It's the perfect afternoon for a game of croquet! This short-sleeved, dropped-waist dress comes in two versions. View A features a nautically inspired collar detail. View B has gentle gathers at the front and a simple yoke detail which is perfect for embellishment. The elasticized waist in both views is comfortable and features a cute bow detail.

Short-sleeved, dropped-waist dress in two versions. View A features a nautically inspired collar detail. View B has gentle gathers at the front and a simple yoke detail which is perfect for embellishment. The elasticized waist in both views is comfortable and features a cute bow detail.

SUGGESTED FABRIC: Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics like quilting cotton, broadcloth, shirting, poplin, chambray, and linen.

NOTIONS: Coordinating thread, lightweight fusible interfacing, one 3/8" or 1/2" button, 1 yard of 3/4"-wide elastic, 1/2 yard of 1 1/2"-wide ribbon for bow (optional).

DIFFICULTY: 2 out of 4 scissors
ADVANCED BEGINNER: Suitable for someone who has sewn from a pattern before or has taken a few classes and completed several projects.)