True Bias Southport Dress Paper Pattern

The Southport is a tank style dress perfect when worn as a coverup at the beach or a dress 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.

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

Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes: 0-18 included; Bust: 32" - 44.5", Waist: 26" - 38.5"

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

Fabric Requirements:

View A:

Size 0-8, 45" wide = 2.5 yards
Size 10-18, 45" wide = 2.5 yards

Size 0-8, 54" wide = 1.5 yards
Size 10-18, 54" wide = 1.75 wide

View B:

Size 0-4, 45" wide = 3.5 yards
Size 6-12, 45" wide = 3.75 yards
Size 14-18, 45" wide = 4 yards

Size 0-6, 54" wide = 2.75 yards
Size 8-12, 54" wide = 3 yards
Size 14-18, 54" wide = 3.25 yards