Dresses

Shrug is unlined. Pullover dresses have very loose-fitting, gathered surplice bodice, forward shoulder seams, no shoulder seams, bias band, raised waist, and skirt variations. B, C: Asymmetrical hemline, wrong side shows. B, D: Sleeveless. C: Three-quarter length sleeves. D: Cut on crosswise grain and maxi length. A, C, D: Stitched hem on sleeves. All have narrow hem. Note: No provisions provided for above waist adjustment on all garments.

Pullover dresses have collar, collar band, fitted bodice, front half-placket, fly button closing, French darts, partially elasticized back pleated into self-lined yoke, skirt with side-front and side-back seams, shaped hemline, and narrow hem. A: Sleeveless, bias armhole facings. B: Long sleeves gathered into barrel cuffs.

Pullover dresses have loose-fitting, lined bodice with shoulder pleats, raised front waist, front pleated and elasticized back skirt, narrow hem, and front snap closing. A: Contrast bodice. A, D: Sleeveless. B: Long sleeves gathered into bands. C: Short sleeves. C, D: Front extends into tie ends. D: Maxi-length. FABRICS: Challis, Crepe de Chine, Crepes, Cotton Blends. Lining: Lining Fabrics. NOTIONS: 5/8 yd. (0.6 m) of 1/4" (0.6 cm) Elastic, Three Small Snaps.

Pullover dresses, close-fitting through bust, have neck band, sleeve and hemline variations. Narrow hems. A: Short sleeves. B: Long sleeves. C: High-low hem. C, D: Cap sleeves. D: Front slit. FABRICS: Medium-Weight Moderate Stretch Knits: Cotton Knits, Cotton Jersey. **Only size XS - M (4 - 14) available

Pullover dresses (close-fitting through bust) have diagonal seam detail, hemline variations, and narrow hem. A: Armhole bands. B: Stitched hem on sleeves. C: Upper front and back, cut on crosswise grain, bias lower front and back. A, C: Handkerchief hem. A, C, D: Wrong side shows on hemline. C, D: Sleeveless. D: High-low hem. Note: No provisions provided for above waist adjustment. FABRICS: Medium-Weight Moderate Stretch Knits: Cotton Jersey, Interlock, Cotton Knit.

Fitted, pullover, sleeveless dress and pull-on jumpsuit have front and back extending into tie ends (wrong side shows) and narrow hem. Circa 1976 For moderate stretch knits only.

Tops and dresses (close-fitting through bust) have bias neck facing, self-lined side-front and side-back, gathers, raised waist, invisible back zipper, narrow hem and topstitching. A, C, D: Sleeveless. B: Flutter sleeves, underarm slit. D: Front slit. Includes separate pattern pieces for A/B, C and D cup sizes. FABRICS: Washed Silks, Crepe de Chine, Crepe, Cotton Blends.

Pullover top, dresses and pull-on skirts have narrow hem. A: Stitched hem. A, B, C: Sleeveless and scoop neckline. C, F: Shaped hemline (wrong side shows). D, E, F: Elasticized waist. Patterns designed for the beginner Easy-to-follow instructions and basic sewing tips For moderate stretch knits only.

Top, tunic and dresses (semi-fitted through bust) have collar, back pleated into self-lined yoke with forward shoulder seams, and front-fly button closing. B, C: Button tab, below-elbow sleeves. A, B, D: Narrow hem. A, D: Sleeve bands, shaped hemline. B, C, D: Chest pockets. C, D: Flaps. Rolled sleeves B, C and hemline B, D: Wrong side shows. E: Self-belt. B, D, E: Side slits. C, E: Stitched hem. FABRICS: Cotton Blends, Gingham, Linen, Chambray, Crepes.

Misses' Laced-Up or Split-Neck Tops and Dress Loose-fitting, pullover tops and dress have front band, French darts, shaped hemline, and narrow hem. A: Short sleeves and sleeve bands. B: Collar. A, B: Neck band. B, C: Chest pockets, long, two-piece sleeves with pleats, button cuffs and tabs. Wrong side shows on rolled sleeves. D: Sleeveless. Mock-neck C, D and armhole D bands. B, C, D: Purchased lacing.

Misses' Handkerchief-Hem, Tent Dresses and Jumpsuit Pullover, sleeveless dresses and pull-on jumpsuit have V-neckline, draped sides and narrow hem. A: Lined. C: Contrast lower bands. D: Wide-leg openings.

Misses' Sleeveless, Side-Panel Dresses and Belt Pullover, loose-fitting, sleeveless dresses have back neck slit, side panels, narrow hem, and neckline and armhole bindings. A: Contrast belt. B: High-low hem (wrong side of fabric shows). B, C: Shaped hemlines. C: Front and back cut on crosswise grain. D: Side-front slit.

Misses' Gathered-Neckline Dresses with Ties, and Belt Loose-fitting, sleeveless, pullover dresses have neckline gathers, back neck slit and hemline variations. C: Belt, and side slit. D: Elasticized waist.

Misses' Wrap Dresses and Belt Fitted, wrap dress has self-belt and French darts. A: Flutter sleeves. B: Bishop sleeves. C, D: Sleeveless. D: High-low hem (wrong side of fabric will show).

Misses' Flared Knit Top and Dress Flared pullover top and dress are close-fitting through bust, with round neckline with band, back neck slit, narrow hem and sleeve variations. A: Three-quarter sleeves. B: Sleeveless. For moderate stretch knits only.

Misses' Notched Tunic and Dresses Semi-fitted A-line tunic and dress have French darts, notch-neckline and sleeve variations. A, B: Ribbon trim. A, C: Flared sleeves. A, B, C: Side slits. A: Contrast bands. B, D: Sleeveless. C: Purchased cording. D: Purchased beads. C, D: Stitched hem.

Misses' Overlay-Bodice Dresses, Romper and Jumpsuit Sleeveless dresses, romper and jumpsuit are fitted through the bodice, have front and back overlays, scoop neckline, gathers, back invisible zipper, topstitching and narrow hems. C, D: Side pockets. C: Purchased scallop lace or eyelet trim. © 2016 Laura Ashley, Inc FABRICS: Crepes, Challis, Crepe de Chine, Lawn. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. NOTIONS: A, B, C, D: 20" (51 cm) Invisible Zipper, Hook & Eye. C: 33/4 yds. (3.5 m) of 1" - 2" (2.5 cm - 5 cm) Scallop Lace Trim.

Misses' Twist-Front Dresses Close-fitting pullover dress has front twist detail at waist and neckline variations. A, C: Sleeveless. A, D: Mock-neck collar. B: Long sleeves. D: Short sleeves. Note: No provisions provided for above waist adjustment. FABRICS: Two-way stretch knits: Jerseys, Matted Jerseys. Interlock.

Misses' Elastic-Waist Dresses with Sleeve Variations Pullover dresses have elastic seamed waist, sleeve and length variations. A: Front bodice lace-up with two-part eyelets and trumpet sleeves. B: Purchased lace and bishop sleeves. C: Purchased piping and flared sleeves with ruffled band. D: Sleeveless and floor-length. C, D: Notch neckline. © 2016 Laura Ashley, Inc. All Rights Reserved FABRICS: Challis, Crepes, Crepe de Chine, Cotton Blends. Contrast B: Lace, Eyelet. NOTIONS: A, C, D: 11/4 yds. (1.2 m) of 1/4" (0.6 cm) Elastic. A: Sixteen Eyelets. B: Five 1/2" (1.3 cm) Buttons, 1/2 yd. (0.5 m) of 1/8" (0.3 cm) Elastic, 13/4 yds. (1.6 m) of 1/4" (0.6 cm) Elastic and 15/8 yds. (1.5 m) of Scalloped Lace Trim. C: 15/8 yds. (1.5 m) of Piping.

Misses' Knit Dresses with V, Crew or Scoop Necklines Pullover dress, fitted through bust, have neckline, sleeve and hem variations. A, F: Sleeveless. B: Three-quarter length sleeves. C: Long sleeves. D, E: Short sleeves. A, B: V-neckline. C, D: Crew neckline. E, F: Scoop neckline. FABRICS: Moderate stretch knits: Interlock, Cotton Jerseys, Cotton Knit.

Misses' Inverted Notch-Collar Shirtdresses and Belt Pullover dress has semi-fitted bodice, side zipper closing, skirt with front and back pleats, self-belt and contrast neckbands. A: Short sleeves with contrast band, skirt cut on crosswise grain. B: Long sleeves with cuff and placket. Circa 1943 FABRICS: Crepes, Border Prints, Challis, Gingham. NOTIONS: A, B: 14" (36 cm) Zipper, 1" (2.5 cm) Buckle. A: Three 5/8" (1.5 cm) Buttons. B: Five 5/8" (1.5 cm) Buttons.

Misses'/Miss Petite Paneled Dresses Fitted dresses have side-front and side-back panels and sleeve variations. A, D: Purchased piping. A: Contrast side-front and side-back. B: Patch pockets. C: Bias side-front and side-back. A: Sleeveless. B, C: Short sleeves. D: Elbow-length sleeves. FABRICS: Stable Knits, Wool Blends, Gabardine, Cotton Blends. Lining: Lining Fabrics. NOTIONS: 22" (56 cm) Zipper and One Hook & Eye. A, D: 31/4 yds. (3.0 m) of 1/8" - 1/4" (0.3 cm - 0.6 cm) Piping.

Size 14-22 only Misses' Paneled Dresses with Yoke, and Belt Unlined dresses, fitted through bodice, have topstitching, front and back shoulder yokes, front and back princess seams and sleeve variations. A: Contrast front and back. C, D: Patch pockets. C: Self-belt with buckle. D: Contrast panels and shoulder yokes. A: Sleeveless. B, C, D: Short sleeves. Includes separate pattern pieces for A/B, C and D cup sizes. FABRICS: Scuba Knit, Faux Suede, Corduroy, Cotton Blends. NOTIONS: One 22" (56 cm) Zipper and One Hook & Eye. A: 11/4 yds. (1.2 m) of 1/2" (1.3 cm) Double-Fold Bias Tape. C: One 1" - 11/2" (2.5 cm - 3.8 cm) Slide Buckle.

Misses' Ruched and Paneled Top, Tunic and Dresses Very close-fitting pullover top, tunic and dresses have front princess seams, ruched front panel, sleeve and neckline variations. A, C: Draped collar. D: Wide collar, contrast sides/sleeves. A: Long sleeves. B: Short sleeves. C: Sleeveless. D: Three-quarter length sleeves. FABRICS: Moderate Stretch Knits Only: Jerseys, Interlock, Cotton Knit. NOTIONS: 1/4 yd. (0.3 m) of Seam Binding. A, C: 1/2 yd. (0.5 m) of 1/4" (0.6 cm) Elastic.

Misses' Cold-Shoulder Tunic and Dress Tunic and dress has cold shoulder detail, flared long sleeves, gatheres, elasticized back waist casing, back neck slit with button closure, and length variations. FABRICS: Challis, Crepes, Crepe de Chine, Lawn. NOTIONS: A, B: 11/4 yd. (1.2 m) of 1/2" (1.3 cm) Elastic; Two 1/2" (1.3 cm) Buttons

Misses' Button-Down Shirt and Shirtdresses with Belt Semi-fitted collared shirt and dresses have front and back princess seams, front and back yoke, sleeve and length variations. A: Shirttail hem. A, B, C: Long sleeves with pleat and button cuff. A, C, D: Pockets. C, D: Self-belt. C: Button tabs. D: Sleeveless. FABRICS: Cotton Blends, Chambray, Crepe de Chine, Faux Suede. NOTIONS: A, B, C, D: 1/2" (1.3 cm) Buttons: Twelve for A, B; Sixteen for C; Ten for D. C, D: One 11/4" (3.2 cm) Buckle.

Misses' Gathered and Ruched Dresses Close-fitting through bodice dresses have square neckline, bodice, sleeve and hem variations. A: Sleeveless. B: Contrast upper bodice front overlay and puff sleeves. C: Ribbon bows and ruffled trim. D: Scalloped lace. C, D: Ruffled sleeve band and hem band. FABRICS: Cotton Blends, Poplin, Sateen, Dotted Swiss. Contrast B: Lace. Lining: Lining Fabric. NOTIONS: A, B, C, D: One 22" (56 cm) Zipper, One Hook & Eye. B: 3/4 yd. (0.7 m) of 1/4" (0.6 cm) Elastic, 11/4 yds. (1.2 m) of 1/2" (1.3 cm) Single-Fold Bias Tape. C: 11/2 yds. (1.4 m) of 3/8" (1 cm) - 1/2" (1.3 cm) Ribbon. D: Four 5/8" (1.5 cm) Buttons, 2 yds. (1.9 m) of 1/2" (1.3 cm) - 5/8" (1.5 cm) Scallop Lace.

Misses'/Miss Petite Raglan Sleeve Dresses Close-fitting dresses have neckline, sleeve and hemline variations. A: Contrast sleeves. B: Wide collar. C: Self-fringe. D: Front and back lining and flared sleeves. FABRICS: Moderate Stretch Knits: Jerseys, Interlock, Sweater Knits, Rib Knits. D: Lace Knits. Lining D: Tricot.

Misses'/Miss Petite Drop-Waist, V-Neck Dress V-neck dress has fitted bodice, princess seams and shaped dropped waist. FABRICS: Brocades, Satin, Sateen, Poplin. Lining: Lining Fabrics. NOTIONS: One 16" (41 cm) Invisible Zipper, One Pair Hook & Eye, Two 3/8" (1 cm) Snaps, 1/2 yd. (0.5 m) of 1/4" (0.6 cm) Ribbon.

Misses' Sleeveless, V-Neck Dresses Fitted through the bodice dresses have princess seams and invisible back zipper. Includes separate pattern pieces are included for cup sizes A/B, C, D. FABRICS: Novelty Stable Knits, Cotton Blends, Brocades, Satin. Lining: Lining Fabrics. NOTIONS: A, B: One 16" (41 cm) Invisible Zipper, One Pair Hook & Eye. 5 yds. (4.6 m) of 1" (2.5 cm) Horsehair Hair.