Liz Dress

$22.00 – $29.00

The Liz Dress takes its cue from one of the most sought-after vintage styles: the shelf bust
Interchangeable with the Lamour Dress bodices and skirts to maximize your pattern wardrobe
Made to fit your curves perfectly with a three-piece cup that has been tested extensively on cup sizes A-H
Dress sizes 2-20, separate A-H cup sizes (Bust sizes 30.5″ to 52″)
Includes a 60-page fully illustrated booklet with design ideas, fitting advice, and multiple finishing options
Perfectly finished bodice with underlining, lining, and a lapped zipper
PDF has 4 AO size sheets and 88 A4/Letter size sheets

Sewing Pattern

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Meet the Liz Dress! This gorgeous and feminine dress has beautiful details: a shelf bust with a pleated bra inset, a lovely underbust band that becomes a flattering shoulder strap, a pretty V-neck back, and a full and fabulous gathered skirt that you’ll love to flounce about in. It’s all topped off with a waist tie with optional hand-sewn fringe ends. As always, my “choose your own adventure” instructions will show you the best techniques for a beautifully fitted and constructed garment while letting you be the mistress of your own sewing destiny.

This dress is classic 1950s fashion, and I borrowed many of the details from one of the most beautiful vintage dresses I own. I also borrowed the name Liz from one of the most beautiful women who ever lived: Elizabeth Taylor. There are photos of a young Elizabeth wearing a dress similar to this design in a beautiful, pale sage green satin, so I’m pretty sure she would approve.

This dress is a continuation of the Charm Patterns Lamour Dress, in some ways: the bodices and skirts are all interchangeable. This means that you can easily pair the Liz Bodice with the Lamour Three-Quarter Circle Skirt or the Sarong Skirt. Or use Liz’s Gathered Skirt to extend the already-brimming-with-choices Lamour bodices. And don’t forget the matching boleros! The Charm Patterns Dorothy Bolero was designed to be paired with both Lamour and Liz.

Charts

Liz Size Chart

Size	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
High Bust	29 in	31 in	33 in	35 in	37 in	39 in	41 in	43 in	45 in	47 in
High Bust	73.7 cm	78.7 cm	83.8 cm	88.9 cm	94 cm	99 cm	104.1 cm	109.2 cm	114.3 cm	119.4 cm
Bust A cup	30.5 in	32.5 in	34.5 in	36.5 in	38.5 in	40.5 in	42.5 in	44.5 in	46.5 in	48.5 in
Bust A cup	77.5 cm	82.5 cm	87.6 cm	92.7 cm	97.8 cm	102.9 cm	107.9 cm	113 cm	118.1 cm	123.1 cm
Bust B/C cup	31 in	33 in	35 in	37 in	39 in	41 in	43 in	45 in	47 in	49 in
Bust B/C cup	78.7 cm	83.8 cm	88.9 cm	94 cm	99 cm	104.1 cm	109.2 cm	114.3 cm	119.4 cm	124.4 cm
Bust D/DD cup	32 in	34 in	36 in	38 in	40 in	42 in	44 in	46 in	48 in	50 in
Bust D/DD cup	81.3 cm	86.4 cm	91.4 cm	96.5 cm	101.6 cm	106.7 cm	111.8 cm	116.8 cm	121.9 cm	127 cm
Bust F/G cup	33 in	35 in	37 in	39 in	41 in	43 in	45 in	47 in	49 in	51 in
Bust F/G cup	83.8 cm	88.9 cm	94 cm	99 cm	104.1 cm	109.2 cm	114.3 cm	119.4 cm	124.4 cm	129.5 cm
Bust H cup	34 in	36 in	38 in	40 in	42 in	44 in	46 in	48 in	50 in	52 in
Bust H cup	86.4 cm	91.4 cm	96.5 cm	101.6 cm	106.7 cm	111.8 cm	116.8 cm	121.9 cm	127 cm	132 cm
Waist	24 in	26 in	28 in	30 in	32 in	34 in	36 in	38 in	40 in	42 in
Waist	61 cm	66 cm	71.1 cm	76.2 cm	81.3 cm	86.4 cm	91.4 cm	96.5 cm	101.6 cm	106.7 cm
Hips	36 in	38 in	40 in	42 in	44 in	46 in	48 in	50 in	52 in	54 in
Hips	91.4 cm	96.5 cm	101.6 cm	106.7 cm	111.8 cm	116.8 cm	121.9 cm	127 cm	132 cm	137.1 cm

Liz Yardage

Piece Name	Sizes 2-10	Sizes 12-20
Bodice (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
45 in	1-1/4 yd • 1.1 m	1-1/2 yd • 1.4 m
60 in	1 yd • .9 m	1-1/8 yd • 1 m
Bodice Lining (1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 9)
45 in	3/4 yd • .7 m	1-1/8 yd • 1 m
60 in	1/2 yd • .5 m	3/4 yd • .7 m
Bodice Underlining (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
45 in	1 yd • .9 m	1-1/2 yd • 1.4 m
60 in	7/8 yd • .8 m	1 yd • .9 m
Skirt, pockets and tie (10, 11, 12, 13)
45 in	4 yd • 3.7 m	4-3/8 yd • 4 m
60 in	3 yd • 2.7 m	3-5/8 yd • 3.3 m

Finished Measurements

Size	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
Bust A	32 in	34 in	36 in	38 in	40 in	42 in	44 in	46 in	48 in	50 in
Bust A	81 cm	86 cm	89.4 cm	94.5 cm	99.5 cm	104.6 cm	109.7 cm	114.8 cm	119.9 cm	124.9 cm
Bust B/C	32.5 in	34.5 in	36.5 in	38.5 in	40.5 in	42.5 in	44.5 in	46.5 in	48.5 in	50.5 in
Bust B/C	82.2 cm	87.3 cm	92.4 cm	97.5 cm	102.6 cm	107.6 cm	113 cm	118.1 cm	123.2 cm	128.2 cm
Bust D/DD	33.5 in	35.5 in	37.5 in	39.5 in	41.5 in	43.5 in	45.5 in	47.5 in	49.5 in	51.5 in
Bust D/DD	85.1 cm	90.2 cm	95.2 cm	100.3 cm	105.4 cm	110.4 cm	115.6 cm	120.6 cm	125.7 cm	130.8 cm
Bust F/G	34.5 in	36.5 in	38.5 in	40.5 in	42.5 in	44.5 in	46.5 in	48.5 in	50.5 in	52.5 in
Bust F/G	87.3 cm	92.4 cm	97.5 cm	102.6 cm	107.6 cm	113 cm	118.1 cm	123.2 cm	128.2 cm	133.5 cm
Bust H	35.5 in	37.5 in	39.5 in	41.5 in	43.5 in	45.5 in	47.5 in	49.5 in	51.5 in	53.5 in
Bust H	90.2 cm	95.2 cm	100.3 cm	105.4 cm	110.4 cm	115.6 cm	120.6 cm	125.7 cm	130.8 cm	135.9 cm
Waist	24.5 in	26.5 in	28.5 in	30.5 in	32.5 in	34.5 in	36.5 in	38.5 in	40.5 in	42.5 in
Waist	61.9 cm	67 cm	72.1 cm	77.2 cm	82.2 cm	87.3 cm	92.4 cm	97.5 cm	102.6 cm	107.6 cm

* Skirt sweep for size 8 is 176 in (447 cm); finished length is 26.5 in (67.3 cm).

Fabric Notes

Main Fabric: Light- to medium-weight wovens: cottons like poplin, broadcloth, shirting, sateen, eyelet, pique, and lawn; silks with body like dupioni and shantung; linen and linen blends; brocade; silk/wool blends.

Lining: light- to medium-weight cottons and lining fabrics.

Note: instructions are included for lining just the bodice or the entire dress.

Supplies

Dress fabric (see yardage chart in pattern)
Lining fabric (see yardage chart in pattern)
Underlining fabric or interfacing (see yardage chart in pattern)
Thread to match fabric
18″ zipper
1 skein of embroidery floss for tie fringe (optional)
1/4 yard (0.2 m) fusible interfacing or roll of 1 1/4-inch-wide (3 cm) fusible stay tape to stabilize zipper opening