Available in sizes 8 - 22 ( i made a 22 with no pattern amendments)
Pattern Description:
Very easy
Slightly flared
Below mid knee
Fitted bodice
Lined bodice
Empire waistline
Pleats
Side seam pockets
Side zipper closure
Contrast band
I chose to omit the side pockets, mainly because i do not need the extra bulk on my hips, and because having put side pockets in dresses before, i know i very rarely use them.
I also didn't do the contrast band because finding a solid colour which matched the fabric i used was going to take a while, also choosing which colour to match with was driving me mad.
So i eventually made deviant A with skirt B !
And this is how it turned out.
The fabric was from John Lewis, it cost £3.99 p/m in the sale ! A good bargain. Its a very light weight 100% cotton.
In fact its so light weight I'm considering lining the skirt as i feel on a sunny day it may be a tad see-through.
The bodice is lined in 100% cotton, I prefer to line my summer dresses in cotton as its cooler.
Side View.
Concealed side zip.
Photo of Bodice detail.
Top stitched
I enjoyed making up this pattern, it was definitely easy to follow.
As always with dress making the key is in the preparation i.e. pressing the pleats and pattern pieces to ensure a crisp finish.
All i need to do know it hem it and then wait for a beautiful sunny day......i might be waiting quite a while......
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