Looking for a dress pattern

[woolshortage]

I am trying to find a dress pattern for sewing a dress like this:

www.ebay.de/itm/Wie-neu-JAKO-O-Jeanskleid-152-158-dark-blue-superschon-/391085085397?pt=DE_M%C3%A4dchen_Besondere_Anl%C3%A4sse_Kleider&hash=item5b0e7cd2d5

The dress pictured is a children's dress and I would like to sew an adult version, probably without the elastic round the bottom. Has anyone seen anything similar?

Thanks a lot!

[lavendersun]

Have you checked Vogue/Simplicity/McCalls/New Look online?

Not quite the same but I have recently bought these two patterns which I like - sort of in a similar vein.

merchantandmills.com/products/patterns/the-camber-set-pattern/

boutique.deer-and-doe.fr/aubepine-dress.html

[woolshortage]

Thanks - I've had a browse through them but haven't found anything quite right - they are all either pleated or A-line and I really want that curved shape (i.e. out over the hips and in a bit to the bottom hemline) in my pic.

[lavendersun]

Is that called 'tulip' shaped? Not sure.

It is really hard when you want something specific and can't find it. Would you be confident enough to alter a pattern?

That is what I would do if I needed something I couldn't find.

[woolshortage]

yes that's exactly what it's called - that may help me search for a pattern better. (I knew there was a word I couldn't remember for it, so thanks!) No way I could alter a pattern, I am very new to this!!!

[woolshortage]

OK have just found this pattern based on searching for tulip dress:

www.sewdifferent.co.uk/tulip-dress-colourblock-free-sewing-pattern-lc010/

This might kind of do it but would I be able to make this in a sort of light denim / chambray material?

[lavendersun]

I think so, in fact I have some lovely chambray here that I would use (the fabric I had in mind for the M & M pattern I linked to). I wouldn't do it in anything more heavy than a medium weight linen.

Good luck, it looks like a straightforward project .

[woolshortage]

Thanks again Lavendersun - you seem to know your stuff ... so I will try a follow up question. Do you think this pattern would work with a lightish denim material even though it says it is for knit fabrics? (Not-got-a-clue-alert!)

blankslatepatterns.com/products/pocket-full-of-posies-dress

[lavendersun]

Not sure to be honest - not sure 'I know my stuff', I learnt to sew with my mother a long time ago so have never been taught 'properly', BUT am always been willing to have a go .

I would e-mail them and ask them or buy an old curtain/tablecloth from a charity shop and have a go in something that doesn't matter that is a similar weight.

[Tangerineandturquoise]

The armholes may prove problematic with a woven that has no stretch in that pattern. You could insert a zipper in the back, but I do think you will struggle otherwise.

[Tangerineandturquoise]

This doesn't have the pockets or fancy pants pleats but has no zip and is designed for light wovens

[Tangerineandturquoise]

butterick.mccall.com/b6182-products-49578.php?page_id=5581sorry this

[woolshortage]

Tangerine that pattern is great, thank you!

In the meantime I have also found this:

www.sewdifferent.co.uk/the-essential-denim-dress-free-pattern-lc013/

which I also quite like. I think I may go for yours actually.