Common Stitch Bellbird Wrap Dress

Bellbird Wrap Dress and Top by Common Stitch

We made the Bellbird Wrap Dress in a size 8 according to Briar’s measurements, using 2m of our Red Clay – Linen (140cm wide). Common Stitch does recommend up to 2.5m of fabric for this pattern but as we used our own pre-made bias binding our yield was less. We used 2.6m of our pre-made matching Linen Bias Binding – Red Clay . No alterations were made to the pattern and we found it turned out great!

The instructions were clear and simple making this a breeze to whip up, taking less than a day to make from cutting to pressing the finished garment! Common Stitch recommend this pattern for an Intermediate sewist which we would agree with. We do think an advanced beginner sewist could give it a go if you are willing to attempt sewing bias binding!

Linen – Red Clay & Linen Bias Binding – Red Clay

The Bellbird Wrap Dress would suit a wide range of woven fabrics but works great made up in our Exclusive Linen, with it’s crisp textural finish that would soften over time! If you prefer a softer silhouette a silk or rayon/viscose crepe would lend a drapey finish, while chambray and cotton blend fabrics would also make up perfectly for this style.

Check out our suggestions featured below, from top to bottom:Liberty of London Tana Lawn – Oxton / A, Rayon Crepe – Blush, Liberty of London Tana Lawn – Katie Ann / X, Heavyweight Linen – Duck Egg, Sprinkle Print Viscose Crepe – Marine, Linen Plaid – Blue, Satin Crepe – White & Japanese Cotton Chambray – Heathered Blue.