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Posted on: 2/19/22 4:34 PM ET
I have a printed fabric I bought more years ago than I want to think about and I finally came across a pattern that is pretty close to what I had in my mind for the fabric, except it is a blouse instead of a dress. I was wondering if I could just lengthen the bottom of the shirt pattern to convert it into a dress, or do I need to do a separate skirt sloper? If so, can I just attach that to the shirt pattern pieces? The fabric I have is a cotton lawn. The pattern is New Look N6656, view B. https://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-storefront-catalog/our-brands/new-look/new-look-sewing-pattern-n6656-misses-top-with-optional-back-opening--flared-sleeves/

This is my fabric https://www.etsy.com/listing/187995238/joel-dewberry-fabric-botanique (though now that I look at my piece of fabric I am not sure I have enough for a dress :-(. )
  
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Posted on: 2/19/22 4:53 PM ET
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Mostly you just need to lengthen the lower power of that top. There should be a short line at the center front that indicates where the waistline is just in terms of info for fitting. The most important thing would be to measure to ensure you have enough hip room plus ease.

I would probably make a quick muslin, just bodice and skirt to check, especially since you only have so much fabric.

The sleeves of this top appear to require a bit of fabric. I do hope you are able to work it out because this top as a dress would be lovely.
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Posted on: 2/20/22 4:04 PM ET
Great idea to test first with a muslin. Thanks!
  
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