Flowing Sundress

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Skill level

This is a simple dress to sew with only one major seam. This pattern line comes without step-by-step sewing instructions, seam and hem allowances, and with just the essential markings. A beginner will need to pause and think about how to approach the sewing. All others will find it an easy project to tackle.

Size range and fitting

Sized European 42, 46, 50. For busts 34-1/2 inches to 41-3/4 inches, waists 26-3/4 inches to 34 inches and hips 36-1/4 inches to 43-1/2 inches. The fit is forgiving, as it can be adjusted via the drawstring under the bust.

Fabrics

Choose silks, rayons, cottons, laces, or other drapey fabrics. Elevate the look with a luxurious fabric. Keep in mind the fabric’s wrong side will show at the center-back cascade.   

Style and sewing details

This zero-waste design is a simple rectangular panel with a cutout for the V-neckline plus the shoulder straps. It is a relaxed summer dress, quick to make and effortless to wear, as it slips over the head, and has no closure.

• The bust shaping is achieved with vertical darts along the top edge, one on each side at 4 inches away from straps/neckline area. The location is normally where there would be a side seam.

• The width is controlled with a drawstring inserted into a casing, diagonally just below the bust.

• The center-back seam is angled, sewn from the upper back edge to within 15 inches from the bottom.

• The excess fabric beyond the seamline forms an undulating wave of soft flounces down the center back.

• If it works better for your fabric, add a center-front seam, as the seamstress did for the sample.   

• Use this as a beach cover-up, luau attire, or as a summery dress.

• Take it a step further and create it from a one-of-a-kind, opulent lace—the pièce de résistance type. For additional structure, use two layers or add a lining. The benefit to the two layers is a self-lined cascade. Now you have turned it into eveningwear or a special-occasion garment. Your imagination is the limit.

• The pattern PDF is available only in tiles. Piecing is required, but there are only 21 pages.

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