220 Garden Party Dress - Folkwear

Women's Sizes XS-XXL or bust 30.5 in - 50 in. A lovely afternoon dress for parties or events. The bodice of our Garden Party Dress reflects the less constricting tailoring of the post-Edwardian era. Soft gathers below a square yoke and at the waist provide a comfortable fit. Two wide flanges emphasize the princess line. These were typically made of lace or eyelet as in View B. View A, our contemporary interpretation, has a self-bias bound jewel neckline, self-fabric flanges, and a gathered mid-calf length dirndl skirt.  View, B, the traditional version, has a lowered square neckline. The ankle-length skirt is darted into the waistline for a very flattering, slimming fit, purchased lace or eyelet on teh flanges, cuffs, front yoke, and back add elegance and femininity. Both views feature three-quarter length sleeves eased into wide below-the-elbow cuffs and a buttoned center back opening. The straight cut of the skirt makes this dress a natural for border prints and eyelet. Suggested Fabrics: Soft, sheer to lightweight fabrics such as cotton batiste, voile, lawn, gauze, or eyelet; rayon challis; silks; wool challis or blends.    Sizing and Yardage Chart (pdf)

Vintage Dresses - Folkwear

We are featuring the 253 Vintage Bathing Costume this month! This

Dressing Downton in the Modern Era

Pin by Diana Coats on Patterns Garden party dress, Garden party

Folkwear Archives - Page 3 of 7 - The Fold Line

220 Garden Party Dress - Folkwear

Gardenwed Women Lace Dresses for Wedding Guest High Low Bridesmaid

Folkwear Patterns - Our 131 Tibetan Chupa pattern has come down in

Dresses - Folkwear