Buy the 6988 Dresses sewing pattern from Burda. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. Whether you choose the narrowly cut style or the one with the bell-shaped hip-skirt, the appeal of these charming jersey dresses with flat bateau neck lies in their unobtrusive cut. Both are slightly fitted to the waist by sophisticated, curved darts.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK  over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Jersey.

Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way design fabrics or shrinkage.

Sizing: A (8-10-12-14-16-18-20), which is approx. UK sizes A (6 – 16) based on our . Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Thread. A,B,C: Twin needle. A: Bias Tape 1 5/8" (4cm) x 34" - 40" (85 - 1000cm).

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