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Upton Dress & Skirt Plus Mix & Match Expansion Pack

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Size Size guide

0-16 12-32

Version

Full Pattern Expansion Pack Only

Pattern format

PDF Printed

Mix and match your way to a wardrobe of beautiful dresses and skirts with the Upton Dress & Skirt plus Mix & Match Expansion Pack!

This curve-friendly pattern comes with cup sizes C-H and includes multiple bodice, skirt, sleeve, and neckline options for hundreds (yes, hundreds!) of possible dresses and skirts—or the one you’ve been dreaming about your whole life. Too often if you have bigger boobs you’re limited in your style options, but with the Upton Mix & Match Expansion Pack you can design your perfect dress, while knowing that you’ll have an amazing bust fit with no gaping or bra flashing.

In silk to linen to cotton, from brunch to cocktails to weddings, this single pattern can do it all!

The "full pattern" option includes the original Upton Dress pieces, which are necessary for this pattern. Already own the Upton? Choose the "expansion pack only" option. See below for more details.

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

0-16 in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H); includes 33-46” bust and 35-46” hip. Find your size in seconds using our size calculator.

Also available in sizes 12-32.

RECOMMENDED FABRIC

Main fabric: Woven fabric such as cotton, linen, double gauze or upholstery fabric. Heavier fabrics will give a more structured look.

Lining: Lightweight woven such as cotton lawn, rayon bemberg or silk crepe de chine.

Optional: interfacing for waistband (if using a lightweight fabric).

NOTIONS

Universal or microtex needle, hand sewing needle, thread, 24”/ 61 cm invisible zip (for dress) or 11”/ 28 cm invisible zip (for skirt), optional hook & eye

Available Versions

There are two options for purchasing this pattern:

OPTION 1: If you don't own the original Upton Dress pattern

If you haven't already purchased the Upton Dress pattern, you can get the Upton Dress & Skirt plus Mix & Match Expansion as a complete set. That's 32 pattern pieces and over 350 possible dress and skirt combos.

This option is available as a printed pattern that ships anywhere in the world, or as a PDF pattern that you can download instantly. Make your selection using the format and version buttons above.

OPTION 2: If you already own the original Upton Dress pattern

If you already have the Upton Dress pattern, you can get this pattern as an expansion pack only. This option includes 25 pieces that take your Upton Dress pattern from 6 possible combinations to over 350 dress and skirt combos.

This option is available as a PDF pattern that you can download instantly. Use the format and version buttons above to choose this option.

Pattern features

Choose from numerous features that can be mixed and matched in over 350 combinations! Pattern features include:

BODICE

Darted or princess seamed
Sleeved or sleeveless

NECKLINE

Scoop, v-neck, or square front
High or v-neck back

SLEEVE

Fitted sleeve in short, 3/4th, or long
Flutter sleeve in short or elbow-length
Cap sleeve
Tie sleeve
Sleeveless

SKIRT

Pleated or gored
Knee, tea, or maxi length
Optional inseam pockets

Additionally, all skirts can be made as standalone skirts with a new contoured waistband.

PDF pattern information

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

The PDF comes in separate files so you only need to print the cup size and features you desire. 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: 37 pages (14.5 MB)

Print-at-home files:

Bodice pieces (for each cup size): up to 10 pages (0.3 MB each)
Skirt pieces: up to 45 pages (0.4 MB each)
Sleeve pieces: up to 9 pages (0.25 MB each)

Copy shop (A0 or US 36" x 48" size) files:

Bodice pieces (for each cup size): 1 page (0.3 MB each)
Skirt pieces: up to 3 pages (0.4 MB each)
Sleeve pieces: 1 pages (0.25 MB each)

Model Details

Angela (floral) is wearing a size 8 G/H graded to a 10 waist and 12 hips. Her measurements are high bust 34.5", full bust 39", waist 32.5", and hips 43", and she is 5' 3".

Suzi (blue; stripes) is wearing a size 4 C/D graded to a 6 in the waist and hips. Her measurements are high bust 31.5", full bust 35", waist 29" and hips 38", and she is 5' 6".

Megha (skirt) is wearing a size 8. Her measurements are waist 29" and hips 41", and she is 5' 2".

Learn More

Tutorials

Grading Between Sizes - Top or Dress with Bust and Waist Darts

Sewalongs

Upton Dress Sewalong

Fabric Requirements & Measurements

Body Measurements (in), sizes 0-16

	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	40.5	42	44	46
Waist	25	26	27	28	29	30.5	32	34	36
Hip	35	36	37	38	39	40.5	42	44	46
Bicep	9 ⅞	10 ¼	10 ⅝	11	11 ⅜	11 ⅞	12 ⅜	13 ¼	14 ⅛

Body Measurements (cm), sizes 0-16

	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
Bicep	25	26	27	28	29	30	31	34	36

Upton Expansion Finished Garment Measurements: Imperial (in), sizes 0-16

	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
Full Bust: C/D cup	33 ¼	34 ¼	35 ¼	36 ¼	37 ¼	38 ¾	40 ¼	42 ¼	44 ¼
Full Bust: E/F cup	34 ¼	35 ¼	36 ¼	37 ¼	38 ¼	39 ¾	41 ¼	43 ¼	45 ¼
Full Bust: G/H cup	35 ¼	36 ¼	37 ¼	38 ¼	39 ¼	40 ¾	42 ¼	44 ¼	46 ¼
Waist: dress	27 ⅜	28 ⅜	29 ⅜	30 ⅜	31 ⅜	32 ⅞	34 ⅜	36 ⅜	38 ⅜
Waist: skirt	25 ⅛	26 ⅛	27 ⅛	28 ⅛	29 ⅛	30 ⅝	32 ⅛	34 ⅛	36 ⅛
Hip: pleated	88 ⅞	89 ⅞	90 ⅞	91 ⅞	92 ⅞	94 ½	96	98	100
Hip: gored	50 ½	51 ½	52 ½	53 ½	54 ½	56	57 ½	59 ½	61 ½
Back length: knee length dress	36 ⅜	36 ⅝	36 ⅞	37 ⅛	37 ⅜	37 ⅝	37 ⅞	38 ⅛	38 ⅜
Back length: tea length dress	43 ⅞	44 ⅛	44 ⅜	44 ⅝	44 ⅞	45 ⅛	45 ⅜	45 ⅝	45 ⅞
Back length: maxi length dress	51 ⅞	52 ⅛	52 ⅜	52 ⅝	52 ⅞	53 ⅛	53 ⅜	53 ⅝	53 ⅞
Back length: knee length skirt	26 ¼	26 ¼	26 ¼	26 ¼	26 ¼	26 ¼	26 ¼	26 ¼	26 ¼
Back length: tea length skirt	33 ¾	33 ¾	33 ¾	33 ¾	33 ¾	33 ¾	33 ¾	33 ¾	33 ¾
Back length: maxi length skirt	41 ¾	41 ¾	41 ¾	41 ¾	41 ¾	41 ¾	41 ¾	41 ¾	41 ¾
Bicep: fitted sleeve	12	12 ½	13	13 ½	14	14 ½	15	15 ⅝	16 ⅛

Upton Expansion Finished Garment Measurements: Metric (cm), sizes 0-16

	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
Full Bust: C/D cup	84	87	90	92	95	98	102	107	112
Full Bust: E/F cup	87	90	92	95	97	101	105	110	115
Full Bust: G/H cup	90	92	95	97	100	104	107	112	117
Waist: dress	70	72	75	77	80	84	87	92	97
Waist: skirt	64	66	69	71	74	78	82	87	92
Hip: pleated	226	228	231	233	236	240	244	249	254
Hip: gored	128	131	133	136	138	142	146	151	156
Back length: knee length dress	92	93	94	94	95	96	96	97	98
Back length: tea length dress	112	112	113	113	114	115	115	116	117
Back length: maxi length dress	132	133	133	134	134	135	136	136	137
Back length: knee length skirt	67	67	67	67	67	67	67	67	67
Back length: tea length skirt	86	86	86	86	86	86	86	86	86
Back length: maxi length skirt	106	106	106	106	106	106	106	106	106
Bicep: fitted sleeve	30	32	33	34	36	37	38	40	41

Upton Expansion Fabric Requirements: Imperial (yd), sizes 0-16

NOTE: To find the total yardage required for the style of Upton you are making, add up the applicable bodice, sleeve, and skirt yardages noted below.

DARTED BODICE MAIN FABRIC	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
45″ wide: All views	⅞	⅞	⅞	⅞	⅞	⅞	1	1	1
55″ wide: All views	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾

DARTED BODICE LINING	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
45″ wide: All views	⅞	⅞	⅞	⅞	⅞	⅞	1	1	1
55″ wide: All views	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾

PRINCESS SEAM BODICE MAIN FABRIC	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
45″ wide: All views	⅝	⅝	⅝	¾	¾	¾	⅞	⅞	⅞
55″ wide: All views	⅝	⅝	⅝	⅝	⅝	⅝	⅝	⅝	⅝

PRINCESS SEAM BODICE LINING	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
45″ wide: All views	⅝	⅝	⅝	¾	¾	¾	⅞	⅞	⅞
55″ wide: All views	⅝	⅝	⅝	⅝	⅝	⅝	⅝	⅝	⅝

SLEEVE MAIN FABRIC	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
45″ wide: fitted, long & ¾ sleeve	⅞	⅞	⅞	⅞	⅞	⅞	⅞	⅞	⅞
45″ wide: fitted, short sleeve	⅜	⅜	⅜	⅜	⅜	⅜	⅜	⅜	⅜
45″ wide: flutter sleeve	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾
45″ wide: tie sleeve	⅞	⅞	⅞	⅞	⅞	⅞	⅞	⅞	⅞
45″ wide: cap sleeve	¼	¼	¼	¼	¼	¼	¼	¼	¼
55″ wide: fitted, long & ¾ sleeve	⅞	⅞	⅞	⅞	⅞	⅞	⅞	⅞	⅞
55″ wide: fitted, short sleeve	⅜	⅜	⅜	⅜	⅜	⅜	⅜	⅜	⅜
55″ wide: flutter sleeve	½	½	½	½	½	½	½	½	½
55″ wide: tie sleeve	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾
55″ wide: cap sleeve	¼	¼	¼	¼	¼	¼	¼	¼	¼

NOTE: For pleated skirt yardage requirements, if making the dress version on 45″ wide fabric, subtract ¼ yd from the listed requirements.

PLEATED SKIRT MAIN FABRIC	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
45″ wide: knee length pleated skirt	3 ¼	3 ¼	3 ¼	3 ¼	3 ¼	3 ¼	3 ¼	3 ¼	3 ¼
45″ wide: tea length pleated skirt	4 ⅛	4 ⅛	4 ⅛	4 ⅛	4 ⅛	4 ⅛	4 ⅛	4 ⅛	4 ⅛
45″ wide: maxi length pleated skirt	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
55″ wide: knee length pleated skirt	3 ⅛	3 ⅛	3 ⅛	3 ⅛	3 ⅛	3 ⅛	3 ⅛	3 ⅛	3 ⅛
55″ wide: tea length pleated skirt	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
55″ wide: maxi length pleated skirt	4 ¾	4 ¾	4 ¾	4 ¾	4 ¾	4 ¾	4 ¾	4 ¾	4 ¾

GORED SKIRT MAIN FABRIC	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
45″ wide: knee length gored skirt	2 ¾	2 ¾	2 ¾	2 ¾	2 ¾	2 ¾	3 ⅛	3 ⅛	3 ⅛
45″ wide: tea length gored skirt	3	3	3	3	3	3	3 ⅛	3 ⅛	3 ⅛
45″ wide: maxi length gored skirt	3 ⅝	3 ⅝	3 ⅝	3 ¾	3 ¾	3 ¾	4 ⅜	4 ⅜	4 ⅜
55″ wide: knee length gored skirt	2 ⅜	2 ⅜	2 ⅜	2 ⅜	2 ⅜	2 ⅜	2 ⅜	2 ⅜	2 ⅜
55″ wide: tea length gored skirt	2 ⅛	2 ⅛	2 ⅛	2 ⅜	2 ⅜	2 ⅜	2 ⅝	2 ⅝	2 ⅝
55″ wide: maxi length gored skirt	3 ¼	3 ¼	3 ¼	3 ½	3 ½	3 ½	3 ⅝	3 ⅝	3 ⅝

Interfacing: ⅜ yd of 45″ wide interfacing for all sizes.

Upton Expansion Fabric Requirements: Metric (m), sizes 0-16

NOTE: To find the total yardage required for the style of Upton you are making, add up the applicable bodice, sleeve, and skirt yardages noted below.

MAIN FABRIC	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
115 cm wide: All views	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9
140 cm wide: All views	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6

DARTED BODICE LINING	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
115 cm wide: All views	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9
140 cm wide: All views	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6

PRINCESS SEAM BODICE MAIN FABRIC	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
115 cm wide: All views	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8
140 cm wide: All views	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6

PRINCESS SEAM BODICE LINING	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
115 cm wide: All views	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8
140 cm wide: All views	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6

SLEEVE MAIN FABRIC	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
115 cm wide: fitted, long & ¾ sleeve	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8
115 cm wide: fitted, short sleeve	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4
115 cm wide: flutter sleeve	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7
115 cm wide: tie sleeve	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8
115 cm wide: cap sleeve	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2
140 cm wide: fitted, long & ¾ sleeve	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8
140 cm wide: fitted, short sleeve	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4
140 cm wide: flutter sleeve	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4
140 cm wide: tie sleeve	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7
140 cmwide: cap sleeve	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2

NOTE: For pleated skirt yardage requirements, if making the dress version on 115 cm wide fabric, subtract 0.2m from the listed requirements.

PLEATED SKIRT MAIN FABRIC	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
115 cm wide: knee length pleated skirt	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
115 cm wide: tea length pleated skirt	3.8	3.8	3.8	3.8	3.8	3.8	3.8	3.8	3.8
115 cm wide: maxi length pleated skirt	4.6	4.6	4.6	4.6	4.6	4.6	4.6	4.6	4.6
140 cm wide: knee length pleated skirt	2.8	2.8	2.8	2.8	2.8	2.8	2.8	2.8	2.8
140 cm wide: tea length pleated skirt	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6
140 cm wide: maxi length pleated skirt	4.4	4.4	4.4	4.4	4.4	4.4	4.4	4.4	4.4

GORED SKIRT MAIN FABRIC	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
115 cm wide: knee length gored skirt	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.9	2.9	2.9
115 cm wide: tea length gored skirt	2.7	2.7	2.7	2.7	2.7	2.7	2.9	2.9	2.9
115 cm wide: maxi length gored skirt	3.3	3.3	3.3	3.4	3.4	3.4	4	4	4
140 cm wide: knee length gored skirt	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.1
140 cm wide: tea length gored skirt	2	2	2	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.4	2.4	2.4
140 cm wide: maxi length gored skirt	3	3	3	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.3	3.3	3.3

Interfacing: 0.3 m of 115″ wide interfacing for all sizes.

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Perfect summer dress for Disney!

I have been hoarding a Beauty & the Beast themed cotton fabric for nearly a decade because I couldn't find a pattern to let the fabric shine. Finally, I landed on the Upton and knew it was my unicorn. I have a freakishly long side torso (12.5" but I'm only 5'5"), but adjusting this pattern was a breeze. The instructions were very clear and the dress constructed beautifully. I got dozens of compliments on it on my Disney World trip and I've already had three requests for custom dresses using the Upton for friends. One of the best experiences I've had using a pdf pattern, and I've been a pattern tester for several small indie brands over the years.

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Enfin des patrons pour poitrine forte. Merci.

Great dress, excellent instructions

I made the dress with a square neckline and pleated skirt in silk taffeta. I interlined the bodice with silk organza, moved the zipper to the side seam, made a full lining, and modified the pockets to hang from the waist. I hung the lining by hand. The diagrams and instructions helped make all this straightforward. The dress is beautiful, although next time I might lengthen the the bodice a bit. I'm going to make a twin to this dress in linen. For linen I will line just the bodice and not interline, but the linen will have a side zipper (I don't know why more patterns don't have side zippers, since they look nicer and are easier to get in and out).

I really like that this pattern has many options. I will be using it quite a bit.

The only annoying thing about this pattern is the 1/2" seam allowance, and I deducted a star for that. With silk taffeta I used french seams (as I will for linen as well). 5/8 works far better for french seams and it's better marked on ALL THREE of my sewing machines, as .5 and 1.0 cm and 1/4" and 3/8". 5/8 is lets you switch to metric (where all the math is easier) more easily if that is your preference. I just don't understand why so many modern patterns are printed with a 1/2 inch seam allowance. I added 1/8 of an inch to all seam allowances and it was a total pest.

Amazing pattern

It was so easy to sew up. I sewed up the bodice with the Mansfield skirt and moved to a side zip. I only had to make 1 alteration on the muslin then was able to sew up my graduation dress in about 1.5 hours.

Love it - so adaptable

Made one of these for last Christmas in a cotton sateen for evening wear. The photo with the large print skirt sold me on buying this as I knew I had fabric which needed space to shine. I chose to make the V-necked front and back, flutter sleeves, and the pleated maxi skirt with waistband. Pockets in ANY dress are always a plus to me. Will definitely be making more, the hardest bit is choosing which combination to make!

Upton

I think this pattern is amazing! It’s so versatile with so many different options. There are 384 possible variations! You could make hundreds of outfits without the need to buy another pattern. And it’s multi sized, so you can grade to make it fit beautifully

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Upton Dress & Skirt Plus Mix & Match Expansion Pack

Upton Dress & Skirt Plus Mix & Match Expansion Pack

Size Size guide

Version

Pattern format

Product information

SEWING LEVEL

SIZING

RECOMMENDED FABRIC

NOTIONS

Available Versions

OPTION 1: If you don't own the original Upton Dress pattern

OPTION 2: If you already own the original Upton Dress pattern

Pattern features

BODICE

NECKLINE

SLEEVE

SKIRT

PDF pattern information

Model Details

Learn More

Tutorials

Sewalongs

Related Posts

Fabric Requirements & Measurements

Body Measurements (in), sizes 0-16

Body Measurements (cm), sizes 0-16

Upton Expansion Finished Garment Measurements: Imperial (in), sizes 0-16

Upton Expansion Finished Garment Measurements: Metric (cm), sizes 0-16

Upton Expansion Fabric Requirements: Imperial (yd), sizes 0-16

Upton Expansion Fabric Requirements: Metric (m), sizes 0-16

Customer Reviews

Upton Dress & Skirt Plus Mix & Match Expansion Pack

Upton Dress & Skirt Plus Mix & Match Expansion Pack

Size Size guide

Version

Pattern format

Product information

SEWING LEVEL

SIZING

RECOMMENDED FABRIC

NOTIONS

Available Versions

OPTION 1: If you don't own the original Upton Dress pattern

OPTION 2: If you already own the original Upton Dress pattern

Pattern features

BODICE

NECKLINE

SLEEVE

SKIRT

PDF pattern information

Model Details

Learn More

Tutorials

Sewalongs

Related Posts

Fabric Requirements & Measurements

Body Measurements (in), sizes 0-16

Body Measurements (cm), sizes 0-16

Upton Expansion Finished Garment Measurements: Imperial (in), sizes 0-16

Upton Expansion Finished Garment Measurements: Metric (cm), sizes 0-16

Upton Expansion Fabric Requirements: Imperial (yd), sizes 0-16

Upton Expansion Fabric Requirements: Metric (m), sizes 0-16

Customer Reviews

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