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Pembroke Dress & Tunic

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Size Size guide

12-28 12-32

Pattern format

PDF Printed

PDF pattern available in sizes 12-32; printed pattern available in sizes 12-28.

Take on your day with the Pembroke Dress & Tunic! This iconic T-shirt dress, is designed for curves, with cup sizes from C – H. Customize your own look, with midi or tunic lengths, a modern split hem detail and an optional waist tie. Then choose from three neckline options (scoop, jewel, or turtleneck) and either cuffed or hemmed sleeves. Whether made up in a lightweight ponte or flirty floral jersey, there’s nothing basic about this curvy wardrobe essential!

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

Product information

SEWING LEVEL

Beginner

SIZING

12 to 32 (PDF pattern), 12 to 28 (printed pattern) in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H) – includes 40-62” bust and 42-62” hip. Find your size in seconds using our size calculator.

RECOMMENDED FABRIC

Mid-weight knit fabric such as cotton/lycra, poly/lycra, rayon jersey, ITY, or lightweight ponte, with at least 20% crosswise stretch.

NOTIONS

Ballpoint or stretch needle, thread, twin needle (optional), 8 inches (20 cm) clear elastic (optional).

PDF pattern information

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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. The Pembroke Dress & Tunic comes as a layered PDF. For more on PDFs, see the FAQs.

Instructions: 14 pages (7.1 MB)

Pattern pieces (for each cup size): 46 pages (0.5 MB each)

Copy shop (A0 or US 36" x 48" size): 3 pages (0.3 MB each)

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Tutorials

Grading Between Sizes on the Pembroke

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

Pembroke Dress & Tunic Finished Garment Measurements: Imperial (in), sizes 12-32

	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
Full Bust: C/D cup	38 ¾	40 ¾	42 ¾	44 ¾	46 ¾	48 ¾	50 ¾	52 ¾	54 ¾	56 ¾	58 ¾
Full Bust: E/F cup	39 ½	41 ½	43 ½	45 ½	47 ½	49 ½	51 ½	53 ½	55 ½	57 ½	59 ½
Full Bust: G/H cup	40 ⅛	42 ⅛	44 ⅛	46 ⅛	48 ⅛	50 ⅛	52 ⅛	54 ⅛	56 ⅛	58 ⅛	60 ⅛
Waist	36 ⅜	38 ⅜	40 ⅜	42 ⅜	44 ⅜	46 ⅜	48 ⅜	50 ⅜	52 ⅜	54 ⅜	56 ⅜
Hip	45 ¾	47 ¾	49 ¾	51 ¾	53 ¾	55 ¾	57 ¾	59 ¾	61 ¾	63 ¾	65 ¾
Bicep	14 ⅞	15 ⅜	15 ⅞	16 ¼	16 ¾	17 ⅜	17 ⅞	18 ½	19	19 ½	20 ⅛
Back length: View A & B	43 ⅜	43 ⅝	43 ⅞	44 ⅛	44 ⅜	44 ⅝	44 ⅞	45 ⅛	45 ⅜	45 ⅝	45 ⅞
Back length: View C	31 ⅜	31 ⅝	31 ⅞	32 ⅛	32 ⅜	32 ⅝	32 ⅞	33 ⅛	33 ⅜	33 ⅝	33 ⅞

Pembroke Dress & Tunic Finished Garment Measurements: Metric (cm), sizes 12-32

	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
Full Bust: C/D cup	98	104	109	114	119	124	129	134	139	144	149
Full Bust: E/F cup	100	105	110	116	121	126	131	136	141	146	151
Full Bust: G/H cup	102	107	112	117	122	127	132	137	143	148	153
Waist	92	97	103	108	113	118	123	128	133	138	143
Hip	116	121	126	131	137	142	147	152	157	162	167
Bicep	38	39	40	41	43	44	46	47	48	50	51
Back length: View A & B	110	111	111	112	113	113	114	115	115	116	117
Back length: View C	80	80	81	82	82	83	84	84	85	85	86

Pembroke Dress & Tunic Fabric Requirements: Imperial (yd), sizes 12-32

	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
45″ wide: View A & B	3 ⅛	3 ⅛	3 ⅛	3 ⅛	4	4	4	4	4	4 ⅛	4 ⅛
45″ wide: View C	2 ⅝	2 ⅝	2 ⅝	2 ⅝	3 ⅝	3 ⅝	3 ⅝	3 ⅝	3 ⅝	3 ¾	3 ¾
60″ wide: View A & B	2 ⅜	2 ⅜	2 ⅜	2 ⅜	2 ⅞	2 ⅞	2 ⅞	2 ⅞	2 ⅞	3 ⅛	3 ⅛
60″ wide: View C	1 ⅞	1 ⅞	1 ⅞	1 ⅞	2 ⅜	2 ⅜	2 ⅜	2 ⅜	2 ⅜	2 ¾	2 ¾

Pembroke Dress & Tunic Fabric Requirements: Metric (m), sizes 12-32

	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
115 cm wide: View A & B	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.9	3.7	3.7	3.7	3.7	3.7	3.8	3.8
115 cm wide: View C	2.4	2.4	2.4	2.4	3.3	3.3	3.3	3.3	3.3	3.4	3.4
150 cm wide: View A & B	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.9	2.9
150 cm wide: View C	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.5	2.5

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Quick Sew - perfect for bold prints

I made a size 18 G/H cup in a firm ponte. This was a quick sew dress for me, if you have a bold print or an interesting fabric and don’t want a lot of seams to have to pattern match or interrupt a large design its a great design with just a back, front, sleeve and optional belt. I am super happy with my toile dress. It looks great from the front and gives me the waist shape that I like.

I got compliments literally immediately

I got this pattern as part of a buy 2 get 1 free sale, and I can't believe I overlooked it. It's cute, comfy, and really hits the "nice but not dressy" sweet spot. I got compliments literally in the first *minute* I wore this in public.

I made this in 12CD, grading to 14 at the hip. I used a rayon knit with a lot of vertical drag, so it fits more tightly than designed, but I like it that way. I have large biceps, and the sleeves are very fitted (not loose like the photo), but not binding at all. I was able to predict that from the finished garment measurements and my garment's stretch percentage, but it would have been helpful if that was included in the body measurements as well.

My only mod was to skip the side slits. I sewed them closed to make pressing easier, and decided I didn't need them after all.

I definitely plan to make this again. Next up is a longer-sleeved version in a print for the fall. I could also see versions with a v-neck, in a sweater knit, or as a top with shorter ties.

The only reason I'm not giving it 4 stars is that the neck binding instructions could have been clearer. I had some trouble figuring out how many times to fold and how far to fold in steps 3-5.

Pembroke Dress

I’m completely in love….this was a breeze to sew…and the best part is that the pattern is made for curves.

Easy Make

An easy make. Beautiful neckline and cuffed sleeve. The ties are okay, but I’m not a huge fan. The dress certainly needs them for shape, but I’m undecided on tying them in front or back. They have a tendency to get in my way, but wouldn’t look right if cut shorter.

Pembroke Dress and Tunic

I loved this pattern, it was super easy to follow. I made the tunic with the scooped neckline, and have already got plans for my next one!

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Pembroke Dress & Tunic

Pembroke Dress & Tunic

Size Size guide

Pattern format

Product information

SEWING LEVEL

SIZING

RECOMMENDED FABRIC

NOTIONS

PDF pattern information

Learn More

Tutorials

Related Posts

Fabric Requirements & Measurements

Body Measurements (in), sizes 12-32

Body Measurements (cm), sizes 12-32

Pembroke Dress & Tunic Finished Garment Measurements: Imperial (in), sizes 12-32

Pembroke Dress & Tunic Finished Garment Measurements: Metric (cm), sizes 12-32

Pembroke Dress & Tunic Fabric Requirements: Imperial (yd), sizes 12-32

Pembroke Dress & Tunic Fabric Requirements: Metric (m), sizes 12-32

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Customer Reviews

Pembroke Dress & Tunic

Pembroke Dress & Tunic

Size Size guide

Pattern format

Product information

SEWING LEVEL

SIZING

RECOMMENDED FABRIC

NOTIONS

PDF pattern information

Learn More

Tutorials

Related Posts

Fabric Requirements & Measurements

Body Measurements (in), sizes 12-32

Body Measurements (cm), sizes 12-32

Pembroke Dress & Tunic Finished Garment Measurements: Imperial (in), sizes 12-32

Pembroke Dress & Tunic Finished Garment Measurements: Metric (cm), sizes 12-32

Pembroke Dress & Tunic Fabric Requirements: Imperial (yd), sizes 12-32

Pembroke Dress & Tunic Fabric Requirements: Metric (m), sizes 12-32

See what our customers are making

Customer Reviews

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