Evening

MISSES' DRESSES AND BELT: Dresses have princess seams, close-fitting, underlined, lined, boned bodice and semi-fitted skirt variations, and invisible back zipper. Dresses also have circular skirt cut on crosswise grain, and overskirt, wrong side will show. SUGGESTED FABRICS: Satin, Peau De Soie, Taffeta, Faille. Sheer Bodice, Circular Skirt, Hi-Low Skirt: Sheer Fabrics.

MISSES' DRESSES: Lined, pullover dresses with or without peplum have close-fitting bodice, back neckline, skirt (fitted through hips) and sleeve variations, and elasticized waist. Peplum and long skirts: narrow hem. Long skirt with train, wrong side shows on hemline. Create your own design with mix and match pattern pieces. Note: tips to embellish your finished dress are included. Designed for medium-weight moderate stretch knits. SUGGESTED FABRICS: Moderate Stretch Knits: Novelty Knits, Stretch Lace, Matted Jersey. Lining: Tricot, Lightweight Jerseys.

MISSES'/WOMEN'S DRESSES: Lined dresses have overlay and midriff variations, close-fitting bodice with front princess seams, gathered skirt and invisible back zipper. Very narrow hem. Create your own design with mix and match pattern pieces. Note: Tips to embellish your finished dress are included. Designed for medium-weight woven fabrics.

MISSES'/MISS PETITE DRESSES: Semi-fitted, lined, boned dresses (close-fitting through bust) have side-front and side-back seams, attached petticoat, hemline variations, and invisible back zipper. A, B, C: Back extends into train, wrong side shows. B, D: Yoke, and hook/eye closing. Designed for medium-weight wovens and stretch fabrics. FABRICS: Satin, Tafetta, Shantung, Dupioni. Contrast B, D: Stretch Lace, Mesh. Petticoat: Netting, Tulle. Lining: Lining Fabrics. NOTIONS: A, B, C, D: One 12" Invisible Zipper, 11/4 yds. of Boning with Casing. A, C: Hook & Eye. B, D: Two Hook & Eyes. RATING : AVERAGE

Misses' Column and Trumpet Dresses with Bodice and Sleeve Variations Dresses have close-fitting bodice with halter or sleeved options. Close-fitting skirt is straight with length variations or with mermaid flounce. Create your own design with mix and match pattern pieces. FABRICS: Moderate Stretch Knits (35% Cross Grain): Jerseys, Novelty Knit, Metallic Knit, Stretch Lace. Underlining: Jerseys, Tricot. NOTIONS: All Views: 11/4 yds. (1.2 m) of 1/4" (0.6 cm) Elastic. Halter Bodice: Two Hooks & Eyes, 3/4 yd. (0.7 m) of 1/4" (0.6 cm) Elastic.

Misses'/Miss Petite Dresses with Shoulder and Skirt Variations Dresses have close-fitting bodices with neckline variations. Skirt options include circular skirt or long, close-fitting straight skirt with side slit and back train option. Create your own design with mix and match pattern pieces. FABRICS: Two-way Stretch Knits (50% Cross Grain): Jerseys, Novelty Knits, Interlock, Velvet Knits. Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage. NOTIONS: 1/4" (0.6 cm) Elastic: 3 yds. (2.7 m) for Bodice and One Shoulder Bodice; 6 yds. (5.5 m) for off Shoulder Bodice.

Misses' Dresses Close fitting lined dresses have bodice and skirt variations. Create your own design with mix and match pattern pieces. Design options include: scoop neck bodice, bra bodice, off the shoulder bodice, pleated skirt, and straight skirt. FABRICS: Shantung, Taffeta, Novelty Fabrics, Satin. Lining: Lining Fabrics. Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage. NOTIONS: One Hook and Eye. Scoop Neck Bodice: One 12" (31 cm) Invisible Zipper. Bra Bodice: One 12" (31 cm) Invisible Zipper, 11/4 yds. (1.2 m) of Trim for Bra Straps. Off Shoulder Bodice: One 22" (56 cm) Zipper.

Misses' Dresses Lined floor-length dress has close-fitting bust with darts, interfaced neckline, side-front and side-back seams, invisible back zipper, and sleeve, fabric and hem variations. C, D: Train. FABRICS: Crepes, Stable Knits, Taffeta, Satin. Overlay: Lace, Sheers. Lining: Lining Fabrics. Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage. NOTIONS: One 20" (51 cm) Invisible Zipper, One Hook & Eye.

Misses' Dresses Dresses are fully lined with interfaced bodice and midriff, boning, invisible back zipper with hook and eye, and bodice and skirt variations. Includes options for gathered bodice and midriff overlays, strapless bodice, split-front bodice with boning, and gathered or trumpet skirts. Create your own design with mix and match pattern pieces. FABRICS: Taffeta, Crepes, Shantung, Charmuese. Lining: Lining Fabrics. Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage. NOTIONS: Dress: One 16" (41 cm) Invisible Zipper and One Hook & Eye. Bodice 1, 3, Midriff 4, 5: 1/2 yd. (0.5 m) of Boning with Casing

Misses' Dresses Pullover dresses are fitted through bust with neck facings, side zipper closure and back skirt vent with length variations. Two- part Overskirt, open at center back, is gathered onto a waistband which fastens in front with hooks and eyes. Cummerbund is boned and fastens in back with hooks and eyes. FABRICS: Taffeta, Brocade, Satin, Crepe. Note: Fabric requirement allows for nap, one-way design or shading. Extra fabric may be needed to match design or for shrinkage. NOTIONS: A, B: One 12" (31 cm) Zipper, Five Hook & Eye Sets, One Waistband Hook and Bar Set, 1/2 yd. (0.5 m) of 1/4" (0.6 cm) Plastic Boning and 1/2 yd. (0.5 m) of 3/8" (1 cm) Ribbon or Seam Binding (Optional).

Misses' & Women's Special Occasion Dresses FABRICS: Sequin Fabric, Satin, Crepes, Crepe Back Satin. A: Border Print. Lining: Lining Fabrics, China Silk.

Tie-back faux wrap dresses with length & hem variations

Knit pull-on dresses with two bodices & skirt variations plus sleeve. Two-way Stretch Knits (50% cross grain): Jerseys, Interlock,Velvet Knits, Novelty Knits. Lining: Tricot.

Sleeveless knit dresses have a scoop or crew neckline with open back and band details. Dresses comes in two lengths and has front seam that starts from the waist then opens up into a slit. Difficulty: 3 (Average) Suitable Fabrics: Stretch Knits (50% Stretch) only such as: Interlock, Jersey, Stretch Velvet.

Bias cut special occasion dress by Brandi Joan has side rouching, cowl neckline and high slit. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Challis, Charmeuse, Crepes, Stable Knits. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Special occasion dress or jumpsuit can be worn with detachable overskirt that has optional train. Separate patterns for cup sizes A/B, C, D for Misses' and C, D and DD for Women's size range. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Novelty Fabric, Satin, Shantung, Taffeta. Contrast A: Lace, Sequin, Sheers. Lining: Lining Fabrics. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Evening gown dresses for Misses and Women sizes 10-28W. Dresses have curved empire and princess seams, baby hem, straps or racerback style and invisible zipper closure. View C dress is floor length with train. Difficulty: Average Suitable Fabrics: Charmeuse, Crepe Back Satin, Crepes. Lining: Lining Fabrics. Interfacing B,C: Lightweight Fusible.

Fitted special occasion dresses feature cut-out detail at front, boning, invisible back zipper closure and neckline and skirt variations. Views A and B have off the shoulder bow neckline. View C has sweetheart neckline. View A has gathered skirt. Views B and C have front slit opening at skirt. Fabric suggestions Cotton Blends, Crepe Back Satin, Satin, Taffeta. Lining: Lining Fabrics. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Close fitting, lined, plunge neck halter dresses have empire seaming, under bust gathers and back neck ties and invisible back zipper. Bias cut skirt stretches to a close fit. Fabric suggestions Crepe, Crepe Back Satin, Crepe de Chine, Rayon Challis. Lining: Charmeuse, Polyester China Silk. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.

Empire waist dress, close-fitting through bust, has sweetheart neckline, double bow front, lined bodice and narrow straps. Full skirt has side front pockets, no side seams. Invisible back zipper and unlined skirt. Fabric suggestions Faille, Mikado, Sateen, Taffeta. Lining: Lining Fabric. Interfacing: Medium weight fusible

Lined, fitted, bias cut dress has spaghetti straps, low back, bow detail and invisible side seam zipper. Views B and C have hi-low hem. View B has contrast. Fabric suggestions Charmeuse, Crepe Back Satin, Crepe de Chine. Lining: Lining Fabric.

Close-fitting, lined, off-the shoulder sheath dress has knot detail, invisible back zipper and back vent. Fabric suggestions Ponte Knit, Stretch Crepe, Stretch Denim, Stretch Satin. Lining: Stretch Lining Fabric. See Stretch Gauge. Interfacing: Nylon Fusible Knit.

Special occasion dresses with concealed button closure have collar or collarless option, flounce sleeves, princess seams, ties at the back, horsehair braid on hem, side pockets and length variations. View B dress has back train. Fabric suggestions Cotton Blends, Dupioni, Mikado, Satin, Taffeta. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible. NOTE: Wrong side of fabric will show.

Lined strapless dress, close-fitting through waist and bust, has bias bands over bodice, boning, side front slit and invisible back zipper. Pleated overskirt has waistband with back button closure and invisible back zipper. Fabric suggestions Brocade, Crepe Back Satin, Heavy Satin, Mikado, Shantung. Lining: Charmeuse, Lining Fabric, Taffeta. Interfacing: Medium weight fusible.

Close fitting, strapless dress with hourglass shaping is lined and underlined, has built in foundation with hip padding, decorative fabric covered buttons, flaps, invisible back zipper and concealed high front slit. Fabric suggestions Crepe, Duchess Satin, Mikado. Lining: Charmeuse, Taffeta. Underlining: Organza. Interfacing: Medium weight Fusible.