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Dresses are usually made from one of
four different top styles, combined with one of five different skirt styles. On this page
you will find examples of the different top and skirt styles, as well as links to more
examples and detailed pictures.
The dress database is organized by top style. Click on a picture of a top or use the menu
at the left to see examples of that top style with different skirt styles.
Top Style 1
Best For Medium to Large Cup Size
Front |
Top Style 2
Good For Any Cup Size
Front |
Top Style 3
Better For Medium to Large Cup
Size
Front |
Top Style 4
Best For Small to Medium Cup Size
Front |
Skirts are categorized by complexity, a style E skirt takes the most time to put
together.
Skirt
Style A
Solid print cotton calico or muslin. Apron petticoats
are this style unless otherwise noted. |
Skirt
Style B
Strip style. Vertical strips of cotton calico and/or
corduroy. |
Skirt
Style C
Diagonal Patchwork. Even-sized squares of fabric
arraigned on the bias around the skirt. |
Skirt
Style D
Random Patchwork. Even-sized squares of fabric arraigned
randomly, usually without any two of the same touching! |
Skirt
Style E
Asymmetrical Patchwork. Traditional patchwork, with
different shapes and sizes all pieced together. |
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