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Made for Mermaids Sewing Patterns are digital downloads. You will print OR project them at home, OR send them to a copy shop to print. This is not a physical garment or pattern and nothing will be mailed to you.

Reese is a classic, tailored woven button-up pattern. Reese is a wonderful addition to your closet! Perfect for everyday wear or dressed up for special occasions or holidays.

Women’s Reese Features:

• •Made for woven fabrics.
• •Easy fit with both FBA and SBA bodice pieces.
• •The half-circle skirt with working button placket.
• •3 skirt lengths: peplum, mini, or dress length.
• •Optional inseam pockets to the dress option.
• •2 collar options: traditional collar with collar stand or a military collar with ruffle.
• •5 sleeve options: sleeveless, hemmed short sleeve, short sleeve with ties, elbow length with ties, or long sleeves with cuffs.
• •The sleeveless option is finished with single-fold bias tape.
• •The tie and cuff sleeve options all have a sleeve placket.
• •Optional knotted or bow waist sash to any option.

Sizes (includes both imperial and metric measurements):

• •Fits upper bust sizes 31″-53″ or 78.7-134.6 cm
• •Fits full bust sizes 30″-60″ or 76.2-153.4 cm
• •Fits natural waist sizes: 23″-57″ or 58.4-134.6 cm
• •Fits full hip sizes: 34″-64″ or 86.3 – 162.5 cm

Skill level:

• •Intermediate

Suggested Fabrics:

• •Drafted for woven fabrics- 100% cotton, quilting cotton, cotton blends, Kona, voile, lawn, batiste, broadcloth, chambray, linen, flannel, etc.

Notions:

• •Light-weight fusible interfacing.
• •Sleeveless option: 1/2″ single fold bias tape.
• •Tie and cuff sleeve options: 1/2″ double-fold bias tape- pre-made or make your own.
• •10-13 mm buttons or snaps, snap pliers/accompanying tools. Dress length will need approximately 9-10 buttons, or more, depending on your preference.
• •Optional: 1/2″ hem tape, fray check, tear-away stabilizer for buttonholes
• •Basics: thread, pins or clips, scissors, ruler, hem gauge, point/tube tuner, pinking shears, seam ripper and/or buttonhole knife, tape, and marking tool.

4 PDF sizes included (all files include layers):

• •Print at home, trimless format in sizes:
  • •US (8.5″ x 11″) The tutorial is 60 pages and pattern pieces are on 71 pages. 88 pages total.
  • •A4 (8.25″ x 11.75″) The tutorial is 60 pages and pattern pieces are on 67 pages. 127 pages total.
• •A0/Copy shop (33.1″ x 46.8″) There are 4 A0 pages.
• •Projector File with 2″ and 4cm measuring squares.

Made to match:

• •Youth Reese

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