Buy the S9886 Dress sewing pattern from Simplicity. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Fitted colour-block dress has bodice with princess seams and bust darts. Dress comes in three lengths and can be made with or without sleeves. Dress A has a neckband. All views have 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: Challis, Charmeuse, Crepe, Double Georgette, Lightweight Cotton Blends, Rayon, Silky Types. 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: One pkg. of 1/2" (1.3cm) single fold bias tape. A: One 24" (61cm) invisible zipper. B,C: One 22" (56cm) invisible zipper.

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