Special Occasion

Size 6-12 only MISSES’ TOP AND SKIRT: Lined and underlined, close-fitting strapless top has boning, back closing with purchased covered buttons and loops; lined, flared, floor length skirt is tacked to stay at seams, forming drape effect and has back zipper; skirt B has purchased decorative rhinestones; skirt C has front hemline which extends to train in back.

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' Mix-and-Match Sweetheart Dresses Dresses have close-fitting, lined, boned bodice with side-front seams, yoke/overbodice variations, pencil skirt/long skirt/short skirt/overskirt variations with back invisible zipper, and optional long sleeves. Create your own design with mix and match pattern pieces. FABRICS: Bodice, Pencil Skirt: Satin, Tafetta. Overbodice, Sleeve: Double-Edge Scalloped Lace. Short, Long, Over Skirt, Yoke: Chiffon, Georgette. Lining: Lining Fabrics. NOTIONS: One 12" (31 cm) Invisible Zipper, 1 yd. (1 m) of Boning with Casing. Yoke: 2 Hooks & Eyes. Bodice: One Hook & Eye (Optional).

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' Dresses Close fitting lined dresses have princess seams and strap variations. A: Contrast overlay. C, D: Uneven hemline, wrong side of fabric will show. Includes separate pattern pieces for A/B, C, and D cups FABRICS: Crepes, Charmeuse, Crepe Back Satin, Drapey Knits. Overlay A: Lace. 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 14" (36 cm) Invisible Zipper, One Hook and Eye, 11/2 yds. (1.4 m) 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).

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.