Dress with lace-up bodice and convertible bustle skirt. The pattern can also be used to create a corset style top. *intermediate*
The Georgian Polonaise Dress takes inspiration from the Robe à la Polonaise style of the late 18th century and adapts it into the perfect modern layering piece. This sleeveless dress features a supportive bodice with lace-up closure, a mid-length skirt with hidden bustle ties, and a contrasting hem facing. The skirt can be worn either buttoned closed, open, or bustled up to reveal another skirt (or maybe your favourite jeans) underneath.
Though a true Robe à la Polonaise is cut in one piece at the back, we’ve designed this dress with a waist seam, enabling you to easily adapt the pattern to create a corset style bodice.
The PDF pattern includes an illustrated instructions document, print-at-home pattern files in A4 and US Letter size paper, and copyshop pattern files. There are 13 sizes included in the pattern – please see the size chart in the photos for measurements and fabric yardages. There is a grading guide available on the website if you need to adjust your pattern between sizes. Please note that PDF pattern files do not include layers.
For personal use only. Not for manufacture or resale.
