PALMYRE is not just one but two designs in one: a top and a dress, with a relaxed cut, comfortable to wear and featuring subtle slits at the sides.
Its officer’s collar adds just the right touch of retro charm to balance the silhouette and give Palmyre an elegant look without being over the top.
For the dress version, you also have the option to add discreet pockets, set into the side seams.
A design created for everyday wear, comfortable and flowing, to be adapted to suit your tastes and fabrics.
🧵 What you need to know to sew Palmyre
- Use a standard sewing machine (straight stitch and zigzag)
- Depending on the fabric chosen, you’ll need to be comfortable sewing with flowing fabrics
✂️ What you’ll learn from the detailed instructions
- Finishing armholes with bias binding
- Attaching a polo placket
- Attaching an officer’s collar
- Sewing darts (with the help of a tutorial from the blog)
- Create a slit seam
🧶 Materials required
- Lightweight fusible interfacing (for the collar)
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Bias binding:
- 2 × the armhole circumference
- 4 cm
🧵 Recommended fabrics
As the cut is loose-fitting, it is recommended to avoid fabrics that are too stiff, particularly for the top.
Suitable fabrics:
- Chambray
- Linen
- Viscose
- Batiste
- Crepe
(Examples shown in the photos: turquoise linen dress, dark blue chambray dress, striped crêpe top, white cotton top in an ‘English embroidery’ style)
📐 Amount of fabric required
Fabric width: 140 cm
For the top:
- Sizes 32 to 40: 80 cm
- Sizes 42 to 48: 85 cm
- From 50 to 56: 125 cm
For the dress:
- From size 32 to 40: 125 cm
- From size 42 to 48: 125 cm
- From 50 to 56: 185 cm
Available sizes: from 32 to 56
An elegant and comfortable dress and top set, perfect for honing your sewing skills whilst creating a piece that’s easy to wear every day.
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