Catbird Dress Pattern Release!
[Alt Text: Joseon Modern Designs Catbird Dress. Marian Sizes 0-16. Guinevere Sizes 14-32. Cups A-G/H. Multiple views available! Three Catbird Dress samples. Interchangeable options with JMD’s Plum Blossom Line. Fantasy/Cosplay. 1970s Vintage Inspired. Skill Level: Intermediate. Illustrated Fitting Guide + Instructions plus layered Letter/A4, A0/Copyshop, and Projector files included. Please feel free to reach out via email at jmd@joseonmoderndesigns.com if you need a more accessible copy or description of any photo!]
The Catbird Dress is now available for purchase on JMD's Etsy store: https://joseonmoderndesigns.etsy.com
To celebrate, all JMD pdf patterns and books will be 20% from 11/15-11/30/25!
-Two separately drafted straight size (Marian: 0-16) and plus-size (Guinevere: 14-32) ranges are available to choose from. Both size ranges include cup sizes A-G/H and a choice of a standard or full bicep! More details, including measurement and yardage charts, can be found in each Catbird Dress listing.
-Layered Projector, A4/Letter, and A0/Copy Shop files are included!
-The Catbird Dress, which is inspired by 1970s prairie dresses and RenFaire gowns, underwent two pattern-specific tests. Many thanks to the pattern testers!
Pattern Tester Samples, photo credits go to: IG @chakrawhite and @jean.sando.
Pattern Tester Samples. Photo credits go to: FB and IG- Leanne Farnbach; Regan Reese; Twitter: LadyRuna.
Pattern Tester Samples. Photo credits go to: @auascostumier and another tester.
Pattern Tester Sample
Marian Size Range Line Drawing [Alt Text: Catbird Dress Line Drawings depicting a few of the possible views. The Catbird Dress is inspired by the flowing prairie and renaissance revival dresses of the 1970s as well as RenFaire gowns and includes several variations for a dress or separate top. Please feel free to reach out via email at JMD@joseonmoderndesigns.com for an accessible description of any of the listing photos.]
Please note, the line drawings for the Marian and Guinevere size ranges are very similar; however, the waistband is drafted as part of the bodice for the Marian size range and as part of the skirt for the Guinevere size range. The Marian range Catbird Dress line drawing is shown above. The Guinevere size range line drawing is shown below.
Guinevere Size Range Line Drawing- [Alt Text: Catbird Dress Line Drawings depicting a few of the possible views. The Catbird Dress is inspired by the flowing prairie and renaissance revival dresses of the 1970s as well as RenFaire gowns and includes several variations for a dress or separate top. Please feel free to reach out via email at JMD@joseonmoderndesigns.com for an accessible description of any of the listing photos.]
Please note, the line drawings for the Marian and Guinevere size ranges are very similar; however, the waistband is drafted as part of the bodice for the Marian size range and as part of the skirt for the Guinevere size range.
[Alt Text: The Marian (0-16) and Guinevere (14-32) size ranges are drafted separately for best fit with the same pattern design in mind. In order to maintain both fit and design for the Catbird Dress, the dress waistband is drafted as part of the bodice for the Marian range and as part of the skirt for the Guinevere range.
Sample pictures of back and neckline views.
The Catbird Dress Pattern Includes:
-Built-Up Neckline + Scoop Neck
-Choice of Angel Wing Sleeves, Puff Sleeves, or Renaissance Style Puff Sleeves
-Tiered Peasant or Princess Width Skirt available in Four Lengths: Separate Top (Non-Tiered), Short, Midi, or Full
-Seamed or Laced-up Front
-Choice of Dress or Separate Top
-Wide Waistband with (Opt.) Waist Ties
-(Opt.) Anchored In-seam Pockets
-Choice of Partial or Full Lining
-Centered or Lapped Zipper Options
-Variations (Including a No Waistband Option)
-Yardage Recommendations made with optional Lace/Ribbon Placement in Mind!]