Sew Different Gambit Dress

Buy the Gambit Dress sewing pattern from Sew Different. The Gambit Dress is a 60s inspired shift dress with striking chequerboard style lines. It is a straight up-and-down shape with bust darts and a round neck. It pulls on over the head with no need for a zip. Included in the pattern, although not shown in the photography or instructions, is an optional short sleeve.

You have the option of using two contrasting fabrics. For best results ensure that the two fabrics you use are of similar weight and texture. There are lengthen/shorten lines marked on the pattern for you to adjust to suit your own style.

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

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Double knit, ponte de roma, stretch cotton, cotton, linen, scuba, fine wool, drill, twill, denim. The dress on the pattern cover is in double knit.

Fabric requirements: 

150 cm wide fabric: Tan, 1.25 - 1.6 m // Black, 0.5 m.

112 cm wide fabric: Tan, 2.25 m // Black, 0.75 m.

Sizing: UK 8 – 26. Please check the finished garment measurements. Note the measurements provided are finished garment measurements (not body measurements).

Notions: Fusible interfacing (75 cm or 90 cm wide), 0.75 m; bias binding, 1.5 m of 12 mm (1/2") single fold or 0.75 m of 1" double-fold (cut in half along the length).

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