Emerald is a simple shift dress or top that offers comfort in the summer heat. Envision it with sandals and a hat on hot days, or layered under a warm sweater or cowl as the seasons change and the days turn cool.

The garment comprises four main panels and is finished with facings, highlighting the elegant V-shaped neckline and a curved hem. Pockets or a sash can be added to the dress version (optional).

For maximum comfort and wearability, choose lightweight fabrics with drape to allow the bias-cut design to conform to your body. The center seam allows for some fun pattern play if you use striped or patterned fabric, or becomes a beautiful design feature on a simple solid fabric.

sizes: women's sizes xxs - xl & plus sizes 1-5

This lovely printed pattern includes a complete instructions booklet and full-sized pattern pages packaged in a full-color cardstock cover.

Designed by Rae Hoekstra of MADE by RAE

Materials required:

• woven fabric (see yardage chart below for amounts*)

• 1/2 yd (0.5 m) lightweight fusible interfacing

• coordinating thread

*note: to fit on 44" wide fabric, sizes 4 and 5 will need to be cut slightly off of true bias. We recommend tilting each piece 30 degrees from grain — this is shown in the cutting diagrams — rather than 45 degrees (true bias). Be sure to rotate each pattern piece the same amount!

RECOMMENDED FABRICS

Light- or mid-weight woven fabric with drape, such as loose-weave cotton or linen blends, rayon challis and other rayon/viscose blends, silk noil, tencel twill, and cotton double gauze.