Product information

SEWING LEVEL

Advanced beginner

SIZING

12 to 32, in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H). See Sizing Guide.

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

Pattern features

Choose your own adventure with 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 (standard and full bicep included) 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

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

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 brand-new 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.

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: 36 pages (15 MB) 

Print-at-home files:

• Bodice pieces (for each cup size): up to 13 pages (0.4 MB each) 
• Skirt pieces: up to 55 pages (0.5 MB each) 
• Sleeve pieces: up to 12 pages (0.3 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: 3 pages (0.3 MB each) 
• Sleeve pieces: 2 pages (0.3 MB each) 

Model Details

Michelle (pink floral) is wearing a size 26 C/D graded to a 30 in the waist and hips. Her measurements are high bust 51", full bust 53.5", waist 49.5", hip 60", and she is 5' 6”.

Jenny H. (burgundy & blue floral) is wearing a size 22 G/H graded to a 28 in the waist and 32 in hip. Her measurements are high bust 47", full bust 52", waist 48", and hip 61.5", and she is 5' 6”.

Rachel (floral skirt & gold) is wearing a size 16 G/H. Her measurements are high bust 41", full bust 46", waist 36.5" and hip 49.5". She is 5' 5”.

Ayelet (white) is wearing a size 14 G/H. Her measurements are high bust 39", full bust 43.5", waist 34", hip 46", and she is 5' 4”.

Char (blue polka dot) is wearing a size 24 G/H with a 2” FBA, graded to a 30 at the waist and hips. Her measurements are 49.5” high bust, 56” full bust, 49” waist, and 60.5” hip. She is 5’ 7”.

Jenny R. (chambray) is wearing a size 18 G/H. Her measurements are high bust 43", full bust 48", waist 40", and hip 47". She is 5' 6".

Fabric Requirements & Measurements

• Fabric Requirements
• Finished Garment Measurements

Learn More

Tutorials

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

Sewalongs

• Upton Dress Sewalong

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