Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt

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  • Woman wearing a pink sleeveless dress with buttons on a white background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Woman wearing a light pink sleeveless top against a white background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Woman wearing a pink sleeveless dress on a white background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Woman wearing a pink dress against a beige background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Woman wearing a purple top and blue skirt with a pattern on a white background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
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  • Woman wearing a purple top and blue patterned skirt on a white background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Woman wearing a floral top and gray skirt on a white background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Woman wearing a red floral dress over a white shirt against a beige background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Woman wearing a floral dress and straw hat on a beige background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Woman wearing a yellow floral dress on a beige background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Woman wearing a pink sleeveless dress with buttons on a white background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Line drawing of a dress and skirt on a white background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Woman wearing a purple top and navy patterned pants on a white background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Woman wearing a floral top and gray skirt on a white background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Woman wearing a yellow floral dress against a beige background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Person wearing a red floral dress on a beige background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Woman wearing a floral dress with a beige background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Woman wearing a pink sleeveless dress with buttons on a white background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Woman wearing a light pink sleeveless top against a white background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Woman wearing a pink sleeveless dress on a white background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Woman wearing a pink dress against a beige background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Woman wearing a purple top and blue skirt with a pattern on a white background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Person wearing a dark green skirt with abstract pattern, holding their hand in their pocket.. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Woman wearing a purple top and blue patterned skirt on a white background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Woman wearing a floral top and gray skirt on a white background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Woman wearing a red floral dress over a white shirt against a beige background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Woman wearing a floral dress and straw hat on a beige background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
  • Woman wearing a yellow floral dress on a beige background. This is the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette.
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Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt

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Pattern format

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

Want to see how this pattern will look on you? Sketch your plans on a body outline croquis that's custom made to your measurements with MyBodyModel. Learn more » 

Product information

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

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Customer Reviews

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Bonny Lownds-Doctor
A Truly Lovely Princess Seam Pattern

Wonderful construction, different cup sizes to get a perfect fit, clear and helpful instructions as well as a sew-along on the website. Simply an incredible pattern.

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DeMa
Easy to Sew, Gorgeous to Wear: The Holyoke Maxi Dress

I absolutely loved sewing the Holyoke Maxi Dress! From start to finish, this pattern was a joy to work with. The instructions are clear and beginner-friendly, and the construction is straightforward with smart design details—like princess seams and an elastic back—that make fitting easy and comfortable without sacrificing style.

The final result is stunning—flattering, flowy, and so wearable. I’ve already made two and am currently cutting my third one! Every time I wear a Holyoke, I get a ton of compliments. It’s one of those dresses that makes you feel confident and put together with minimal effort.

If you're looking for a satisfying project with a high-impact finish, I can’t recommend the Holyoke enough. It’s become a staple in my handmade wardrobe.

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@emsewhappy
The Perfect Maxi

I really love this dress from the making of it to wearing it. I followed the detailed toiling instructions which was great even for a person who has toiled before. The fit is great. I followed the suggestion from the sizing calculator which made it so much easier. I have made the size 10 bodice, C cup, graded to size 14 waist and graded back to 8 hips. Fabric is a poplin which makes the best summer dress. Can highly recommend this to anyone looking for a great maxi dress.

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Fairfax
Perfect fit

I made the Holyoke for my daughter with only her measurements. The completed garment fits her perfectly. The only change that I made was to put the right front over the left front instead of the pattern directions for left over right.
I used a large pucker seersucker which looks perfect in the finished dress. It swishes wonderfully - however you can't press it. I simply pressed the seams on the inside inside the seam allowance.

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Elodie Banana
In love

I absolutely love the fit of this dress which is amazing for big boobs! The amazing fit, the elastic waitband and the long flowy skirt also make it very comfortable and easy to wear in any situation. It is quite a long project but still easy for someone willing to take the time.

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Sheree Thomas
Love love love

This is the best fitting Princess seam dress pattern that I have ever sewn. It fits so perfectly and I can see myself making this dress over and over again. I paired the skirt with the Hampden bodic. I’m these photos but they fit similarly,

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