{"product_id":"i-am-patterns-lotus-dress-top-new-packaging","title":"I AM Patterns - Lotus Dress | Top (New Packaging)","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Lotus \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost paper I AM patterns are size 36-46.  They offer a larger size range in PDF. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLotus is a versatile garment that gracefully blends elegance, comfort and modern style. It can be made as a top, a short dress, a long dress or a skirt—with 50 variations to choose from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top is simple yet structured, featuring a side bust dart. You can opt for a round neckline or a V-neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dress versions feature a gathered skirt at the waist with pockets, and can be styled with or without a removable belt. Each version can be buttoned at the front or not, and the pattern offers sleeve options from sleeveless to short, ¾-length, or butterfly sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLotus also comes as two skirt styles: a mini skirt and a long skirt, both gathered at the waist finished with a fitted waistband and front buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn an effort to reduce paper usage some pattern pieces overlap with each other, so you will need to trace the pattern on paper or use Cloth Edit’s Vilene Light.  It is fantastic for tracing patterns, and you can even sew it, which makes it great for fitting.  (Note - the overlapping is neither extensive nor hard to discern).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pattern is in the NEW packaging which is a white envelope style that's easy to open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fabric\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor your Lotus, select lightweight to medium weight woven fabrics: poplin, viscose, Tencel, Tana lawn, chambray, light crepe, lightweight denim, silk, linen, washed cotton….\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Notions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIron-on interfacing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButtoned versions and skirts: buttons of 5\/8” (15 mm) de diamètre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeveless versions: 1\/4’’ (6 mm) to 3\/8’’ (1 cm) double fold bias tape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lotus covers the size range of 36-46. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel of Difficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI AM Patterns indicates that Lotus is a 'simple' pattern.  The instructions are clear, with step by step illustrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eI AM Patterns is a very popular French independent sewing pattern company, owned by two sisters: Marie-Emilienne \u003cspan\u003e(founder and designer) and \u003c\/span\u003eBlandine (marketing manager).  I AM Patterns’ designs are modern and push the boundaries, but they also include timeless pieces.  I hope you enjoy exploring their range.   \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"I AM Patterns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47905664958676,"sku":"IAMLot","price":38.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0437\/4521\/4616\/files\/I-AM-Lotus-2362-1200X1800.jpg?v=1778242493","url":"https:\/\/clothedit.com.au\/products\/i-am-patterns-lotus-dress-top-new-packaging","provider":"Cloth Edit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}