Buy the Cuba Libre Dress sewing pattern from Maison Fauve. Looking for a beautiful midi dress to twirl in all summer long? Cuba Libre is here! The panelled skirt provides a perfect fit without too much volume, and the elasticated back means you don't need to sew a side zip. Easy to sew and divine to wear, Cuba Libre can be made with an open back for wild evenings or with a closed back for barefoot walks by the water's edge. With its v-neck and pretty butterfly sleeves, this dress is irresistible.

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: 

Main: Woven fabrics (90-250 g/m²) with a soft drape: twill, viscose crepe or poplin, fine jacquard, or even lace.

Lining for lined version: Cotton voile.

Fabric requirements:

Main: 140 cm wide fabric: Sizes 34-36, 230 cm // Sizes 38-42, 250 cm // Sizes 44-48, 280 cm // Sizes 50-52, 300 cm.

Lining for lined version: 140 cm wide fabric: Sizes 34-36, 200 cm // Sizes 38-42, 220 cm // Sizes 44-48, 240 cm // Sizes 50-52, 250 cm.

Sizing: EU 34 – 52 (approx. UK 6 – 22, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 40 cm of fusible interfacing; 2 cm wide elastic.

Languages: French and English. This pattern also has a video tutorial.

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