Mersis dress is a shift dress for superstars. The Mersis draws on 80’s glam with generous shapes and peek-a-boo features that suggest more than they reveal.
Dynasty balloon sleeves, a deep ‘V’ neck at back and midway ‘V’ for the front neckline. The Centre Front seam features a wide seam allowance topstitched down to enhance the long line from shoulder to hem. The centre front hem features a mitre corner finish and split for the longer lengths.
This is a multi-size paper pattern in an envelope, including sizes 6 - 26.
The Mersis Dress has a shift fit. Loose through the body and slight taper in the dress length hemlines. The ‘V’ necklines are purposefully cut to be above most bra straps and to minimise shoulder drop. Pocket opening and are on high hip to streamline hips and reduce lapline bagging. There's a lot of ease throughout the body, listed below is the total ease for each key measurement.
Bust- 15 cm • 5 7/8"
Waist - 35 cm • 13 3/4"
Hip - 6 cm • 2 3/8"
Suggested Fabrics:
The Mersis Dresses and Top are best suited for mid to lightweight fabrics, that gather well. From soft cotton, poplins, drapey mid to lightweight linens, silks twills, rayon, Tencel and other cellulose-based fibres. Super crispy fabrics may require more patience when easing in gussets.
Fabric Requirements:
Top
145 cm x 150 cm 57 " x 59 "
Mini
145 cm x 200 cm 57" x 79"
Midi
145 cm x 220 cm 57" x 87"
Ankle
145 cm x 280 cm 57" x 111"
Ability: Intermediate
Pattern Fantastique core sizes are 6 -16, although some styles do go up to sizes 18 and 26. Their sizes are measured in accordance with general Australian sizing practices. Please double-check measurements as they will vary across countries.
| Centimetres | |||||||||||
| Size | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| Bust | 81 | 86 | 91 | 96 | 101 | 106 | 111 | 116 | 121 | 126 | 131 |
| Waist | 62 | 67 | 72 | 77 | 82 | 87 | 92 | 97 | 102 | 107 | 112 |
| Hip | 88 | 93 | 98 | 103 | 108 | 113 | 118 | 123 | 128 | 133 | 138 |
| Shoulder to shoulder | 36.2 | 37.6 | 39 | 40.4 | 42 | 43.4 | 44 | 44 | 46.2 | 47.2 | 48.4 |
| Inches | |||||||||||
| Size | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| Bust | 31 7/8 | 33 7/8 | 35 7/8 | 37 3/4 | 39 3/4 | 41 3/4 | 43 3/4 | 45 11/16 | 47 5/8 | 49 5/8 | 51 9/16 |
| Waist | 24 7/16 | 26 3/8 | 28 3/8 | 30 1/4 | 32 1/4 | 34 1/4 | 36 1/4 | 38 3/16 | 40 3/16 | 42 3/16 | 44 1/8 |
| Hip | 34 5/8 | 36 5/8 | 38 5/8 | 40 1/5 | 42 1/8 | 44 1/8 | 46 1/8 | 46 7/16 | 50 3/8 | 52 3/8 | 54 5/16 |
| Shoulder to shoulder | 14 3/8 | 14 7/8 | 15 3/8 | 15 7/8 | 16 3/4 | 17 1/4 | 17 11/16 | 18 3/16 | 18 3/16 | 18 9/16 | 19
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Definitions
Hip: widest part of hip.
Shoulder: the bony point of shoulder.
