Buy the Mersis Dress and Top sewing pattern from Pattern Fantastique. Mersis is a shift dress for superstars. It draws on 80s glam with generous shapes and peek-a-boo features that suggest more than they reveal.

Mersis features Dynasty style balloon sleeves, a deep V-neck at the back, and a midway V-neck at the front. The centre front seam features a wide seam allowance, which is topstitched down to enhance the long line from shoulders to hem. The centre front hem has a split and mitred corners for the longer lengths.

Sewing level: Intermediate

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

Suggested fabrics: Mid to lightweight fabrics that gather well. Soft cotton, poplin, drapey linen, silk twill, rayon, tencel and other cellulose-based fibres. Super crispy fabrics may require more patience when easing in the gussets.

Fabric requirements: 145 cm (57") wide fabric: Top, 150 cm (59") // Mini, 200 cm (79") // Midi, 220 cm (87") // Ankle, 280 cm (111").

Sizing: 6 – 26. Please check the designer's size chart.

Notions: Lightweight interfacing, 50 cm x 60 cm (20" x 24") // Optional: spray starch; contrast thread to baste with.

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