Celebrating 50 years of iconic style

■ Pattern sheets x2 (Tracing required) ■ Instruction sheet Version 1 and 3 ■ 2.3mx115cm ■ 1.9mx140cm Version 2 and 4 ■ 2.9mx115cm ■ 2.5mx140cm All versions ■ Invisible zip: 56cm ■ Lightweight iron-on

Add some romance to proceedings with delicate lace, embroidery and transparent fabrics in monochrome shades

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DIFFICULTY LEVEL ■ Beginner MATERIALS ■ Long cover-up: 3m of fabric, 127cm wide woven fabric (all sizes) FABRIC SUGGESTIONS ■ Light to medium-weight woven fabric such as viscose challis, georgette, co