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The Posie Dress was inspired by timeless wrap silhouettes and easy, everyday dresses that feel both polished and playful. We wanted to create a design that highlights the waist without feeling fussy—something you could sew in a soft linen for daytime or a fluid challis for a more romantic look. With its fitted surplice bodice and breezy A-line skirt, Posie balances structure and movement in a way that feels effortless and wearable.
The Posie Dress is a feminine woven surplice design that blends subtle details with effortless charm. Featuring a fitted wrap-style bodice with bust and waist darts, Posie creates a flattering silhouette that feels secure and polished. The front bodice is lined, while the back neckline is neatly finished with single-fold bias tape.
A short A-line skirt adds playful movement and balance to the fitted top, and the matching waist tie—threaded through delicate thread chain belt loops—defines the waist with soft structure. Finished with short sleeves and a discreet side invisible zipper, Posie is a timeless, versatile dress you’ll love sewing and wearing season after season.
Janiah is wearing the Posie dress in a size 0. We made a narrow shoulder adjustment, and added 1/2" to the waist and hip. Her measurements are bust: 33" (83.8 cm), waist 25 1/2" (64.8 cm), hip 35 1/2" (90.2 cm), and she is 5' 7" (170.2 cm) tall.
Tambrie is wearing the Posie dress in a size 16, from our 12–30 size range. We moved the waist seam 1/2" lower, and added 1" to the overall length. Her measurements are bust: 43 3/4" (111.1 cm), waist 37" (94 cm), hip 46" (116.8 cm), and she is 5' 8" (172.7 cm) tall.
Fabric and Fit
Fabric recommendations
Posie shines in light to medium weight woven fabrics that offer either gentle structure or soft drape, depending on the mood you want to create. Linen and chambray will highlight the clean lines of the bodice and give the A-line skirt a crisp, everyday feel. Shirting, batiste, and lawn create a lightweight, breathable version that’s perfect for warm weather, while Swiss dot adds subtle texture and dimension.
For a more fluid, romantic silhouette, consider rayon challis, crepe, cupro, or Tencel. These fabrics enhance the soft drape of the surplice bodice and give the skirt beautiful movement. If using denim, opt for a lighter-weight variety to maintain comfort and avoid bulk at the darts and waist seam.
Fitting tips
When fitting Posie, focus first on the shoulder and bust area. Since this is a surplice bodice, accurate bust shaping ensures the neckline lays smoothly and minimizes pulling. You may want to consider a small or full bust adjustment to refine the fit.
- Understanding ease will help you pick the right size or sizes. This tutorial will teach you all about design and wearing ease.
- Follow this tutorial to lengthen and shorten a sewing pattern.
- If you need to adjust the armhole depth, use this tutorial.
- If you want to blend between sizes, use this video tutorial.
- To adjust the shoulder slope, follow this tutorial.
- Here are fitting tutorials for the shoulders and sleeves.
- Here are tutorials for small bust adjustments and full bust adjustments.
