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Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
Sizes: UK 8 - 18
Description
Rochester is a comfortable, effortless style with a gentle A-line shape and a gathered front neckline. It has a deep pleat at the centre back, a curved hem with side splits, and a stitched facing. The elbow-length sleeves feature a deep stitched hem for a neat finish. The top (Version A) sits at mid-hip, making it a perfect match for jeans. The dress (Version B) falls to the knee, complete with a self-tie belt and handy in-seam pockets.
Recommended Fabric
Light to midweight woven fabrics that work well with the gathered neckline, such as chambray, linen, crepe, and cotton lawn.
Fabric Requirements
Repeating patterns, checks, or stripes may require extra fabric for matching.
Version A: 150 cm wide fabric: One way design, 1.35 m / Two way design, 1.3 m // 115 cm wide fabric: One way design, 2.15 m / Two way design, 1.95 m.
Version B: 150 cm wide fabric: One way design, 2.25 m / Two way design, 2.15 m // 115 cm wide fabric: One way design, 3 m / Two way design, 2.85 m.
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Delivery
Standard UK mainland delivery from £4.95, with express options and same-day dispatch available at checkout. We process orders Monday to Friday, so weekend orders begin processing the following Monday.
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Returns
We want you to love your order! If you’re not completely happy, you can return items within 28 days of receiving your order.
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 - Rochester Dress & Top Pattern is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
Sizes: UK 8 - 18
Description
Rochester is a comfortable, effortless style with a gentle A-line shape and a gathered front neckline. It has a deep pleat at the centre back, a curved hem with side splits, and a stitched facing. The elbow-length sleeves feature a deep stitched hem for a neat finish. The top (Version A) sits at mid-hip, making it a perfect match for jeans. The dress (Version B) falls to the knee, complete with a self-tie belt and handy in-seam pockets.
Recommended Fabric
Light to midweight woven fabrics that work well with the gathered neckline, such as chambray, linen, crepe, and cotton lawn.
Fabric Requirements
Repeating patterns, checks, or stripes may require extra fabric for matching.
Version A: 150 cm wide fabric: One way design, 1.35 m / Two way design, 1.3 m // 115 cm wide fabric: One way design, 2.15 m / Two way design, 1.95 m.
Version B: 150 cm wide fabric: One way design, 2.25 m / Two way design, 2.15 m // 115 cm wide fabric: One way design, 3 m / Two way design, 2.85 m.
Notions
