I have given instructions for sizes 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 & 9-10 to be a dress and for sizes 11-13, XS, S, M, L & XL to be a top. It would be so easy to make the smaller sizes into a top or the larger sizes into a dress. It is completely up to you.

1-2 years 48cm/19in
3-4 years 51cm/20in
5-6 years 58.5cm/23in
7-8 years 63.5cm/25in
9-10 years 68.5cm/27in
11-13 years 73cm/28.5in
XS 76-81cm/30-32in
S 81-86.5cm/32-34in
M 86.5-91.5cm/34-36in
L 94-99cm/37-39in
XL 101.5-107cm/40-42in

ALL hdc stitches are to be stitched in between the posts (underneath the 3 loops) of the previous row. See instructions above.

Construction
The right strap is made first, then the middle panel, followed by the left strap. You then add the side panels and seam the straps to each side panel. For the kids sizes, two back panels are constructed but for sizes XS, S, M, L & XL this is not needed as we want a tight fit around the waist.

Fit
The dress/top is meant to be very fitted. There should be a negative ease of approximately 5-10cm/2-4in. If you choose a size that is less than your bust measurement, it will still fit nicely as there is a tie in the back which gives you some extra wiggle room with the fit.