Buy the Factory Top Addition sewing pattern from Merchant & Mills. This addition will give you the relevant pattern pieces to make the Factory Dress into a top with a centre vent.

Note: This is not a complete pattern. You must already own the original Factory Dress pattern in sizes 8-18 to use this addition.

Note: If you are purchasing the Factory Dress here today, you do not need this addition as it is now included in the pattern.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Same as for the Factory Dress.

Fabric requirements:

110 cm wide fabric (with or without nap): 1.55 - 2 m.

120 cm wide fabric (with or without nap): 1.4 - 1.65 m.

140 cm wide fabric (with or without nap): 1.35 - 1.45 m.

150 cm wide fabric (with or without nap): 1.25 - 1.35 m.

Sizing: UK 8 – 18 (approx. UK 8 – 16/18, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Note: The model is a size 10 and is wearing a size 14 for an oversized slouchy look.

Notions: Fusible interfacing, 0.4 m.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (15 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet).

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