Chalk and Notch Orchid Midi Dress Paper Pattern

The Orchid Midi Dress has a wrapped bodice, midi length and a waist gathered with elastic and drawstring for definition. View A has ruffled sleeves, while View B features long cap sleeves.

For sizing, material list, and finished measurements, please refer to the images.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes: 0-30 included; Bust: A/B Cup - 32" - 56", C/D Cup - 34" - 58", Waist: 25" - 49"

Recommended Fabrics: See some of our favourite suggestions here. Light to medium weight woven fabric with good drape such as rayon challis, rayon crepe, rayon voile, cotton lawn, cotton voile, linen and double gauze. View A is best suited for rayon challis or rayon crepe for the ruffle sleeve to drape.

Needed Notions: Shop the Orchid Midi Dress notion requirements

Fabric Requirements:

All Views:

Sizes 0-4, 45" wide = 4 yards
Sizes 6-12, 45" wide = 4.25 yards
Sizes 14-18, 45" wide = 4.5 yards
Sizes 20-24, 45" wide = 5 yards
Sizes 26-30, 45" wide = 5.5 yards

Sizes 0-4, 54" wide = 3 yards
Sizes 6-12, 54" wide = 3.25 yards
Sizes 14-18, 54" wide = 3.5 yards
Sizes 20-24, 54" wide = 3.75 yards
Sizes 26-30, 54" wide = 4.75 yards

Lining Fabric for the Pocket Bags: 0.5 yards