The Throwback Dress is a vintage-inspired design that’s deceptively simple to make, and even easier to wear. This garment has a scoop neck, A-line silhouette and bell sleeves, and is the same front-to-back, making this dress reversible.
Add a full lining and it can become inside-out reversible as well! Optional pockets in the side seams are deep enough for modern smartphones. Retro with practicality!
This pattern has a choose-your-own-adventure format for the sewing instructions. I give you several different ways to finish your neckline + hems, how to add a full lining, and how to add side seam pockets. All instructions are written as beginner-friendly as I can possibly be!
Yardage Requirements: 2.25 – 5 yards. Please see chart for more information.
Skill Level: Beginner
Size Range: 2XS – 4X (drafted for a 32″ – 54″ bust). Please see chart for more information.
Fabric Recommendations: This pattern is designed for a light to mid-weight woven fabric with some drape, such as cotton, silk, tencel, viscose, rayon challis or a stable knit fabric, such as ponte, double-knit or knits without spandex. Side seam pockets + optional neck facing or bias tape facing can be made out of the same fabric or a Quilter’s cotton. Optional lining can be made with a classic poly or silk lining fabric or a lightweight cotton.
Notions: Bias tape for optional neck finish. Please see chart for details.
Interfacing: 1/8 yard optional for neck finish. Please see chart for details.
