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I love a button-down dress and that’s why I am bringing you another Lyric dress by Love Notions. This is the second time I am making the Lyric dress after my first version that made me fall in love with this pattern. I made my very first dress version with short sleeves and a gathered skirt to which I added some ties. I decided to go with the flared skirt this time around that I have hacked a bit and I am so happy with it.
I reviewed the first version on my blog here and I also uploaded a pattern review video attached below if you would rather watch the review.
The Lyric dress pattern has been redrafted to increase the size range from 0-24 to 0-32. The pattern now accommodates more sewists which is always a bonus. It is today’s feature Friday pattern on sale for $5 (today 25th June 2021) and will continue on a release sale at 30% throughout Saturday and Sunday.
Pattern description
The Lyric sewing pattern is both a dress and top pattern that comes with a coordinating girls’ Dolce dress pattern.

Pattern Features
- Three lengths: peplum, knee & midi
- Four bodice cup sizes A-D
- Flared & gathered skirt options for dress lengths and a peplum top.
- 6 sleeve options: sleeveless, short, flutter, bell and two lengths of bishop- elbow and full length
- Patch pockets for the gathered skirt
- Slash pockets for the flared skirt
- Darts for shaping
More of my Love Notions sewing pattern reviews.
Pattern Sizing:
The pattern has been redrafted and the sizing increased to run from 0-32. All these sizes come with full bust pieces. I sewed up size 2 throughout using a B cup bodice as per the instructions.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes, the instructions are quite easy to follow. However, this pattern is recommended for a confident beginner because it requires sewing a number of buttonholes and with bias tape.
Fabric Used:
The pattern is recommended for light to medium weight fabrics such as cotton poplin, linen, cotton lawn, chambray and rayon.
I used the Art Gallery Fabrics Everlasting Cotton Poplin Fabric I receive from Minerva as a minerva ambassador. This fabric was a dream to sew up with.

The Making and Pattern alterations :
I used the flared skirt option for my dress which comes with both knee-length and below-the-knee options. I went with the knee-length piece that I later shortened by 1 inch.
I cut out a rectangle that was roughly 1.5 longer than the dress hem which I gathered with soft gathering. I added a gathered piece of the dress to create a ruffle for my dress.
Conclusion:
This is just the second Lyric dress and I see many more to come. This pattern is a blank canvas that can easily be hacked to give it a new look and style. Thank you for stopping by.

Josie, thank you for the video. I’m not sure the Lyric would be suitable for me. I’ve become an ‘apple’ figure in my old age (72). I did enjoy your video , though.
You are welcome and I am glad to hear that it has helped you decide, Honestly, that’s the beauty of sewing our own clothes, we learn what is and is not good for us.