Hula in a comfy maxi dress with a simple crocheted bodice. Sewing tips included!

YARN
RED HEART Soft, 5oz/140g balls, each approx. 256yd/234m (100% acrylic)
-1 (2, 2, 2, 2) balls #9779 Berry

Notions
-8 (8, 9, 9, 10) buttons, .6”/1.6cm diameter
-Rayon or lightweight cotton fabric, 2.5–3 yd/2.25–2.75m, 45”/114cm wide, like Amy Butler Honeysuckle Bloom in Sky RAAB005 (shown)
-Grosgrain ribbon, .5”/1.5cm wide, 2–3yd/2–3m
-Stitch markers
-Straight pins
-Sewing needle and sewing thread
-Small hook and eye closures
-Yarn needle

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust 30 (32, 34.25, 36.5, 38.5)“/76 (81, 87, 93, 98)cm, buttoned.
Note Bodice is designed to be worn with approx. 2–3”/5–7.5cm of negative ease at bust.
Bodice Length 6.5 (6.5, 7.25, 7.25, 8)”/16.5 (16.5, 18, 18, 20)cm, without straps.