Closet Core Patterns | Cielo Top & Dress

The Cielo Dress & Top is an easy, breezy take on a boxy tee and shift dress. Loaded with interesting details and interchangeable features, it will fast become a wardrobe-building favourite.

Choose between a semi-cropped top with a cuffed short sleeve (View A) or a dramatic gathered long sleeve (View B). Or, make an easy-fitting dress with sleek inseam pockets (View C), or without pockets (View D). All views have a slightly dropped shoulder, angled shoulder yoke and roomy fit, with a choice between an elegant bias binding or a faced neckline finish.

Sewing level: Advanced beginner

Sizes: 0-20  (see the sizing chart here)

Finished measurements: See complete final measurements here

SUGGESTED FABRIC:

This pattern can be made with a variety of fabrics depending on the desired effect. For a more structured shape, use light to medium weight wovens such as linen, chambray, or cotton shirtings. For a drapier effect, use rayon challis, tencel, cotton voile or silk.

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES

• Lightweight non-stretch fusible interfacing (.25 yd / .25m)
• Polyester thread
• Marking tool

Fabric Requirements

View A (Short sleeved top)
Sizes 0-20: 0-14 = 1.5yd / 1.4m, 16-20 = 1.75 yd / 1.6m

View B (Long sleeved top)
Sizes 0-20: 0-8 = 2.5yd / 2.75m, 10-14= 3yd / 2.75m, 16-20 = 3.5 yd / 3.2m

View C (Dress with pockets & short sleeves)
Sizes 0-20: 0-8 = 2.5yd / 2.25m, 10-14 = 3yd / 2.75m, 16-20 = 3.25yd/3m

View D (Dress without pockets and long sleeves)
Sizes 0-20: 0-8 = 3.25yd / 3m, 10-14 = 3.75yd / 3.5m, 16-20 = 4.25yd/3.8m

View A (Short sleeved top)
Sizes 0-20: 0-8 = 1.25yd / 1.15m, 8-20 = 1.75yd/1.6m

View B (Long sleeved top)
Sizes 0-20: 0-14 = 2yd / 1.85m, 16-20 = 2.25 yd / 2m

View C (Dress with pockets & short sleeves)
Sizes 0-20: All sizes = 2.25yd / 2m

View D (Dress without pockets and long sleeves)
Sizes 0-20: All sizes = 2.75yd / 2.6m