The Ash dress is a simple, elegant slip dress, perfect for easy layering and designed for lightweight, breezy woven fabrics.
Ash features a subtle V-neckline at the front with adjustable straps for a customizable fit. The upper torso is lined for a clean, polished finish at the neckline and armholes. The dress is designed with a French dart, ensuring a smooth fit. Practical side slits at each side seam add a touch of ease and movement, while the center back seam completes the streamlined silhouette. The Ash dress is your go-to piece for effortless style and comfort.
Sophia is wearing a size 2 Ash dress. We raised the waist point 1/2" and added 2" to the body length. Her measurements are 33 1/2" (85 cm), 25" (63.5 cm), 36 1/2" (92.75 cm), and she is 5'8" (1.73 m) tall.
She’s wearing a Washed Linen, and the bonus is a Linen Noil, both from Blackbird Fabrics.
Franki is wearing a size 18 from our 12-30 size range. We reduced the neck/shoulder width by 1/2" each side, lowered the dart 1", and increased the bust and upper bust 1 1/4". Her measurements are 47 1/4" (120 cm), 39" (99 cm), 49 1/2" (126 cm), and she is 5' 6 1/2" (1.69 m) tall.
She’s wearing a Tencel and Lyocell blend, and the bonus is a Washed Gingham, both from Blackbird Fabrics.
The member bonus for the Ash dress adds straps that tie in the back and loop in the front, a simple yet unique detail that totally transforms the look.
Fabric and Fit
Fabric recommendations: Look for lightweight or medium-weight woven fabrics such as linen, chambray, batiste, lawn, clip dot, double gauze, rayon challis, rayon crepe, cupro, silk, and Tencel.
Fabric qualities to look for: When choosing a fabric for a slip dress, it's important to consider the drape of the material. Drape refers to how the fabric hangs and flows on your body.
For a slip dress, you want a fabric that will softly contour to your body, so fabrics like silk, satin, or rayon are ideal because they have a fluid drape that will create a relaxed silhouette.
On the other hand, quilting cotton tends to be too stiff. As a result, it won't fall and flow nicely on your body. So shop for fabrics with plenty of drape.
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Ambassador Projects
Some of the Seamwork Ambassadors sewed up the new patterns already!
Katiusca made the Ash bonus dress in a rayon challis.
Kate sewed the bonus version of Ash in a silk crepe.
Gracie sewed the Ash bonus in crinkle rayon.
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