Cuba Libre dress

Cuba Libre is a beautiful long dress perfect to twirl around in all summer. The panel skirt construction provides a perfect drape without excess volume, and the elasticated back means you don't have to sew a side zip. Easy to sew and divine to wear, the Cuba Libre  is available in an open back version for wild evenings or a closed back to be the most elegant barefoot by the water. Other features include pretty butterfly sleeves, V-neckline and beautiful long skirt.

Product type
Printed

Size
34 to 52

Skill level
Intermediate

Fabric
Choose a fabric with a soft drape such as twill, crepe, or viscose poplin, a fine jacquard, or even a beautiful lace, fabrics weighing 90 to 250g/m2 depending on the desired finish.

Fabric requirements
1.40 m wide fashion fabric 34 - 36  = 2.3 m
38 - 42 = 2.5 m
44 - 48 = 2.8 m
50 - 52 = 3 m

lining (for skirt and front bodice)
34 - 36  = 2 m
38 - 42 = 2.2 m
44 - 48 = 2.4 m
50 - 52 = 2.5 m

Other materials
40 cm iron on interfacing
30 - 51 cm of 2 cm wide elastic