by Kennis of Itch To Stitch:
The Vikos Top & Dress is an effortlessly elegant woven garment that blends simplicity with sophistication. Featuring a graceful split neckline that’s easy to construct, it offers both top and dress variations, making it a versatile addition to your wardrobe. Designed for woven fabrics, the Vikos has a relaxed fit and pulls on without the need for zippers or buttons. It drapes beautifully in fabrics with rayon, viscose, or bamboo content but also works well in soft cotton. Perfect for the upcoming season, the Vikos is a timeless piece you’ll love to sew and wear.
Vikos Top & Dress Features:
- Cup sizes for a tailored fit
- Two length options: top or knee-length dress
- Three sleeve variations: short, 3/4 length with a split cuff, and 3/4 length with a buttoned tab
- Graceful split neckline finished with a facing
- Optional in-seam pockets for the dress
- Pull-on design—no zippers or buttons required
- Relaxed fit for effortless comfort
- Designed for light- to medium-weight woven fabrics
Material
Primary Fabric Use light- to medium-weight woven fabrics such as rayon/viscose challis, rayon/viscose twill, chambray, linen, lightweight flannel, and broadcloth. Keep in mind that more structured fabrics will create a boxier silhouette, while fluid fabrics will drape and contour over the curves of the body. Note that the wrong side of the fabric will be visible in the 3/4 Sleeve with Buttoned Tab option, so choose your fabric accordingly.
Interfacing Use lightweight fusible woven or weft insertion interfacing.
Other Materials
- For the In-seam Pocket option (an option for the dress only)
- 3/4 yard (70 cm) of 1/2” (1.25 cm) wide straight fusible stay tape (or cut your own from lightweight woven fusible interfacing on the straight grain)
- For the 3/4 Sleeve with Buttoned Tab option: Two (2) 1/2” (12 mm) buttons