.5cm(1/4″) popper (optional).
Skill Level: Suitable for an experienced level, but achievable if you take it step by step!
Both have 1.5cm seam allowances apart from the neck which has a 1cm seam allowance and these are included in the pattern.
Photo credits: Merchant & Mills.