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This simple hacktransforms the original Driftwood Blouseand Dressinto a comfortable, gently-flared A-line dress that can be worn belted or unbelted. A-line dresses tend to require less fabric thanthose with gathered skirts, so thishack is a greatoption if you have a garment to upcycle or a smaller cut of special fabric. Materials Driftwood Blousesewing pattern Extra fabric yardage (see Extra Fabric Requirement chart below) Paper to extend pattern pieces Pencil Ruler Scissors Tape Extra Fabric Requirement Add the amount in the chart below to theyardage required to make theDriftwood Blouse. The extra fabric will accommodate the extended length, the belt, and the belt loops. Size A B C-T inches 12 15 18.5 cm 30 38 46 Adjust pattern pieces Print and assemble the DriftwoodBlouse pattern pieces in your selected size. Extend the Blouse Front and Back pattern pieces as follows: 1. Tape a large piece of paper behind the hem of the Blouse Front pattern piece. 2. Determine the length to add to the Front and Back pattern pieces from the chart below. These measurements are for an above-knee dress: A B C-T Length to add at blouse hem inches 5.9 7.5 9.1 cm 15 19 23 Pocket position from underarm inches 9.1 10 10.6 cm 23 25.5 27 3. Extend the centre fold line and side seams by the amount indicated in the measurement chart (or your own preference). Draw in the hem line from the centre fold line to the side seam, maintaining the curve at the same distance from the original blouse hem. Repeat for back pattern piece. 4. If you choose to add in-seam pockets, use the measurement chart above as a guide for positioning them. Sewing the BeltLoops and Belt Cut 1 belt loop piece on the bias: 7 3/4