Download the pattern from sewmag.co.uk, then print out and follow the cutting guide. Place the fabric for the pockets right side together, and on the wrong side, draw around the pocket pattern using a fabric pen or tailor’s chalk. Make sure that you flip the pattern over for the second pocket. Stitch around each pocket along the drawn line, leaving the straight edge open. Trim away excess fabric and clip the curves. Fold the pockets to the right side and press the edges. Topstitch close to the curved edge at the top of the pocket.

Position the pockets where indicated on the front of the dress, so that the unstitched strai