Nina Lee – Carnaby Dress

Ninais a London based pattern designer and has recently launched her paper patterns.

A simple shift dress with just enough features to keep things interesting, Carnaby is the perfect palette for playing with pattern and colour. With separate skirt and bodice pieces, you can easily create a striking colour block effect or keep it subtle with just a pop of contrast in the pockets. This is a super wearable dress inspired by the a-line shifts of the 1960s, brought up-to-date with contemporary touches.

Carnaby comes in two variations: with or without short sleeves (View A is sleeveless; View B has sleeves). The dress is finished with neck facings and closes with an exposed zip at the centre-back, complete with simple zip guard. The instructions are comprehensive, so it doesnt matter if youve never tackled an exposed zip before youll enjoy it!

Sizes: 6-20 (UK)

Level:Confident Beginner

Suitable Fabric:Medium weight woven fabrics such as lightweight denim, corduroy, lightweight wool, cotton sateen

Supplies:8 inch exposed zipper, 0.6m (Version A) or 0.3m (Version B) medium weight fusible interfacing & 23cm x 4cm piece of grosgrain ribbon