Simplicity 9326 modified: DIY Floral Square Neck Midi Dress

Hey Everyone,

Here’s some fitting/ pattern modification notes on Simplicity 9326 that I recently made. The main thing to note is that I added sleeves to this sleeveless bodice and changed up the skirt. Details below. The fabric is a floral viscose jacquard from Selvedge and Bolts.

Fitting Notes

I cut a size 18 for the bodice and graded out at the waist
I did a 1 inch FBA
I did a 5/8ths inch forward shoulder adjustment
I did a 0.5 inch sway back adjustment
I did initially also add a little to the back/ side back and side seam allowances but ended up removing that from the side seams
I added puffed sleeves using sleeves from McCalls 7811 (modified to be puffed sleeves), and added 8 rows of shirring to the bottom of the sleeves
I added a gathered skirt from McCalls 7974 but shortened the length of the skirt by 8 inches and added a ruffle to the bottom
I added bra strap carriers to the inside to keep the shoulders secure

Overall this is a well drafted pattern. I’ve been looking for a bra friendly square neck dress pattern and I think this is pretty decent. I did make significant modifications to get the look I wanted but I’m happy with what I got.

See you soon!