Hi, I am wondering if there is a Formal pattern that has the mermaid type hemline and the corset back capability? I think I could use the button back to create the width that I will need for the corset back and use the trumpet skirt for the bottom but I will also need a train and this doesn't seem to work with the trumpet hemline .

The dress that I am wanting to make is fitted at the top all the way down to the knees, then it flares out at the side and back but hangs straight in the front. Could you possibly give me an idea of which pattern you think may work for this type of garment?

I am thinking that I probably should use the flare for the back and train then print out a straight front to get the front straight from the top to the bottom. Then print the top half of the back straight and flare it out at the back? Any suggestions?