Allow extra yardage for matching or centering a design on your fabric.
FOR THE LOTUS TUNIC (WITH CAP SLEEVE OR SLEEVELESS)
For size X-Small, Small and Medium from 44" wide light to mid-weight fabric
- 2 1/4 yards for the Exterior
- 7/8 yard of a coordinating fabric for Upper Bodice, Belt and Binding
- 2 1/8 yards cotton muslin for the Lining
For size Large, and X-Large from 44" wide light to mid-weight fabric
- 2 1/2 yards for the Exterior
- 7/8 yard of a coordinating fabric for Upper Bodice, Belt and Binding
- 2 1/4 yards cotton muslin for the Lining
PLUS
- 20" coordinating dress or Invisible zipper (we use Coats brand)
- 1 small hook and eye
- 1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread (we use Coats Dual-Duty Plus®)
FOR THE LOTUS DRESS (WITH CAP SLEEVE OR SLEEVELESS)
For size X-Small, Small and Medium from 44" wide light to mid-weight fabric
- 2 3/4 yards for the Exterior
- 7/8 yard of a coordinating fabric for Upper Bodice, Belt and Binding
- 2 1/2 yards cotton muslin for the Lining
For size Large, and X-Large from 44" wide light to mid-weight fabric
- 2 7/8 yards for the Exterior
- 7/8 yard of a coordinating fabric for Upper Bodice, Belt and Binding
- 2 5/8 yards cotton muslin for the Lining
PLUS
- 20" coordinating dress or Invisible zipper (we use Coats brand)
- 1 small hook and eye
- 1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread (we use Coats Dual-Duty Plus®)
FOR THE LOTUS CAMI (WITH CAP SLEEVE OR SLEEVELESS)
For size X-Small, Small and Medium from 44" wide light to mid-weight fabric
- 2 yards for the Exterior and Facings
- 1/2 yard coordinating fabric for the Upper Bodice and Binding
For size Large, and X-Large from 44" wide light to mid-weight fabric
- 2 1/8 yards for the Exterior and Facings
- 1/2 yard of coordinating fabric for the Upper Bodice and Binding
PLUS
- 3/4 yard of 22" wide mid-weight sew-in interfacing (we used Pellon 40)
- 7 flat buttons (size 1")
- 1 spool of coordinating all-purpose thread (we use Coats Dual-Duty Plus®)
TOOLS NEEDED: Scissors, Straight pins, Tape measure/Ruler, Seam ripper, Invisible or regular zipper foot for your machine (J&P Coats Invisible zipper foot fits most machines), Chalk pencil or pencil, Hand sewing needle, Turning tool, Iron and ironing board.