Rivet Patterns
Koru Top and Dress
Koru Top and Dress
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Transform your wardrobe with the enchanting Koru Top and Dress. The Koru pattern is a lined bodice (half or full) with a handkerchief style skirt in several hem lengths. Koru also features two sleeve options, each with multiple unique finishes. Expertly crafted to bring out your inner magic, you'll be ready for any occasion with its sweet, sexy, and stunning styles.
Check out all of our testers' versions, sizes, and fabrics over on the blog: Koru Top and Dress Tester Round-up!
The Koru skirt is interchangeable with the free Forsythia Skirt, and also any of the skirts from the Essential Skirt Pack. For another sleeve option, the Koru sleeves are interchangeable with the puff sleeve in the Ponga pattern.
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This is a Digital PDF Sewing pattern that allows you to print the pattern at home in either Letter format (8.5x11") or A4 format (typically outside the US). A0 and Projector formats are also included along with a detailed, interactive PDF Tutorial. This is NOT a physical product. This is a PDF digital download, as such, there is no physical product. Due to the digital nature of this product, all sales are final.
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Description
*Regular and FBA bodices. Full bodice or half bodice (shelf bra) lining
*Front necklines include V-neck and Plunge V-neck. Back necklines include High, V-neck, and Plunge V-neck.
*Full circle handkerchief skirt in 5 lengths: Top, tunic, mini, above knee, and knee. Optional side seam pockets for dress lengths. Combine two skirts for extra body and drama.
*Regular sleeve includes cap, short, elbow, 3/4 and long sleeve lengths. Trumpet sleeves (circle or handkerchief, regular or extra long)) are available for the long sleeve length.
*Bell/Bishop sleeves includes short, elbow, 3/4, and long sleeve lengths. Hem the sleeve for a Bell, or add a cuff for Bishop.
You can also make crop and skirt separates. Don't forget you have the option to change out the skirt and add the skirt of your choice from any other Rivet skirt patterns!
Size Chart
Fabric Requirements
Your fabric choice will influence how your final garment fits. A lighter, stretchier fabric (such as DBP) will be lighter and looser while a heavier, structured fabric (such as cotton spandex) will have a tighter, more compressive fit. If your fabric is unstable vertically (such as rayon spandex), you may find the garment will 'grow' longer on you.
Cuffs require a knit fabric with at least 50% stretch and excellent recovery.
If you are adding a built-in bra (half lining), your fabric choice is very important for the level of support you are going for. If you want a high level of support, you will want to choose a heavier weight fabric with a higher spandex content. You may also consider cutting a layer of power net or similar supportive fabric to sandwich in between layers.
Measurements are in yards and based on 56” wide fabric. Yardage assumes that your fabric has been prewashed and preshrunk. Extra fabric may be required for matching prints, directional fabric, or if you need to add length.
Notions
Needles - ball point, stretch or jersey
Thread
Iron
Scissors or rotary cutter
Clear Mobilon (or similar) elastic
Optional for Shelf Bra: 1-2 yards of 3/4" (2cm) knit non-roll elastic
For a Skirt Separate, you will need 1-2 yards of either 1" or 2" wide knit non-roll elastic
Line Drawings
