From Charm Patterns:
- 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
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.