Closet Core Patterns – Azure Dress, Skirt + Top

With five distinct views, Azure is a mini wardrobe in one tidy package! With a dress and skirt in two lengths and a separate sleeveless top, you’ll love mixing and matching pieces. The Azure bodice is semi-fitted with a jewel neckline and button closure in the back; it can be lined or finished with an all-in-one facing. The skirt is striking with alternating diagonal gathered panels and can be worn on its own or integrated into a breezy tiered dress.

• View A is a below-knee dress with two tiers that ends just below the knee.
• View B is a maxi-length dress with three tiers that ends below the ankle.
• View C is a cropped sleeveless top that hits just below the natural waist.
• View D is a below-knee skirt with an elasticized back and two tiers that ends just below the knee.
• View E is a maxi-length skirt with an elastic back and three tiers that ends below the ankle.

Skill Level: Confident Beginner

Size Range: At this time, only sizes 0-20 are available in print format.

Recommended Fabrics:

• For more structure, choose light to midweight wovens such as linen, cotton poplin, voile, batiste, chambray, double gauze, batiste and shirtings.
• For a drapier dress, choose light to midweight drapey fabrics like rayon challis, viscose, Tencel twill, and silk crepe de chine.

Additional Supplies:

• Lightweight fusible interfacing
• 1/2 yd (0.5 m) interfacing for sizes 0-20
• 3/4 yd (0.7 m) interfacing for sizes 14-32
• Note: Interfacing is not required if fully lining the bodice.
• Small button, 1/2″ (12 mm)
• Thread in a matching colour
• Marking tool