Buy the S9702 Dresses sewing pattern from Simplicity. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. V-neck dress comes in above mid-knee to mid-calf lengths and has sleeve variations and side pockets. View A features a crochet trim on V-neckline and long sleeves gathered to self bias binding edges. View B has a ruffled hem, long sleeves with ruffles at ends, and elastic at wrists. View C is a tiered dress with short sleeves and gathered caps.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Cotton blends, poplin, gauze, linen. Interfacing: Lightweight fusible.

Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way design fabrics or shrinkage.

Sizing: K5 (8-10-12-14-16) Y5 (18-20-22-24-26) which is approx. UK sizes K5 (6-12), Y5 (14-24). based on our standardised size chart. Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. A: 1 yd. (0.9m) of 1 1/2" - 2" (4 - 5cm) crochet trim. B: 1/2 yd. (0.8m) of 3/8" (1cm) elastic. C: 5/8 yd. (0.5m) of 3/8" (1cm) elastic, one pkg. of 1/2" (.3cm) single fold bias tape.

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