Sunshine Dress
$9.00
This beginner knit pattern is fitted through bodice and semi-fitted at hips. The skirt seam hits at natural waistline, skimming right over that lower belly area for a flattering silhouette. The 3 bodice options will give you so many different looks you can wear one each day of summer, spring break, vacation and no one will know it’s the same dress pattern!
Includes strapless, halter, and full tank cross over bodices all with flattering ruching along the side seams. Skirt is a gathered skirt with above knee, just below knee and maxi lengths included. The pocket option is easy and oh so fun!
Here is a round up of all shapes and sizes wearing this pattern! And an album in our FB group here!
We also have shared some easy little tutorials on how to get even more out of this pattern here! And some inspiration for mashing this with some of our other patterns here 🙂
Nikki B (verified owner) –
Okay I’m going to review this because I was looking for opinions and couldn’t believe no one had added one yet. I made the crossover bodice in maxi length with pockets and hacked my own side slit for air conditioning purposes. I absolutely love it — the pockets look great even on a fancier dress — and I look forward to wearing it this summer. I found the pattern easy to follow although the 3/8″ & 5/8″ seam allowances to create the gathers kinda confused me for the crossover part. Make sure those two lines are done on each side of the gathered part of the bodice (and, later, the skirt of the dress) for easier gathering. I eventually realized after I had serged and sewn down my bodice gathers, but at least I knew what to do for the skirt! 😀 Great pattern and I look forward to making many more. The halter option may be my next one!
Alison Robertson (verified owner) –
this is an easy pattern to sew. i made the strapless top with the maxi skirt. i highly recommend using a square to get the skirt even as there is no pattern cut out for it.
Sarah De Loose (verified owner) –
Very nice pattern!