P & M Patterns - Zak Dress and Blouse/Top

About the Zak Dress and Blouse

Zak is an elegant cropped top/blouse or shirt dress that is both modern and timeless, and includes nice finishing touches. The gathers under the (front and back) yokes give it a unique flair with a touch of retro chic. The fit is not-too-tight at the waistband as it has a slightly loose fit. The pattern includes many variations:

• A 'V' neckline that can either be modest or deep,
• The bodice can be sewn with flounce(s) (single or double) or without,
• The armholes can be sleeveless or be adorned with short sleeves with cuffs or with cap sleeves,
• The bodice is fully lined, but you can choose to leave the skirt unlined: it will depend on your choice of fabric and the effect you want to achieve.

With this many variations, there is no doubt you will enjoy sewing this pattern again and again

The paper pattern includes:

- the booklet in English, stating the difficulty level, the cutting layout, the step-by-step sewing instructions, along with size chart and fabric and notion requirements,

- one easy-to-read multi-size pattern sheet, with no overlapping pieces.

The Patterns are presented in a large, 'string and washer' style envelope with a clear front window, and there is room to pop in your traced pattern also.

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The Fabric

For your Zak, select lightweight cotton, linen, dotted Swiss, lawn, seersucker, eyelet, viscose, crepe, silk, tencel, any lightweight and thin fabric for blouse and dress with a nice drape.

Suggested fabrics for the lining: lightweight cotton, viscose, any fabric that can be used to line garment.

The Notions

• Fusible interfacing (Vlieseline® G710 or Stragier DS1),
• 12-15mm (½''- ⅝'') buttons, 5 for the Top, 11 for the Dress

Sizing

The size range for this pattern is 32-54, which covers bust measurements from 31 1/2 Inches - 48 Inches.  

Level of Difficulty

P & M Patterns rate this pattern as 2 stars - Intermediate