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