Buy the S9703 Dresses sewing pattern from Simplicity. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Flounce dresses with V-shape neckline and bust darts come in three lengths. This pattern features slight gathers at waist and gathered tier skirt. Dresses include lining in the bodice and yoke, invisible zipper, and side seam pockets.

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 lawn, challis, charmeuse, cotton blends, crepe de chine, double georgette, gauze, poplin, silky types. Lining: Polyester, lining fabrics. 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) P5 (12-14-16-18-20) which is approx. UK sizes D5 (4/6 – 8), P5 (8– 16). based on our standardised size chart. Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. A,B,C: One 22" (56cm) invisible zipper (adjust to fit).

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