Sew this easy knit dress with circle skirt
Find the free pattern for this dress at https://so-sew-easy.com/brief-encounter-dress
I like the combination in this dress of a fitted bodice and then a longer length circle skirt. Of course you can make this up a lot of different ways too:
Make it as shown
Make it without sleeves
Color block - with different but complimentary bodice and skirt fabrics
With a short flirty skirt - skater style
I'm trying to find a couple of knits that are opposites to each other, and if I'm lucky to find what I'm looking for, I'll probably make at least 1 or 2 more of this dress because it is so nice to wear.
Features:
Quick and easy to sew
Flattering fit
Pick your own skirt length
Center back seam to help get a nice fit
Short sleeves, or make a sleeveless version too
Sizes 29- 41 bust, 33-45 inch hips
For knit fabrics only – I used an ITY knit with plenty of stretch
Step by step sewing checklist (in the download)
Materials needed:
Knit stretch fabric with good stretch and recovery, and a nice drape
Matching thread
Stretch or ball point needle for knit fabrics
Useful – serger or Overcasting foot
Optional – Stretch Twin Needle
Optional –knit stay tape