Bonus Basic Dresses Dating from 1967, this Simplicity pattern details a simple sheath-style dress with several options including separate bodice and skirt, long sleeves, short sleeves and sleeveless. This pattern is called a "bonus pattern" because it includes a chart with sewing tips titled "How to make a better fitting dress" The dress has back zipper and optional self fabric or purchased belt. V. 1 & 2 have high round neckline and set-in sleeves. V. 1 with slim skirt has long sleeves. V. 2 has short sleeves. V. 2 & 3 have an A-line skirt. Sleeveless V. 3 has lowered round neckline.