Therese Dress and Top Sewing Pattern

Gorgeous dress, instructions could be better

I love how the dress turned out in the end, however the instructions could be clearer, especially for a pattern that is "Beginner Friendly". They recommend Bamboo Jersey fabric but don't state that due to the nature of the fabric stretch, you need to size down 2x. I spent a lot of time trying to fix the top of the dress to fit properly, but it looks great in the end. Might be helpful to include some hints or maybe a bit of info about how fabric can affect the fit in the instructions. I'll definitely be making this dress again as there are 3 different Views which is great!

Rowena's Success with the Therese Dress

I used lightweight swimsuit material in a small pretty floral print on a black background. I wore it to an outdoor party the next day to rave reviews. I usually wear loose dresses so this took everyone by surprise! No alterations needed. Perfection on the first try. What a comfortable dress, too!

Great fit, good instructions

I love the Therese dress I've made! I wear it all the time in the warmer months, and will be sewing another before next summer. Super comfortable and the drawstring option is great to adjust the fit.