GBSB Ep5 Inspiration: Working Out Athleisure
From activewear and French terry to technical fabrics and appliqué, we're taking inspiration from Sports Week on The Great British Sewing Bee
Difficulty: Intermediate
Sizes: US 0 – 30 (approx. UK 8 – 30) based on our size chart)
Please always check the pattern size chart and finished garment measurements.
Description
The Lichen Duster is an incredibly versatile garment that can be worn in a variety of ways, making it a true capsule wardrobe staple. Whether you choose to wear it as a lightweight coat, a wrap dress, or a robe, the Lichen Duster is sure to become a go-to piece in your wardrobe.
This beautiful garment features a shawl collar, princess seams, and unique pockets, as well as four skirt gores and hand-stitched facings, which all contribute to its unique and sophisticated design. Whether you dress it up or down, the Lichen Duster is a beautiful heirloom piece that is sure to make a statement.
The Lichen Duster can be styled in a variety of ways. It can be worn over dresses and jumpsuits, or paired with jeans and tees for a more casual look. You can use your own belt or the included fabric belt to cinch it in at the waist and create a chic morning-to-evening dress.
It is available in two hem options: a sweeping high-low hem or a straight hem. It is unlined and constructed with front and back facings of the same fabric, which makes it a great option for all-season wear. We recommend mid-weight linen or yarn-dyed cotton for cooler weather, but more advanced sewists can experiment with mid-weight wool or even silk or silk velvet for a more luxurious look.
Fabric Suggestions
Mid-weight linen or yarn-dyed cotton for all-season wear. More advanced sewists can branch out and choose mid-weight wool or even silk or silk velvet.
Notions
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.
We deliver worldwide - view our full list of international destinations.
All delivery times are estimates and may be affected by circumstances outside our control once your parcel has been handed to the delivery provider.
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.
Sew Liberated - Lichen Duster Coat & Dress Pattern (Sizes 0-30) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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