Croquet Dress size 6m-4 Pattern by Oliver + S

Description

Short-sleeved, dropped-waist dress in two versions. View A features a nautically inspired collar detail. View B has gentle gathers at the front and a simple yoke detail which is perfect for embellishment. The elasticized waist in both views is comfortable and features a cute bow detail.

Skills Used

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After successfully sewing this pattern, you will have developed the following skills: flat-set sleeves and gathering.

Suggested Fabrics

Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, broadcloth, shirting, poplin, chambray, and linen.

Notions

Coordinating thread, lightweight fusible interfacing, one 3/8" or 1/2" button, 1 yard of 3/4"-wide elastic, 1/2 yard of 1 1/2"-wide ribbon for bow (optional).