Vero Beach Set

Vero Beach Set

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Sizes 0 – 24
Difficulty: Advanced Beginner

Vero Beach is a casual set for woven fabrics with the following views and features:

Shirt:

• Hood
• Large Kangaroo Pocket
• Front placket with slit opening
• Bias bound neckline seam for attractive finishing
• Wide and long sleeves
• Slightly cropped hem

Shorts:

• Back darts
• Elasticated waistband
• Front slash hip pockets
• Back patch pocket
• Optional Drawstring
• Tulip side hem
• Bias bound hem
• 3″ dropped inseam for a total of 4-5″ coverage

The Vero Beach set is a casual, easy-fit outfit with two pieces.  The top is a Baja-style hoodie with a large kangaroo pocket, wide sleeves, and a slightly cropped hem. The shorts are fitted through the hip with a full elasticated waistband, back darts to reduce gathering bulk, a low to mid front rise, and options for eyelets and drawstring in the waistband, front slash pockets, and a back patch pocket.  Vero Beach is perfect for layering over a bathing suit for sun protection or throwing on over a tank when the Summer nights cool down.

Both the top and bottom pieces can be made with virtually any woven fabric, from drapey rayons to structured twill.  The fit and style will change with different fabrics so this set can be ultra-versatile in your wardrobe.

This pattern includes several introductory pages with information on picking the best size, performing girth and length adjustments if necessary, basic alterations including a FBA, choosing fabric, and helpful sewing notes.

Skills used: interfacing, top and edge stitching, and sewing bias tape (French method).

Read all about the Vero Beach Set, including fabric recommendations, common alterations, and styling options in the blog post!

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