Closet Core Jo Dress + Jumpsuit Pattern

Create an authentic statement with the Jo Dress + Jumpsuit. A V-necked bodice featuring a sculptural "croissant" sleeve takes center stage and can be paired with your choice of pants or skirt to build a striking dress or jumpsuit. Showcasing a beautiful and innovative bias-bound slot seam finish that adds structure and dimension, Jo is an engaging construction project with dramatic results.

Pattern Difficulty: Intermediate

To create stability and structure for this design, we suggest stable midweight wovens such as linen, cotton broadcloth, sateen, ikat, and chambray. You may also use lightweight denim and twill provided it has some degree of drape.

• Lightweight fusible interfacing, 1/4 yd (0.2 m)
• Waistband elastic, 1 yd (0.9 m) x 1" (25 mm) wide
• Conventional metal or plastic zipper to match fabric, 22" (56 cm) long (smaller sizes may need to shorten the zipper)
• Double fold bias tape, 1/2" (13 mm) wide
• View A: 7 yds (6.5 m)
• View B: 5 yds (4.5 m)
• If you are making your own bias tape: add an additional 1/2 yd (0.5 m) fabric for 58" (1.5 m) wide fabric, or 3/4 yd (0.7 m) fabric for 45" (1.15 m) wide fabric, in addition to a 1" (25 mm) bias tape maker
• Hook and eye closure for back neckline
• Thread in matching colour