If you’ve got it, flaunt it! The Dogwood Ensemble can be a fun addition to the young creative professional’s wardrobe or a great look for just going around town. Whether you are walking your dog or heading to the latest Met costume exhibit, this outfit is comfy, yet chic. Who doesn’t love the simplicity of having a matching set ready to wear at a moment’s notice? We do! We made ours with a fun, horizontal striped cotton sateen, but you can definitely make it out of a knit, such as a ponte or pique, for an even more fitted look! The fabric choice is yours and the wearing possibilities are endless!
Fabrics & materials used:
- 3 yards of Mood Exclusive Sadashiva’s Benevolence Stretch Cotton Sateen
- 1 Brown Metal Separating Zipper with Silver Teeth and Pull -16″
- 1 501 White 9″ Invisible Zipper
- 1 spool of 20 White 1000m Gutermann Sew All Thread
- MDF086 – The Dogwood Ensemble sewing pattern (free download below!)
All seam allowances are 1/2″ unless otherwise stated. See chart below for sizing specifications. Note, this specific pattern is available up to a size 30.
Once you have cut out all of your pattern pieces and made sure the notches have been properly marked, you can begin your top by closing the front bust darts.
Next, attach your front bodice panel to the back bodice panel at the side seams and shoulders using a french seam.
Now, close your sleeve using a french seam and then attach it to the bodice, also using a french seam.
Finally, attach your neck facing to the neckline and complete your top by adding your separating zipper to the center back. Make a small rolled hem at the bottom of the shirt and sleeve. Your crop top is now complete!
Time to work on the pants! Begin by closing the darts, then attach the front pant panels at the center front rise using a french seam. Repeat the same steps for the back panels.
Attach the front and back panels at the side seams using a french seam, but leave an opening on the top left side, about 8.5″ inches long for the invisible zipper to be inserted.
Finally, attach the facings to each other, then to the top of the pants, flip down and press. Complete the pants by attaching the invisible zipper at the side seam and hemming the pants to your desired length.
17 comments
Hello! I would love to sew this Dogwood Ensemble but I was wondering how much fabric to buy for size 7 and for what size fabric (45″ or 60″). Hope to hear from you soon!
Hi! You’d need 3 yards of a 60″ fabric.
Hello, thank you very much for this pattern!
Could I ask what size is wearing the model?
The model is wearing a size 10 🙂
Hi I’m wondering if I was to make the top and bottom separately how much fabric would I need for the individual items.
Hi Tzipporah! 1.5 – 2 yards of a 55″/60″ fabric would be enough for the pants (more towards the 2 yard end, if your fabric has a specific direction or nap), and I’d recommend 1-1.5 yards for the top.
super cute!
Hi, may I please ask if the 1/2″ seam allowances are already included? Thank you very much.
Yes, 1/2″ seam allowance is already included! 🙂
Love this pattern! Can it also be made with African wax fabric? Thank you.
Hi! Yes, that would look stunning. 🙂
Has anyone adapted it to be shorts and a short-sleeved top? That’s what I’m planning to do
Hi. I just made the pants. I cut size 16 based on the measurements. I am normally a size 8/10 and that is what I should have made, but I have been fooled before with European sizes. I guess these are US. They were huge and I had to take in the side seams (before I put the waste facing on). Now they fit kind of crooked, but I do love the pattern. Next time I will cut the right size I guess.
Hi! I can’t download this pattern from my email, was it removed? Is there any way I can still access it?
Hi Noel, the link has been fixed 🙂
What other fabric types would work for this pattern? Im want something a little heavier.
Hi Meghan! Stretch denim, cotton twill, or ponte could work!