How to sew a Renata dress

Introducing Renata, the dress you'll wear summer and winter alike! Its plunging neckline breaks the wise side of the shoulder ruffles, and its slit makes the skirt twirl. You can also make several slits if you like, for a similar effect to the Samantha skirt.

To make Renata, you'll need a lot of fabric, especially if it has a pattern with a reading direction. For this reason, we recommend a fabric width of 1m40. For the material, go for something fluid, at the risk of having ruffles that crack and swell. For wovens, voiles, poplins, muslins and crepes remain the must-haves. Silk, viscose, tencel or polyester should be favored for perfect fall.

To make Renata, you'll need :

-3.50m of fabric in 1.40m width,
-a 60cm invisible zip,
-4m bias,
-50cm lining in 1.40m width.
And if you like, you can secure the neckline with a small hand-sewn staple!

Happy sewing!