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Throw on the Irving Dress for an effortless summer look! The Irving is a midi-length knit dress with a deep scoop neckline, bra-friendly strappy fitted bodice in cups C-H, and gathered skirt with inseam pockets. Top it off with removable shoulder ties, then mix and match it with the Grafton Dress, Top & Skirt line for over 150 possible combinations!

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Overview

Sewing level	Beginner
Sizing	0-32
Cup sizes	C-H
Fabric type	Knit
Pattern hashtag	#IrvingDress

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Delivery method	Instant download ZIP file
Layers available	Yes
Number of pages: print at home file (A4/letter)	Sizes 0-16: 22 Sizes 12-32: 32
Number of pages: copyshop file (A0)	2
PDF pattern help	How to use PDF sewing patterns

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Removable shoulder ties

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Grafton Dress, Top & Skirt	Bodice, sleeves, skirt
Dewey Dress	Bodice, skirt
Mercier Jumpsuit	Bodice

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Models: Angela (navy), Rachel (hand print), Brit (floral)

Angela

Size	10 E/F graded to 14 waist and 16 hip
High bust	37" / 94 cm
Full bust	39" / 99 cm
Waist	35" / 89 cm
Hip	45" / 114 cm
Height	5' 3"

Rachel

Size	18 G/H
High bust	43" / 109 cm
Full bust	48" / 122 cm
Waist	38" / 94 cm
Hip	48" / 122 cm
Height	5' 5"

Brit

Size	10 G/H graded to 8 waist and 14 hip
High bust	36" / 91.5 cm
Full bust	40" / 101.5 cm
Waist	29.5" / 75 cm
Hip	43" / 109 cm
Height	5' 6"

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Effortless knit dress sewing pattern with deep scoop neckline, bra-friendly straps, and roomy pockets in cups C-H. Plus, mix and match with the Grafton Dress line for more options!

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Full bra coverage

Lined bodice

Roomy pockets

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Pattern Description

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Throw on the Irving Dress for an effortless summer look! The Irving is a midi-length knit dress with a deep scoop neckline, bra-friendly strappy fitted bodice in cups C-H, and gathered skirt with inseam pockets. Top it off with removable shoulder ties, then mix and match it with the Grafton Dress, Top & Skirt line for over 150 possible combinations!

Pattern Details

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Overview

Sewing level	Beginner
Sizing	0-32
Cup sizes	C-H
Fabric type	Knit
Pattern hashtag	#IrvingDress

PDF Info

Delivery method	Instant download ZIP file
Layers available	Yes
Number of pages: print at home file (A4/letter)	Sizes 0-16: 22 Sizes 12-32: 32
Number of pages: copyshop file (A0)	2
PDF pattern help	How to use PDF sewing patterns

Pattern Options

Removable shoulder ties

With, without

Interchangeable With

Grafton Dress, Top & Skirt	Bodice, sleeves, skirt
Dewey Dress	Bodice, skirt
Mercier Jumpsuit	Bodice

Fabric & Supplies

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Sizing

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Models: Angela (navy), Rachel (hand print), Brit (floral)

Angela

Size	10 E/F graded to 14 waist and 16 hip
High bust	37" / 94 cm
Full bust	39" / 99 cm
Waist	35" / 89 cm
Hip	45" / 114 cm
Height	5' 3"

Rachel

Size	18 G/H
High bust	43" / 109 cm
Full bust	48" / 122 cm
Waist	38" / 94 cm
Hip	48" / 122 cm
Height	5' 5"

Brit

Size	10 G/H graded to 8 waist and 14 hip
High bust	36" / 91.5 cm
Full bust	40" / 101.5 cm
Waist	29.5" / 75 cm
Hip	43" / 109 cm
Height	5' 6"

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Body Measurements (in)

	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
High Bust	30	31	32	33	34	35 1/2	37	39	41
Full Bust, C/D Cup	33	34	35	36	37	38 1/2	40	42	44
Full Bust, E/F Cup	34	35	36	37	38	39 1/2	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

Finished Garment Measurements (in)

	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
Full Bust, C/D Cup	24 3/4	25 3/4	26 3/4	27 3/4	28 3/4	30 1/4	31 3/4	33 3/4	35 3/4
Full Bust, E/F Cup	25 3/4	26 3/4	27 3/4	28 3/4	29 3/4	31 1/4	32 3/4	34 3/4	36 3/4
Full Bust, G/H Cup	26 3/4	27 3/4	28 3/4	29 3/4	30 3/4	32 1/4	33 3/4	35 3/4	37 3/4
Waist	25	26	27	28	29	30 1/2	32	34	36
Hip	43 5/8	45 1/8	46 1/2	48	49 3/8	51 5/8	53 3/4	56 3/4	59 5/8
Back Length*	36 5/8	36 7/8	37 1/8	37 3/8	37 5/8	37 7/8	38 1/8	38 3/8	38 5/8

*measured approximately 4" down from back neck

Fabric Requirements (yd)

Main + lining	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
45" wide	3	3	3	3	3	3 3/8	3 3/8	3 3/8	3 3/8
55" wide	2 3/8	2 3/8	2 3/8	2 3/8	2 3/8	3	3	3	3

Main only	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
45" wide	2 1/2	2 1/2	2 1/2	2 1/2	2 1/2	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8
55" wide	2 1/8	2 1/8	2 1/8	2 1/8	2 1/8	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 5/8

Lining only	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
45" wide	3/4	3/4	3/4	3/4	3/4	3/4	3/4	3/4	3/4
55" wide	3/4	3/4	3/4	3/4	3/4	3/4	3/4	3/4	3/4

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Body Measurements (in)

	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

Finished Garment Measurements (in)

	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
Full Bust, C/D Cup	31 3/4	33 3/4	35 3/4	37 3/4	39 3/4	41 3/4	43 3/4	45 3/4	47 3/4	49 3/4	51 3/4
Full Bust, E/F Cup	32 3/4	34 3/4	36 3/4	38 3/4	40 3/4	42 3/4	44 3/4	46 3/4	48 3/4	50 3/4	52 3/4
Full Bust, G/H Cup	33 3/4	35 3/4	37 3/4	39 6/8	41 3/4	43 3/4	45 3/4	47 3/4	49 3/4	51 3/4	53 3/4
Waist	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52
Hip	50 1/8	52 7/8	55 5/8	58 3/8	61 1/8	63 7/8	66 5/8	69 3/8	72 1/8	75	77 3/4
Back Length*	37 3/4	38	38 1/4	38 1/2	38 3/4	39	39 1/4	39 1/2	39 3/4	40	40 1/4

*measured approximately 4" down from back neck

Fabric Requirements (yd)

Main + lining	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
45" wide	3 3/8	3 3/8	3 3/8	3 3/8	3 3/8	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*
55" wide	3	3	3	3	3	3 3/8	3 3/8	3 3/8	3 3/8	3 3/8	3 3/8

Main only	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
45" wide	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*
55" wide	2 1/2	2 1/2	2 1/2	2 1/2	2 1/2	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8	2 7/8

*55" wide fabric required for these sizes

Lining only	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
45" wide	1	1	1	1	1	1 3/8	1 3/8	1 3/8	1 3/8	1 3/8	1 3/8
55" wide	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	7/8	1 1/8	1 1/8	1 1/8	1 1/8	1 1/8	1 1/8

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Body Measurements (cm)

	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

Finished Garment Measurements (cm)

	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
Full Bust, C/D Cup	63	65	68	70	73	77	81	86	91
Full Bust, E/F Cup	65	68	70	73	76	79	83	88	93
Full Bust, G/H Cup	68	70	73	76	78	82	86	91	96
Waist	64	66	69	71	74	77	81	86	91
Hip	111	115	118	122	125	131	137	144	151
Back Length*	93	94	94	95	96	96	97	97	98

*measured approximately 10 cm down from back neck

Fabric Requirements (m)

Main + lining	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
115 cm wide	2.7	2.7	2.7	2.7	2.7	3.1	3.1	3.1	3.1
140 cm wide	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.2	2.7	2.7	2.7	2.7

Main only	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
115 cm wide	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6
140 cm wide	1.9	1.9	1.9	1.9	1.9	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.3

Lining only	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
115 cm wide	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7
140 cm wide	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7

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Body Measurements (cm)

	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

Finished Garment Measurements (cm)

	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
Full Bust, C/D Cup	81	86	91	96	101	106	111	116	121	126	131
Full Bust, E/F Cup	83	88	93	98	104	109	114	119	124	129	134
Full Bust, G/H Cup	86	91	96	101	106	111	116	121	126	131	137
Waist	81	86	91	97	102	107	112	117	122	127	132
Hip	127	134	141	148	155	162	169	176	183	191	197
Back Length*	96	97	97	98	98	99	100	100	101	102	102

*measured approximately 10 cm down from back neck

Fabric Requirements (m)

Main + lining	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
115 cm wide	3.1	3.1	3.1	3.1	3.1	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*
140 cm wide	2.7	2.7	2.7	2.7	2.7	3.1	3.1	3.1	3.1	3.1	3.1

Main only	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
115 cm wide	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*
140 cm wide	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6	2.6

*140cm wide fabric required for these sizes

Lining only	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
115 cm wide	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2
140 cm wide	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	1	1	1	1	1	1

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