{"product_id":"valo-dress-and-top","title":"Valo Dress and Top","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Valo pattern by Named Clothing includes two variations: a midi dress with an elastic waist and large patch pockets, and a relaxed-fit top with a gathered drawstring waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth variations have a distinctive heart-shaped yoke with a scoop neck to the front and a V-neck to the reverse. The dress hip seam is reinforced with a flat-felled seam, which gives it a lovely shape and works as a subtle little detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dress features elegant half-sleeves, and the top comes with perky short sleeves. You can also make the dress with short sleeves and a drawstring waist, and the top with half sleeves and an elasticated waist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Fabrics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a non-stretch, medium weight fabric. You can opt for a low drape fabric, like the linen blend in our samples, or a more drapey one, depending on the desired result. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe recommend choosing a contrast color for the yoke, or using the wrong side of your fabric for contrast or cutting it cross-grain, if your fabric allows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDress Main: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 175 – 240 cm (1 7\/8 – 2 5\/8 yd) \/\/ 115 cm (45″) wide fabric: 230 – 270 cm (2 1\/2 – 3 yd).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDress \u003c\/span\u003eContrast: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 60 cm (5\/8 yd) \/\/ 115 cm (45″) wide fabric: 105 cm (1 1\/8 yd).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTop \u003c\/span\u003eMain: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 80 – 130 cm (7\/8 – 1 3\/8 yd) \/\/ 115 cm (45″) wide fabric: 120 – 135 cm (1 1\/4 – 1 1\/2 yd).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTop \u003c\/span\u003eContrast: 150 cm (60″) wide fabric: 60 cm (5\/8 yd) \/\/ 115 cm (45″) wide fabric: 60 – 105 cm (5\/8 – 1 1\/8 yd).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUK 6 - 28 (approx. EU 32 – 56). Please check the size chart in the images and finished garment measurements. The pattern is drafted for a 172 cm (5’8″) tall person, so if like me you're on the shorter side of life you may need to shorten the dress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterfacing, 40 cm (½ yd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDress: 4 cm (15\/8”) ribbon for cord casing, 165 cm (2 yd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDress: 3 cm (11\/8”) elastic, your waist circumference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: 2 cm (3\/4) ribbon for cord casing, 165 cm (2 yd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: ribbon or cord for drawstring, your waist measurement + 70 cm (3\/4 yd)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop: cord ends, 2 pcs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Named Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44179604930790,"sku":"NMP001","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/6831\/3830\/files\/7_93cd4aa2-8940-42ec-a9c5-fdc412978b7b.png?v=1717963665","url":"https:\/\/stitchesandfibres.co.uk\/products\/valo-dress-and-top","provider":"Stitches and Fibres","version":"1.0","type":"link"}