Dress: This formal design is a classic dress with an elegant look. The princess style fits smoothly in the upper body blending to soft folds that flatter the hips. Dress has lined yoke and back zipper closure. A: sleeveless. B: long sleeves with thread loops and buttons.
NOTIONS: Dress A, B: Zipper: 22" for Sizes XS-XL and 24" for Sizes XXL-6X. Also for B: Two 3/8" Buttons and (Opt.) Silk Buttonhole Thread.
FABRICS: Dress A, B: Silk Chiffon, Crepe, Beaded Lace, Lightweight Rayon, Any Lightweight Woven Poly or Poly Blends. Also for Contrast A, B: Novelty Sheers. Lining A, B: Organza. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. Allow extra fabric to match plaids or stripes. Use nap yardages/layouts for pile, shaded or one-way design fabrics.
*with nap. **without nap.
Combinations: Miss (XS-S-M-L-XL), Woman (XXL-1X-2X-3X-4X-5X-6X)
This pattern is produced under the Butterick label.