Thousands of years ago, the bog coat used every inch of fabric, as did the Viking dress. And Grandmother's one-yard apron created not a trace of leftovers. Below are the pattern layouts for these historical no-waste designs along with examples of the resulting garments. We can learn from the simplicity of these designs, their economy of resources, and find inspiration in their ingenuity. Updated and daring, this godet-flared dress pattern is 10,000 years old. Measure your chest, add 4 inches, and divide by 3 for the horizontal lines.
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