Summer Staple Dress (Buttons and Blueprints)

The Summer Staple Dress is a classic gathered dress with a huge variety of options - three necklines (v, crew, scoop), six sleeve options (sleeveless, short, elbow, 3/4, long, and flutter), two waist lengths (empire and drop), and three hem lengths (above knee, below knee, and maxi). It has a comfortable relaxed fit, which is perfect for easy summer wear!

PATTERN INFORMATION

Difficulty Level: Confident Beginner

Recommended Fabric: Knit fabric with minimum 30% stretch (the skirt can be made with woven fabrics as well)

Print Options: Letter/A4 and A0 (copy shop) - both with layers

Projector Friendly File: Yes

Seam Allowance: 3/8" (1cm) included

Pattern Piece Features:

• Trim or trimless page assembly
• Band pattern pieces (cut chart also available in tutorial)
• Bust line marked for easy grading

Tutorial Features:

• Imperial measurements throughout tutorial
• Size Chart: 31-71" bust
• Finished measurements chart
• Fabric requirements chart (metric and imperial)
• Instructions for grading between sizes and shortening/lengthening
• Assembly layout
• Detailed tutorial with illustrations