A gorgeous pretty-quirky style, perfect for light or medium weight drape-y fabrics like crepe, rayon, silk twill, charmeuse,
tencel, viscose or even a silk jersey.

Semi-fitted Dress or Blouse has a gently shaped center back seam, front & back bodice panel seams, half darts, a slightly dropped waist seam and a concealed front button closure. Neckline is a scooped ‘U’ shape with a simple banded collar. Add the optional fluted ruffle to the center front; and choose between a classic cap and a fluted cap sleeve. Dress has a gentle A-Line flare, and finishes below the knee with a narrow hem; blouse features a deep doubled hem band to finish at the hip.

Wear these pieces for a great daytime look: team the blouse with your favorite cropped jeans, a chic pencil skirt, or slouchy wide-legged linen pant; wear the dress as-is for a modern daytime outfit, or add a belt for a retro-fabulous look.

Shopping List

Fabric requirements are for the blouse only; for the dress, add an extra yard or 92cm.

For sizes 6-8-10-12-14-16 y ou’ll need around 1 3/4 yards/ 1.62 m fabric;
for sizes 18-20-22-24-26 you’ll need around 2 yards / 1.82m fabric.

You’ll also need around ½ yard / 46 cm of fusible interfacing plus 5 x ½” or 1.25 cm buttons; 2 x 3/8" or 1cm snaps are optional.

All fabric amounts are for 60”/150cm wide fabric.