Girl On the Go Dress & Top
This simple pull-on dress and top is designed for knit fabrics with a little stretch. The View A dress features a fun front tie detail and short sleeves, while View B makes a classic top with 3/4-length sleeves. Both styles include a neck facing with topstitching detail and a forward shoulder for a comfortable fit.
Description
This simple pull-on dress and top is designed for knit fabrics with a little stretch. The View A dress features a fun front tie detail and short sleeves, while View B makes a classic top with 3/4-length sleeves. Both styles include a neck facing with topstitching detail and a forward shoulder for a comfortable fit. You’ll love the look, feel, and versatility of this dress and top which make great wardrobe basics for every girl on the go.
Skills Used
Each of our patterns calls on a unique set of sewing skills. Haven't ever done one of these things before? Don't worry. We'll walk you through it, step by step.
After successfully sewing this pattern, you will have developed the following skills: knit fabric and flat-set sleeves.
Suggested Fabrics
Suitable for knits of all sorts. Stable knits are especially good for this style. Suggested fabrics include jersey, double knit, thermal knit, interlock, sweatshirt fleece, and French terry.
Notions
Coordinating thread, contrasting thread for topstitching (optional), and featherweight fusible interfacing.
Fabric Guide
| SIZE | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| View A, 58" Fabric | 1 1/2 yards | 1 3/4 yards | 1 3/4 yards |
| View B, 58" Fabric | 1 1/4 yards | 1 1/4 yards | 1 1/4 yards |
| SIZE | 14 | 16 | 18 |
| View A, 58" Fabric | 1 3/4 yards | 2 yards | 2 yards |
| View B, 58" Fabric | 1 1/4 yards | 1 1/2 yards | 1 1/2 yards |
Finished Measurements
| size | 8 | 10 | 12 |
| Chest | 31 1/2" | 32 1/2" | 33 1/2" |
| Hip | 34 1/2" | 35 1/2" | 36 1/2" |
| Dress Length* | 29" | 32" | 33" |
| Top Length* | 19 1/2" | 21" | 21 1/2" |
| size | 14 | 16 | 18 |
| Chest | 34 1/2" | 36" | 37 1/2" |
| Hip | 37 1/2" | 39" | 40" |
| Dress Length* | 35" | 39" | 41" |
| Top Length* | 22 1/2" | 24 1/2" | 25 1/2" |
* Measured from shoulder at neck.
Size Chart
| English System | |||||
| Size | Chest (in) |
Waist (in) |
Hip (in) |
Height (in) |
Weight (lbs) |
| 8 | 26 ½ | 23 | 28 ½ | 52-54 | 65-73 |
| 10 | 28 | 24 | 30 | 54-56 | 73-77 |
| 12 | 29 | 25 | 31 ½ | 56-58 | 77-86 |
| 14 | 30-32 | 26 | 33 | 58-64 | 86-112 |
| 16 | 32-34 | 27 | 34 | 64-68 | 112-120 |
| 18 | 34-36 | 28 | 36 | 68-70 | 120-130 |
