LEINI DRESS

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Skill level: Novice

Leini is a cute sleeveless mini dress with two wide, slanted pleats running from the shoulders to the waist. It has a relaxed fit and an elasticated waistband. The armscyes and the round neckline are finished with a facing.

Materials & Supplies 

• Fusible interfacing, 80 cm (3/4 yd)
• Sizes 32–46: 2.5 cm elastic, your waist circumference
• Sizes 48–56: 3.5 cm elastic, your waist circumference

Fabric suggestions

Choose a light to medium weight woven fabric. Depending on the desired result, you can select a low-drape fabric, or a fabric with a little drape. However, avoid a very light or drapey fabric, as it will affect the look of the pleats.