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Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt

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Soak up the sun in the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt, a sewing pattern designed for bigger boobs - no bra flashing guaranteed! View A of the Holyoke is a sophisticated maxi dress with cup sizes C–H, wide, bra-friendly straps and an angled neckline. The faux button placket, princess seams and cup sizing mean you’ll be comfortable all summer long, with no gaping or pulling at the bust.

And there’s more! View B is a breezy, full-length skirt for a totally different look.

For extra comfort, both views have an elasticated back waist, and for all-round usability, there are pockets too! Whether made up in a floaty rayon challis or sumptuous linen, the Holyoke will keep you looking cool and feeling relaxed throughout the warmer weather.

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
A full photo sewalong on our blog with tips and techniques that go beyond the instruction booklet

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SEWING LEVEL

Advanced beginner

SIZING

12 to 32, in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H). Includes 40-62” bust, 32-52” waist and 42-62” hip. Find your size in seconds using our size calculator.

RECOMMENDED FABRIC

Light- to mid-weight woven fabric such as cotton lawn, linen, or rayon. Use drapey fabrics for a flowy look or firmer fabrics for a more structured result.

Light weight fusible interfacing.

NOTIONS

Universal needle, thread, 11 buttons size ⅜"- ½" / 1 cm, 25" (0.7m) 3/4" (2cm) wide knit elastic

PDF pattern information

New to PDF sewing patterns? See our complete guide here.

The PDF comes in three files (one for each bust size), so you only need to print your size. You'll receive files to print at home or at a copy shop. 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.

Instructions: 22 pages (5.5 MB)

Pattern pieces (for each cup size): 62 pages (0.7 MB each)

Copy shop (A0 or US 36" x 48" size): 3 pages (0.4 MB each)

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Fabric Requirements & Measurements

Body Measurements (in), sizes 12-32

	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
Bicep	12 ⅜	13 ¼	14 ⅛	15	15 ⅞	16 ¾	17 ⅝	18 ½	19 ⅜	20 ¼	21 ⅛

Body Measurements (cm), sizes 12-32

	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
Bicep	31	34	36	38	40	43	45	47	49	51	54

Holyoke Dress & Skirt Finished Garment Measurements: Imperial (in), sizes 12-32

	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
Full Bust: C/D cup	40 ⅞	42 ⅞	44 ⅞	46 ⅞	48 ⅞	50 ⅞	52 ⅞	54 ⅞	56 ⅞	58 ⅞	60 ⅞
Full Bust: E/F cup	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60	62
Full Bust: G/H cup	43	45	47	49	51	53	55	57	59	61	63
Waist, stretched	35 ¾	37 ¾	39 ¾	41 ¾	43 ¾	45 ⅝	47 ⅝	49 ⅝	51 ⅝	53 ⅝	55 ⅝
Hip	56 ½	58 ½	60 ½	62 ½	64 ½	66 ½	68 ½	70 ½	72 ½	74 ½	76 ½
Back length: dress	49 ¼	49 ¼	49 ¼	49 ¼	49 ¼	49 ¼	49 ¼	49 ¼	49 ¼	49 ¼	49 ¼
Back length: skirt	39 ⅝	39 ⅝	39 ⅝	39 ⅝	39 ⅝	39 ⅝	39 ⅝	39 ⅝	39 ⅝	39 ⅝	39 ⅝

Holyoke Dress & Skirt Finished Garment Measurements: Metric (cm), sizes 12-32

	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
Full Bust: C/D cup	104	109	114	119	124	129	134	139	144	150	155
Full Bust: E/F cup	107	112	117	122	127	132	137	142	147	152	157
Full Bust: G/H cup	109	114	119	124	130	135	140	145	150	155	160
Waist, stretched	91	96	101	106	111	116	121	126	131	136	141
Hip	143	148	154	159	164	169	174	179	184	189	194
Back length: dress	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125
Back length: skirt	101	101	101	101	101	101	101	101	101	101	101

Holyoke Dress & Skirt Fabric Requirements: Imperial (yd), sizes 12-32

MAIN FABRIC	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
View A: 45″ wide	4 ⅞	4 ⅞	4 ⅞	4 ⅞	4 ⅞	5 ¾	5 ¾	5 ¾	5 ¾	6	6
View A: 60″ wide	3 ¾	3 ¾	3 ¾	3 ¾	3 ¾	4 ¼	4 ¼	4 ¼	4 ¼	4 ½	4 ½
View B: 45″ wide	4 ⅛	4 ⅛	4 ⅛	4 ⅛	4 ⅛	5 ⅜	5 ⅜	5 ⅜	5 ⅜	5 ⅜	5 ⅜
View B: 60″ wide	3 ½	3 ½	3 ½	3 ½	3 ½	3 ⅞	3 ⅞	3 ⅞	3 ⅞	4 ⅛	4 ⅛

Interfacing: ⅞ yd of 45″ wide interfacing for all sizes.

ELASTIC	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
View A: Dress	12 ½	13 ½	14 ½	15 ½	16 ½	17 ½	18 ½	19 ½	20 ½	21 ½	22 ½
View B: Skirt	11 ½	12 ½	13 ½	14 ½	15 ½	16 ½	17 ½	18 ½	19 ½	20 ½	21 ½

Holyoke Dress & Skirt Fabric Requirements: Metric (m), sizes 12-32

MAIN FABRIC	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
View A: 115 cm wide	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	5.4	5.4	5.4	5.4	5.5	5.5
View A: 150 cm wide	3.7	3.7	3.7	3.7	3.7	5	5	5	5	5	5
View B: 115 cm wide	3.4	3.4	3.4	3.4	3.4	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9	4.1	4.1
View B: 150 cm wide	3.1	3.1	3.1	3.1	3.1	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.7	3.7

Interfacing: 0.7 m of 115 cm wide interfacing for all sizes.

ELASTIC	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
View A: Dress	32	34	37	39	42	44	47	50	52	55	57
View B: Skirt	29	32	34	37	39	42	44	47	50	52	55

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Feminine and easy to wear

I love the Holyoke dress! It's so feminine and easy to wear. The princess seams make it beautifully fitted, while the elastic back waist makes it easy to pull on. I've already made 4 Holyokes, and have more planned!

Love this pattern

So far I've only made the skirt but I love it! Can't wait to make the dress version for spring. The only thing is, during construction, I wondered if I should be doing a few extra steps, i.e. understitching the pockets and waistband facing. But that's just me being a bit of a perfectionist and sometimes those steps don't make a noticeable difference. Love all my Cashmerette patterns. Thanks Jenny and team :)

Love my Holyoke dress!

I made a knee-length version in a flowered cotton poplin and it's the perfect summer going-to-dinner dress. I followed the Cashmerette Size Calculator and the fit is perfect the first time. It's exactly the summer dressI was looking for!

Holyoke Dress

I have made this a couple of times now and find i get lots of compliments whenever i wear it! I very flattering pattern especially for those with a mum tum, some struggle with the construction, it felt alien to completely build the front and then the back rather than the top and then bottom but it works and I am really pleased with it. I will be making more.

Two truths and a lie.

Great design, easy make. I have a very, very happy 6 foot customer with a maxi dress that fits perfectly and makes her feel beautiful. No pattern walks on water; make a toile first to tweak fit. Note to serger warriors: On the button placket and waist facings, instead of folding 1/4 inch under and hand stitching, serge 1/4 inch off, iron those babies down and top stitch for less bulk.

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Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt

Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt

Size Size guide

Pattern format

Product information

SEWING LEVEL

SIZING

RECOMMENDED FABRIC

NOTIONS

PDF pattern information

Learn More

Tutorials

Sewalongs

Related Posts

Fabric Requirements & Measurements

Body Measurements (in), sizes 12-32

Body Measurements (cm), sizes 12-32

Holyoke Dress & Skirt Finished Garment Measurements: Imperial (in), sizes 12-32

Holyoke Dress & Skirt Finished Garment Measurements: Metric (cm), sizes 12-32

Holyoke Dress & Skirt Fabric Requirements: Imperial (yd), sizes 12-32

Holyoke Dress & Skirt Fabric Requirements: Metric (m), sizes 12-32

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Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt

Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt

Size Size guide

Pattern format

Product information

SEWING LEVEL

SIZING

RECOMMENDED FABRIC

NOTIONS

PDF pattern information

Learn More

Tutorials

Sewalongs

Related Posts

Fabric Requirements & Measurements

Body Measurements (in), sizes 12-32

Body Measurements (cm), sizes 12-32

Holyoke Dress & Skirt Finished Garment Measurements: Imperial (in), sizes 12-32

Holyoke Dress & Skirt Finished Garment Measurements: Metric (cm), sizes 12-32

Holyoke Dress & Skirt Fabric Requirements: Imperial (yd), sizes 12-32

Holyoke Dress & Skirt Fabric Requirements: Metric (m), sizes 12-32

See what our customers are making

Customer Reviews

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