Swoosh around in effortless style with this on-trend dress. Endlessly versatile, pick cool cotton for summer, cosy needlecord for winter or drapey viscose for added swish!

• Easy-fitting bodice with bust darts and button front opening
• Classic two-piece collar and stand
• Choice of short sleeves or full-length billowy sleeves with elasticated cuffs
• Gathered skirt can be hemmed at the knee or add the midi-length panel for a trendy tiered look
• Optional narrow tie to cinch the waist
• And of course, side seam pockets!

SKILL LEVEL: Improvers

SIZE RANGE: UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

MODEL GARMENT SIZES: Marcela is wearing the UK 6-24 range (turquoise, multi and blue needlecord dresses) and wears size 4 (UK 12). Sarah is modelling the UK 16-34 range (blue and white dotty dresses) and wears size 11 (UK 26).

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS: Lightweight woven fabrics that gather easily, such as cotton lawn, poplin, voile, seersucker, viscose (rayon) or crêpe.

SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS: 0.5m (5/8yd) interfacing, matching thread, 5 x 12-15mm buttons. Sewing machine and basic tools, incl buttonhole foot. 

Long sleeve version: 0.5m (5/8yd) x 10mm (3/8in) wide elastic, plus 2 safety pins.