Purchase Materials Used Below:
- 4-5 yards Mood Exclusive Understory Samba Rayon Batiste
- MDF213 – The Amaryllis Dress Sewing Pattern (free download below!)
Alternative Recommended Fabrics:
All seam allowances are 1/2″ unless otherwise stated. See chart below for sizing specifications. Note, this specific pattern is available up to a size 30.
Step 1
Begin by attach the side bodice pieces to each of the front bodices, matching up any notches. I recommend a French seam here since the dress is unlined. Press the seam and avoid puckering the fabric.
Step 2
Next, add the side bodice to either side of your back bodice before sewing the shoulders together with French seams
Step 3
Using a regular seam, attach the front neckline facing to the back facing at the shoulder. Press the seams open and finish the outer edge with a rolled hem.
Step 4
Fabric faces together, attach the facing along the neckline of your bodice. Clip the seam allowance around the curve, turn your facing toward the inside of your dress and press.
Step 5
Overlap your front bodice panels and pin them together, like below.
Step 6
This pattern is loose and comfy, but if you’d like the top bodice portion to fit a tad more snug, you can add 1″ pleats where the back bodice meets the side. Since the skirt tiers just gather into the bodice, it just means there’ll be a bit more gathered into the back if you add the pleats.
Step 7
Create each of your skirt tiers, attaching the front and backs at the side seams using French seams. Gather the upper tier into the bodice and attach with a regular seam. Repeat with the lower tier, gathering it into the upper. I recommend binding the seams to keep them neat.
Step 8
Create each of your sleeves, sewing up the inseam with a French seam. Press the seam flat.
Step 9
Set each of your sleeves into their respective armscyes and hem the lower edges with a 1/4″ rolled hem. Do the same with the hem of your skirt to finish the dress.
Would linen be a good option for this dress?
Yes, a linen would look lovely!
I recently bought a similar fabric and had just this dress in mind!
What other types of fabric could I use?
Hi, Barbara! I’d recommend Batiste, Cotton Double Gauze, Chambray, or Voile. 🙂
hi there! how would you sew this pattern in a jersey? What modifications would I make to the pattern? i found this pattern link in an article about jersey (https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/how-to-wear-jersey-this-spring-summer-free-sewing-patterns/) but none of the suggested fabrics for this pattern have any stretch. what do you think? thanks
Hi! This pattern would work fine as-is in a jersey. However, if you are concerned about stretch, you can always size down and reinforce the neckline. 🙂
Hello! I am attempting to make this dress for my daughter, who is a size 6 and 7 months pregnant. How would you recommend adjusting it to be more maternity friendly? Thanks!
Hi Richard! What a wonderful project! I would add a few inches to the front of the skirt, between the side seams. Make sure the curve is gradual and symmetrical.
I did this dress in a 12-14.
I added pockets, I added a tier to make it a maxi dress, and I made a decorative hem for the sleeves.
I used a thrifted cotton bedsheet.
I absolutely love this dress!
I then did this dress in a 0-2 for a friend as a gift, I also added pockets and extended the dress to be maxi length.
I used a thrifted tablecloth, this fabric had no give, so I may need to add a zipper if getting into the dress is a bit challenging.