Kika is the showpiece of the collection, and you can tell by everything.

A bustier constructed like a corset yet still comfortable to wear thanks to an elasticated back. Shorts with an inserted section that looks truly couture. And you can also make a bustier dress from the same pattern.

What you will master: the set-in front section of the shorts, assembling the fully lined bustier with multiple seams, and inserting a concealed zipper in the side seam. This is the pattern for when you want to challenge yourself.

What fabric do you need: light to medium weight, between 110 and 220 g/m². Twill or viscose twill, poplin with some body, fine denim, Tencel, viscose, or cotton. Avoid fabrics that slip too much, as they make this work unnecessarily difficult.

Amount of fabric, at 140 cm width: 1.30 m (34-36), 1.50 m (38-42), 1.60 m (44-46), 1.80 m (48-52)

Haberdashery: 3 cm wide elastic, from 34 cm in size 34 to 54 cm in size 52, a 40 cm concealed zipper, and 60 cm of lightweight fusible interfacing type Vlieseline G785.

Sizes: 34 to 52
Difficulty level: expert
Language: the pattern and instructions are in French, with an English translation. Seam allowance of 1 cm included.

A video tutorial with step-by-step instructions is available.