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PACK INCLUDES ■ Pattern sheet x1 (Tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet YOU WILL NEED ■ Exterior fabric (115cm wide): 0.5 m ■ Lining fabric (115cm wide): 0.6 m ■ OPTIONAL Fusible woven interfacing (ir

PACK INCLUDES ■ Pattern sheet x 1 (Tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet YOU WILL NEED ■ 2.3m of 140cm wide fabric or 2.8m of 115cm wide fabric ■ 0.75m of iron on interfacing ■ 9 x 11mm buttons ■ Matc