This pattern is awesome because its so easy to customize for whatever your size and shape is. The dress is constructed by crocheting sideways first for the main body, then seaming that part together after you know its the right size for you.
I love vintage style, and this dress has it all - lace, ribbing, a dainty lacey edging, the lovely empire waist that is flattering for almost every shape and size.
This pattern is probably what I would call advanced beginner/intermediate.
I have had several inquiries.about the shrug. Unfortunately, I cannot take credit for it, and I also don’t remember where I found if, but the concept is very some, it’s just separately crocheted squares joined into a rectangle, then the ends seen together to form sleeves. Thank you everyone for your interest in my pattern :-)