This summer dress (B4443) with a bias-cut skirt has been the runaway favourite with my beginner class, since its introduction in 2012. Six options (or ‘views’) exist – with or without sleeves, ribbon trims, tie belt, v-neck or round, or strapless (not recommended). Pattern specifies lined bodice, but most students choose to line the skirt as well.
Available in sizes 8 – 22, but check size chart, as pattern sizes are generally significantly smaller than ready-to-wear.
Recommended fabrics: linens, cottons, poly-cottons, ginghams. If lining skirt (recommended), buy same quantity of lining as dress fabric.
Butterick size chart
Measurements in inches
SIZE
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4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
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Bust | 291/2 | 301/2 | 311/2 | 321/2 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 |
Chest | 271/2 | 281/2 | 291/2 | 301/2 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 |
Waist | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 261/2 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 37 | 39 | 411/2 |
Hip | 311/2 | 321/2 | 331/2 | 341/2 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 50 |
Measurements in centemeters
SIZE
|
4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bust | 75 | 78 | 80 | 83 | 87 | 92 | 97 | 102 | 107 | 112 | 117 | 122 |
Chest | 70 | 73 | 75 | 78 | 81 | 87 | 92 | 97 | 102 | 107 | 112 | 117 |
Waist | 56 | 58 | 61 | 64 | 67 | 71 | 76 | 81 | 87 | 94 | 99 | 104 |
Hip | 80 | 83 | 85 | 88 | 92 | 97 | 102 | 107 | 112 | 117 | 122 | 127 |