Jess makes: Lawn Washi with a Bow

Please note: The pattern previously known as “Washi” has been renamed “Trillium.” Read about the name change here. The Expansion Pack has been retired; please visit the Trillium Page for inspiration and links to tutorials.

It’s been a good long while since we shared any Trillium Dresses (previously Washi) here on the blog! I made this summery Expansion Pack (no longer available) version out of Heather Ross’s collection for Windham Fabrics, Sleeping Porch. Printed on a lawn substrate, this is the perfect fabric for a summer dress because it’s so lightweight and soft.

Washi with a bow / Jess makes

Isn’t this bow magical? Rae had to tie it for me before we took the photos, then I carefully folded up the dress and didn’t touch that perfectly-tied bow until I finally had to give in and wash it. (Bonus: Watch how Rae ties a bow so it won’t tilt HERE!)

Washi with a bow / Jess makes

This dress has all the elements of View A of the Washi Expansion Pack:

• Large bow at neck

• Bias-bound armholes

• Elastic Casing in the back

• Pleated front skirt

If you’re not a big fan of shirring, it’s nice to remember that you can use a simple elastic casing along the back the way I chose to do here. Here’s a free elastic casing tutorial HERE. And of course I never skip the pockets when making any version of the Washi Dress.

Washi with a bow / Jess makes

Washi with a bow / Jess makes

Washi with a bow / Jess makes

Washi with a bow / Jess makes

Ready to sew your own? Here are the  Trillium Dress pattern and the Washi Expansion Pack.

If you need some inspiration, it’s always fun to take a look at the Trillium Page here on the blog. There you’ll find links to every blog post featuring this beloved pattern, along with size charts, yardage charts, and some other helpful resources.

We’d love to see all your projects! Share them on Instagram with the hashtags: #MBRtrillium, #raemademedoit and #madebyrae.