Reach for this throw-it-on sundress on those sticky, hot summer days when you don’t know what else to wear, or layer it up over a t-shirt as the sun goes down. The easy-fitting empire waist bodice is gently shaped with pleats under the bust and has a neat bias binding finish on the inside.
The slightly square scoop neckline is designed to cover a bra, with optional bra strap stays for added security. Add the optional faux ties to the straps for an extra touch of whimsy. Choose from mini-, knee- or maxi-length hemlines for the floaty, gathered skirt. And, of course, it has side seam pockets for your ice cream money!
SKILL LEVEL - Confident beginners
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS - Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics with drape such as cotton lawn, poplin, seersucker, lighter-weight linen and blends, double gauze, chambray, viscose (rayon), Tencel (lyocell), crepe de chine or georgette.
SUPPLIES
- Matching and contrast thread
- 2.8m x 10-13mm wide single fold bias binding OR 0.4m extra fabric (such as a lightweight cotton) to make your own.
- Optional; 2.6m iron-on seam tape to stabilise neckline and armholes on draper fabrics.
- Small piece of iron-on interfacing
- Sewing machine and basic tools
SIZES (BODY MEASUREMENTS)
| PATTERN SIZE |
BUST |
WAIST |
HIP |
| 1 (UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34) |
76cm (30in) |
61cm (24in) |
84cm (33in) |
| 2 (UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36) |
81cm (32in) |
66cm (26in) |
89cm (35in) |
| 3 (UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38) |
86.5cm (34in) |
71cm (28in) |
94cm (37in) |
| 4 (UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40) |
91.5cm (36in) |
76cm (30in) |
99cm (39in) |
| 5 (UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42) |
96.5cm (38in) |
81cm (32in) |
104cm (41in) |
| 6 (UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44) |
101.5cm (40in) |
86.5cm (34in) |
109cm (43in) |
| 7 (UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46) |
106.5cm (42in) |
91.5cm (36in) |
114cm (45in) |
| 8 (UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48) |
112cm (44in) |
96.5cm (38in) |
119.5cm (47in) |
| 9 (UK 22 / US 18 / EUR 50) |
117cm (46in) |
101.5cm (40in) |
124.5cm (49in) |
| 10 (UK 24 / US 20 / EUR 52) |
122cm (48in) |
106.5cm (42in) |
129.5cm (51in) |
