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Make your entrance in the Ellington Dress, a stunning strapless evening gown sewing pattern designed for cup sizes C-H. This show-stopping maxi dress features a boned bodice expertly drafted for bigger boobs, plus a dramatic floor-length skirt with front slit for effortless movement.

Choose your perfect look with three removable strap options—spaghetti, tie, or swag—or go completely strapless for that classic, head-turning silhouette. The boned and fully lined construction ensures everything stays perfectly in place for dancing, dining, or making grand entrances.

Mix and match with the Upton Dress & Skirt, Gilmore Skirt, and Mansfield Dress for even more versatile options.

Finally, a strapless gown that's actually made for you!

This Cashmerette pattern includes:

Cup sizes from C to H
A sizing calculator which will tell you exactly which size to make
A beautifully illustrated and detailed instruction booklet, to guide you no matter your sewing level

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Product information

SEWING LEVEL

Intermediate

SIZING

0 to 32, in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H); includes 33-62” bust and 35-62” hip. Find your size in seconds using our size calculator.

RECOMMENDED FABRIC

Main fabric: Light- to mid-weight woven fabrics such as satins, silks, and jacquards.

Lining: Light- to mid-weight woven lining fabrics such as rayon Bemberg, silk crepe de chine, etc.

NOTIONS

Universal or microtex needle, thread, 16” (41 cm) invisible zipper, 2¼ yards (2 m) of ¼” (6 mm) wide boning (plastic, spiral steel, or steel), hook & eye (optional), hand needle and thread.

Bow & swag sleeve: eight 3⁄8” (1 cm) buttons

Spaghetti strap: two ¼” (6 mm) wide sliders, four ¼” (6 mm) wide G hooks

PDF pattern information

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The PDF comes in two sizes ranges, 0-16 and 12-32. Files are delivered as a .zip file which can be downloaded on a computer, but not on a mobile device. For more on PDFs, see the FAQs.

Total ZIP file size: 11.8 MB

Instructions: 61 pages

Pattern pieces, sizes 0-16

Print at home: 115 pages
Copyshop (A0): 7 pages

Pattern pieces, sizes 12-32

Print at home: 131 pages
Copyshop (A0): 8 pages

Model Details

Rachel (black/yellow) is wearing the Ellington with removable spaghetti straps. Her Ellington is made with silk twill from Gorgeous Fabrics, with a pongee lining. She is wearing a size 18 G/H. Her measurements are high bust 43” (109 cm), full bust 48” (122 cm), waist 38” (94 cm), hip 48” (122 cm) and she’s 5’ 5”

Morgan (orange/blue) is wearing the Ellington bodice with removable tie straps, combined the Gilmore Skirt. Her Ellington was made with silk-blend twill mikado from Gorgeous Fabrics. She is wearing a size 20 G/H, 24 waist and 28 hip, and the dress was lengthened. Her measurements are 45” high bust (114 cm), 50” full bust (127 cm), 44.5” waist (113 cm), and 58” hip (147 cm), and she is 5’ 10”.

Carrie (bridal) is wearing the Ellington with removable swags. Her Ellington is made with silk twill from Gorgeous Fabrics. She is wearing a size 8 E/F graded to a 10 waist and hip. Her measurements are 33.5” high bust (85 cm), 37” full bust (94 cm), 31.5” waist (80 cm), and 40 hip (102 cm), and she is 5’ 4”.

Learn More

Tutorials

Grading Between Sizes on the Ellington

Sewalongs

Ellington Dress Sewalong

Introducing the Ellington Dress

Fabric Requirements & Measurements

Body Measurements, 12-32 (in)

	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
High Bust	37	39	41	43	45	47	49	51	53	55	57
Full Bust, C/D Cup	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
Full Bust, E/F Cup	41	43	45	47	49	51	53	55	57	59	61
Full Bust, G/H Cup	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60	62
Waist	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52
Hip	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60	62

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Finished Garment Measurements, 12-32 (in)

	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
Full Bust, C/D cup	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
Full Bust, E/F cup	41	43	45	47	49	51	53	55	57	59	61
Full Bust, G/H cup	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60	62
Waist	34 ¼	36 ¼	38 ¼	40 ¼	42 ¼	44 ¼	46 ¼	48 ¼	50 ¼	52 ¼	54 ¼
Hip	47 ⅜	49 ⅜	51 ⅜	53 ⅜	55 ⅜	57 ⅜	59 ⅜	61 ⅜	63 ⅜	65 ⅜	67 ⅜
Back length, Bodice	6 ⅞	6 ⅞	6 ⅞	6 ⅞	6 ⅞	6 ⅞	6 ⅞	6 ⅞	6 ⅞	6 ⅞	6 ⅞
Back length, Skirt	47 ¼	47 ¼	47 ¼	47 ¼	47 ¼	47 ¼	47 ¼	47 ¼	47 ¼	47 ¼	47 ¼

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Fabric Requirements, 12-32 (yd)

* Need 55"wide fabric for sizes 22-32.

MAIN FABRIC	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
45"wide fabric, Strap Option A	5 ¼	5 ¼	5 ¼	5 ¼	5 ¼	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*
45"wide fabric, Strap Option B, C, or Strapless	4 ⅝	4 ⅝	4 ⅝	4 ⅝	4 ⅝	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*
55"wide fabric, Strap Option A	4 ⅛	4 ⅛	4 ⅛	4 ⅛	4 ⅛	4 ⅜	4 ⅜	4 ⅜	4 ⅜	4 ⅜	4 ⅜
55"wide fabric, Strap Option B, C, or Strapless	3 ⅞	3 ⅞	3 ⅞	3 ⅞	3 ⅞	4 ¼	4 ¼	4 ¼	4 ¼	4 ¼	4 ¼

LINING FABRIC	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
45"wide fabric, All Strap Options	4 ½	4 ½	4 ½	4 ½	4 ½	5 ¼	5 ¼	5 ¼	5 ¼	5 ¼	5 ¼
55"wide fabric, All Strap Options	3 ½	3 ½	3 ½	3 ½	3 ½	4	4	4	4	4	4

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Body Measurements, 12-32(cm)

	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
High Bust	94	99	104	109	114	119	124	130	135	140	145
Full Bust, C/D Cup	102	107	112	117	122	127	132	137	142	147	152
Full Bust, E/F Cup	104	109	114	119	124	130	135	140	145	150	155
Full Bust, G/H Cup	107	112	117	122	127	132	137	142	147	152	157
Waist	81	86	91	97	102	107	112	117	122	127	132
Hip	107	112	117	122	127	132	137	142	147	152	157

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Finished Garment Measurements, 12-32 (cm)

	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
Full Bust, C/D cup	102	107	112	117	122	127	132	137	142	147	152
Full Bust, E/F cup	104	109	114	119	124	130	135	140	145	150	155
Full Bust, G/H cup	107	112	117	122	127	132	137	142	147	152	157
Waist	87	92	97	102	107	112	117	123	128	133	138
Hip	120	125	130	136	141	146	151	156	161	166	171
Back length, Bodice	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17
Back length, Skirt	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120

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Fabric Requirements, 12-32 (m)

* Need 140 cm wide fabric for sizes 22-32.

MAIN FABRIC	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
115 cm wide fabric, Strap Option A	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*
115 cm wide fabric, Strap Option B, C, or Strapless	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.2	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*
140cm wide fabric, Strap Option A	3.8	3.8	3.8	3.8	3.8	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9
140cm wide fabric, Strap Option B, C, or Strapless	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9

LINING FABRIC	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
115 cm wide fabric, All Strap Options	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7
140cm wide fabric, All Strap Options	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6

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Body Measurements, 0-16 (in)

	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
High Bust	30	31	32	33	34	35 ½	37	39	41
Full Bust, C/D Cup	33	34	35	36	37	38 ½	40	42	44
Full Bust, E/F Cup	34	35	36	37	38	39 ½	41	43	45
Full Bust, G/H Cup	35	36	37	38	39	40 ½	42	44	46
Waist	25	26	27	28	29	30 ½	32	34	36
Hip	35	36	37	38	39	40 ½	42	44	46

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Finished Garment Measurements, 0-16 (in)

	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
Full Bust, C/D cup	33	34	35	36	37	38 ½	40	42	44
Full Bust, E/F cup	34	35	36	37	38	39 ½	41	43	45
Full Bust, G/H cup	35	36	37	38	39	40 ½	42	44	46
Waist	27 ⅜	28 ⅜	29 ⅜	30 ⅜	31 ⅜	32 ¾	34 ¼	36 ¼	38 ¼
Hip	40 ⅜	41 ⅜	42 ⅜	43 ⅜	44 ⅜	45 ⅞	47 ⅜	49 ⅜	51 ⅜
Back length, Bodice	6 ⅞	6 ⅞	6 ⅞	6 ⅞	6 ⅞	6 ⅞	6 ⅞	6 ⅞	6 ⅞
Back length, Skirt	47 ¼	47 ¼	47 ¼	47 ¼	47 ¼	47 ¼	47 ¼	47 ¼	47 ¼

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Fabric Requirements, 0-16 (yd)

MAIN FABRIC	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
45"wide fabric, Strap Option A	4 ½	4 ½	4 ½	4 ½	4 ½	4 ⅞	4 ⅞	4 ⅞	4 ⅞
45"wide fabric, Strap Option B, C, or Strapless	4 ¼	4 ¼	4 ¼	4 ¼	4 ¼	4 ⅜	4 ⅜	4 ⅜	4 ⅜
55"wide fabric, Strap Option A	4 ¼	4 ¼	4 ¼	4 ¼	4 ¼	4 ⅜	4 ⅜	4 ⅜	4 ⅜
55"wide fabric, Strap Option B, C, or Strapless	4 ¼	4 ¼	4 ¼	4 ¼	4 ¼	4 ⅜	4 ⅜	4 ⅜	4 ⅜

LINING FABRIC	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
45"wide fabric, All Strap Options	4	4	4	4	4	4 ¼	4 ¼	4 ¼	4 ¼
55"wide fabric, All Strap Options	3	3	3	3	3	3 ¼	3 ¼	3 ¼	3 ¼

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Body Measurements, 0-16 (cm)

	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
High Bust	76	79	81	84	86	90	94	99	104
Full Bust, C/D Cup	84	86	89	91	94	98	102	107	112
Full Bust, E/F Cup	86	89	91	94	97	100	104	109	114
Full Bust, G/H Cup	89	91	94	97	99	103	107	112	117
Waist	64	66	69	71	74	77	81	86	91
Hip	89	91	94	97	99	103	107	112	117

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Finished Garment Measurements, 0-16 (cm)

	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
Full Bust, C/D cup	84	86	89	91	94	98	102	107	112
Full Bust, E/F cup	86	89	91	94	97	100	104	109	114
Full Bust, G/H cup	89	91	94	97	99	103	107	112	117
Waist	70	72	75	77	80	83	87	92	97
Hip	103	105	108	110	113	117	120	125	130
Back length, Bodice	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17
Back length, Skirt	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120

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Fabric Requirements, 0-16 (m)

MAIN FABRIC	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
115 cm wide fabric, Strap Option A	4	4	4	4	4	4.4	4.4	4.4	4.4
115 cm wide fabric, Strap Option B, C, or Strapless	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9	4	4	4	4
140cm wide fabric, Strap Option A	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9	4	4	4	4
140cm wide fabric, Strap Option B, C, or Strapless	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9	4	4	4	4

LINING FABRIC	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
115 cm wide fabric, All Strap Options	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9
140cm wide fabric, All Strap Options	2.7	2.7	2.7	2.7	2.7	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.9

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