Time to complete your fleet of fabulous frocks with our Gianna Tie Dress Quick to slip on, this midi design from Posner and Posner offers maximum style impact with minimum time on the sewing machine. Details include a discrete zip in the side seam, short sleeves, and a keyhole neck with ties that can be left loose or swept up into an elegant bow.
Download and print the pattern, then follow the cutting guide. Pin and sew the darts in the front bodice. Press the waist darts towards the side seam and the bust darts downwards. Mark the stitching line for the keyhole neck placket on to the wrong side of fabric with an erasable marker.
Neaten the side and bottom edges of the placket. Position the placket over the front bodice centre and sew along the marked line. Snip the fabric down the centre. Fold the placket towards the inside of the bodice and press along the seam edge. Pin the top of the placket at the neck edge and stitch in place close to the edge. Pin and sew the darts in the back bodice. Press the darts towards the side seam.
Pin the skirt pieces to the front and back bodice, matching the centres and keeping the side edges level. Stitch in place. Trim and neaten the edges, then press towards the s