From Peppermint Magazine:
Swing into summer with this perfect pleated dress! Download this exclusive Peppermint pattern and sew your own from linen or cotton.
From In the Folds:
The Pleated Summer Dress is a relaxed and boxy style dress, with a pleated skirt. It features a button placket, with hidden buttons, bias bound armholes and neckline, bust darts and a back yoke.
Through the creation of this garment you will gain confidence in:
- sewing with woven fabrics
- sewing darts
- sewing pleats
- sewing a button placket
I'd encourage you to use a fabric that is soft and drapes well. Consider using light to mid-weight fabrics such as: linen, linen blends, cotton, gauze or chambray. For a softer silhouette, consider sateen, silk (crepe de chine or habotai), tencel or viscose (rayon).