Buy the S9641 Button Down Dresses sewing pattern from Simplicity. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner/intermediate dressmaker. This shirt dress is shaped with a corset-style bodice, darts at the back and a mini length flared hem. Views A and C have classic collars. View A has dropped shoulders and puff sleeves with bands. View B has neck band with short sleeves. View C has gathered sheer sleeves with elastic at hem.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:
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Suggested fabrics: Cotton, Cotton Blends, Poplin. Contrast C (Sleeves): Sheer Fabrics, Novelty Sheers. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.
Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way design fabrics or shrinkage.
Sizing: D5 (4-6-8-10-12) R5 (14-16-18-20-22), which is approx. UK sizes D5 (4 – 8), R5 (10– 18/20). based on our . Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Thread. A,B,C: Nine 1/2"" (1.3cm) buttons. Also for C: 1 yd. (1.0m) of 3/8"" (1cm) wide elastic.
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