This is a pdf pattern for the Josephine dress (and top).
The Josephine dress (and top) is an advanced beginner pattern that works in light to mid-weight woven fabrics.
The Josephine is fitted through the yoke/upper bust and is loose through the bust/waist/hip. It has 2 views.
View A is a crew-necked, babydoll top with a gathered sweetheart yoke—optional ruffles at the sleeve.
View B is a crew-necked, tiered babydoll dress with a gathered sweetheart yoke and optional ruffled sleeves. It can be made with multiple tiers for a variety of looks. (Check page 4 of the pdf pattern instructions for some tier ideas!)
It comes with an A0 copy shop pattern, a projector pattern and a letter size pattern to print at home.
The file has size layers so you can choose to see just the sizes you want.
Sizing from 0 to 34. Max size bust 60"
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The Josephine dress, with its baby doll silhouette, is not only stylish but also comfortable, making it a perfect choice for a hot summer day.
The top can be made cropped or regular length and paired with pants, shorts, or a skirt.
The dress can be made in a babydoll or a longer tea length. Pair it with your favorite sneakers for an everyday look, or elevate it with heels.
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The Josephine dress was initially designed as a scrap-buster top for lightweight wovens. Some great options are cotton lawn, quilting cotton, handkerchief linen, or silks. I love adding a see-through element like silk organza or lace. The unique style lines can be accentuated by making a scrappy top with multiple fabrics or color blocking. While it was designed for lightweight fabrics, it also works in heavier, stiffer fabrics. The more structured your fabric is, the more dramatic the silhouette will be.
I have made several versions of this top/dress with vintage linens. I piece together multiple handkerchiefs for the tiers of the dress.