Pattern Fantastique - Teia Dress (and Cami)
About the Teia Dress and Cami
The Teia (Tey-A) dress and cami is a loose shift that can be worn as a simple dress or pinafore over a blouse. Utilitarian finishes include deep facings, mitred cornered hems and side splits. Topstitching enhances the style lines, and there are optional pockets and striking elongated straps for a chic finish on an otherwise easy wearing dress.
The Teia has varied fit. There is 5 cm (2 inches) of ease in the bust, and then 12 cm (4 ¾ inches) ease over the hip. there is no compromise on comfort with this chic dress. The side splits add to ease of movement whilst maintaining a long line. The Teia features unique double sloped bust darts for a soft flowing finish. The bust fit is not fully cupped. (i.e. it doesn't fit snug around the bust). FBA and SBA only required for Bust cups A, or E and above. Toiling first is always advisable. Care has been taken to keep 'V' necks and underarm curve high enough to conceal minimal coverage bras. The Teia strap ties can be looped into bra straps and tied in place to increase lingerie coverage.
The Fabric
The Teia Dress is best suited for mid to lightweight fabrics with some drape.
Linens, silks and cellulose based fibres are a good place to start
Fabric width 110 cm • 44"
- Cami = 135 cm • 54"
- Midi = 228 cm • 90"
- Maxi = 276 cm • 109"
- Cami = 116 cm • 46"
- Midi = 139 cm • 55"
- Maxi = 186 cm • 74"
Fabric width 110 cm • 44"
- Cami = 210 cm • 83"
- Midi length = 313 cm • 124"
- Maxi length = 365 cm • 144"
- Cami= 146 cm • 58"
- Midi length = 239 cm • 94"
- Maxi length = 286 cm • 113"
Notions
- 75 cm • 29 ½" X 75 cm • 29 ½"
Sizing
The Teia dress and cami pattern size range is 6-26, which relates to a bust of 81cm – 131cm measurement (31 7/8” to 51”)
Level of Difficulty
The Teia is rated at the intermediate sewing level.
