The bodice closes in the back with snaps, the skirt closes at the waistband with a snap. The hoop skirt has an elastic waist.

Recommended Fabrics:  lightweight fabric

Supplies Needed:
Dress:
-1 4 yard lightweight fabric for bodice
-1 3 yard lightweight bodice for skirt
-1 8 yard contrasting fabric
-1 4 yard lightweight fabric for lining
-1 yard of 1 2 lace for bottom of dress (optional)
-1 yard 1 8 ribbon for bottom of skirt (optional)
-2 yards 1 4 ribbon for sleeves
-4 snaps (size 2 0 or 3 0)
-1 yard 1 8 cord (view A)
-12 inches 1 8 ribbon for lace-up loops (view A)
-1.5 yards of 1 2 lace for bodice and sleeves (view B)
-12 of 1 8 ribbon to lace up front (view B)
-12 eyelets 1 8 (view B)
-matching thread