Hallon is a swingy dress perfect for summer! View A has a very relaxed fit and a lovely ruffled hem. The back sits low and loose, so the shape of your gorgeous back can be seen. View B has a straighter fit, with no back gathers, so it sits closer to your back. It also has side seam slits.
You can of course also mix it up and put the hem ruffle on View B, or not use the hem ruffle on View A and add side seam slits instead.
Skill level: Adventurous beginner.
Fabric requirements:
View A: 115 cm wide fabric: 330 – 360 cm // 150 cm wide fabric: 300 – 310 cm.
View B: 115 cm wide fabric: 300 cm // 150 cm wide fabric: 270 cm.
Sizing: 00 – 30 with B and D cup options (see sizing chart with the pictures below).
Choose B cup if your upper bust and full bust have a 5 cm difference. Choose a D cup if your upper bust and full bust have a 10 cm difference.
PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (53 pages for sizes 00-18, 60-61 pages for sizes 14-30); A0 copy shop pattern (4 sheets for sizes 00-18, 4 sheets for sizes 14-30); projector file. This pattern has layers, so you can print just the size(s) you need.
Fabric suggestions: This dress looks great in light to medium-weight woven fabric, such as silk crepe or charmeuse, rayon twill or challis, tencel or modal. View A would also look cute and billowy in crisp cotton or linen. View B begs to be made in a slinky, drapey fabric.