Difficulty: Intermediate
Sizes: UK 8-18
Description
The French Dart Shift Dress is Mavens bestselling paper pattern, due to its incredible versatility as a dress or tunic, it has become the go-to dress pattern for many sewists. Originally designed as a tunic to be paired with jeans or leggings, is poised to be the star of your wardrobe. Boasting three distinct sleeve options, this pattern is effortlessly versatile and comfortable.
Recommended fabric
Light to medium weight denims, chambrays, linen, cotton twills, fine wools and brocade.
Delivery & Returns
Processing Your Order: We aim to dispatch all orders within 1-2 working days. Our team is dedicated to ensuring your order is handled with care and sent out promptly.
UK Delivery:
Royal Mail Tracked 48 - 2nd Class Delivery: This is our standard Royal Mail service. Delivery is typically estimated at 2–3 working days from dispatch, although times can vary.
Royal Mail Tracked 24 - 1st Class Delivery: A faster Royal Mail option, typically estimated at 1–2 working days from dispatch. Please note that this is not a guaranteed next day service.
Courier Delivery: We offer a courier service via Parcelforce for customers requiring a faster delivery option. We aim to dispatch eligible orders placed before 1pm on the same working day, but this cannot be guaranteed. Courier delivery is generally expected on the next working day following dispatch. Orders placed on Friday may not be collected until the following Monday. This service is tracked.
We process orders Monday to Friday, so weekend orders begin processing the following Monday.
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Please note that fabrics are cut to order, so a restocking fee may apply. Some items are non-returnable except where faulty or not as described.
Maven - French Dart Shift Dress Pattern is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Sizes: UK 8-18
Description
The French Dart Shift Dress is Mavens bestselling paper pattern, due to its incredible versatility as a dress or tunic, it has become the go-to dress pattern for many sewists. Originally designed as a tunic to be paired with jeans or leggings, is poised to be the star of your wardrobe. Boasting three distinct sleeve options, this pattern is effortlessly versatile and comfortable.
Recommended fabric
Light to medium weight denims, chambrays, linen, cotton twills, fine wools and brocade.
