Quick way to make a dress (or the completely lazy way!!)

Step 2 Adjusting the pattern

Cut out the front and back pieces of your dress pattern (they will pretty much be identical on the simpler patterns). Cut off the top part of the dress pattern 2 inches or so above where the waist line is marked. There should be a line to make an adjustment to shorten the dress at the waistline for a short waisted person. I cut mine off at that point.