Suggested Fabrics
The Elwood dress is compatible with mid-weight woven fabrics such as: linen, linen blends, cotton poplin and chambray. Lightweight fabrics are also suitable, but will create a softer and more relaxed silhouette. For a softer silhouette, consider sateen, silk (crepe de chine or habotai), double gauze or viscose (rayon). Be careful if you are a beginner though, as these fabrics are a little trickier to sew.
Keep in mind that the weight of the fabric will determine the amount of structure and drape in the Elwood dress.
Fabric requirements and finished garment measurements can be found here.
Notions
- Coordinating thread
- Up to 2.7m (3 yd), depending on size and view, pre-made or home-made bias binding
- Interfacing