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ESTELLA DRESS, TOP, AND SKIRT

We love the versatility of this gorgeous design from Papercut Patterns, which can be made as a dress in two lengths, or as a separate cropped top and skirt combo. The wraparound top can be tied in the front or the back to suit your mood, and the voluminous puff sleeves and ruffled skirt give the ensemble a whimsical feel. papercutpatterns.com

PATTERN INSPIRATION

Get your gathers ready with our pick of the best puff sleeve patterns available right now!

1 SAGEBRUSH TOP With generous puff sleeves and decorative front gathers, this easy-to-sew design from Friday Pattern Company creates an elegant blouse that looks great in breezy fabrics like cotton voile, as well as more structured fabrics, such as crisp linen. fridaypatterncompany.com

This cute pattern from McCalls creates an empire-waisted babydoll top

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