For Penny’s Easter dress this year she picked out the fabric (which is always a fun surprise) and I chose the design. I used the Free Holiday Dress Pattern as my base. With a few minor alterations. Fabric is from Joann Fabric and Crafts.
For the sleeves I did a slash and spread alteration to add a “puff” to the sleeve. To see this method I did similar here, and here. Then I stitched elastic into the sleeve hem to gather the bottom as well.
For the back I used the Penny Lane Pattern to alter the back to match the dip and straps. I did still add seam allowance and a zipper to the back of the bodice below the curve. I added the zipper since the Holiday Dress Pattern fits more snuggly than the Penny Lane bodice so a zipper was required for ease of wear.