True Bias, Sewing Pattern, Southport Dress

The Southport dress is a tank style dress designed to be worn as a coverup at the beach or a dress for around town. It has a button opening at center front and a drawstring waist with inseam pockets. View A hits 20" from the waist. View B is maxi length and hits 42" from the waist and includes a center front slit.

Suggested Fabrics: Light weight, woven fabrics with movement such as cotton voile, rayon challis, crepe de chine, and lightweight linen.

Notions: Coordinating thread, 3 yds single fold 1/2" bias tape, 1/4 yd lightweight interfacing, four 1/4"-3/8" buttons, safety pin.

Difficulty: IntermediateHover over image for a larger, better view.