Rivermont Ponte Dress & Top
Breeze from day to night with the Rivermont Dress and Top, a chic sewing pattern designed for curves with cup sizes from C – H.
Choose from two sophisticated options: a fitted sheath dress with slash pockets and optional kick pleat, or a classic peplum top that highlights your curves. Both views offer three sleeve lengths - short, elbow, or long - and are designed for ponte or other heavy knits, so you’ll look stylish while also being totally comfortable. Whether unwinding at happy hour or turning heads on date night, the Rivermont is just your style!
Overview
| Sewing level | Advanced beginner |
| Sizing | 12-32 |
| Cup sizes | C-H |
| Fabric type | Knit |
| Pattern hashtag |
PDF Info
| Delivery method | Instant download ZIP file |
| Layers available | Yes |
| Number of pages: print at home file (A4/letter) | 48 |
| Number of pages: copyshop file (A0) | 3 |
| PDF pattern help |
Pattern Options
| Style | Dress, top with peplum |
| Sleeves | Short, elbow, long |
Fabric & Supplies
| Main fabric | Mid-weight ponte knit or light-weight scuba/neoprene with at least 40% stretch |
| Interfacing | Lightweight knit interfacing |
| Needles & thread | Ballpoint or stretch needle Thread Twin needle (optional) |
| Tools | Tailor's chalk or washable marker Tailor's ham or rolled up towel |
Models: Molly (floral dress; olive dress), Caroline (maroon top), Jenny (navy dress)
Molly
| Size | 18 G/H |
| High bust | 43" / 109 cm |
| Full bust | 48" / 122 cm |
| Waist | 38" / 97 cm |
| Hip | 48" / 122 cm |
| Height | 5' 5" |
Caroline
| Size | 16 E/F graded to 18 waist |
| High bust | 41" / 104 cm |
| Full bust | 45" / 114 cm |
| Waist | 37" / 94 cm |
| Hip | 42" / 107 cm |
| Height | 5' 4" |
Jenny
| Size | 18 G/H graded to 20 waist and 16 hip |
| High bust | 43" / 109 cm |
| Full bust | 47" / 119 cm |
| Waist | 39" / 99 cm |
| Hip | 44" / 112 cm |
| Height | 5' 6" |
Rivermont Dress & Top Sewalong
Sew the Rivermont with step-by-step photos and instructions.
Sophisticated (and comfortable!) ponte sheath dress and top sewing pattern, with three sleeve options and deep slash pockets, in cups C-H.
Tissue printed pattern delivered to your door. You'll also receive the PDF in sizes 12-32 for free. Choose size below:
Why it’s special:
Bust darts in cups C-H
Roomy pockets
Multiple lengths
Multiple sleeve options
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Breeze from day to night with the Rivermont Dress and Top, a chic sewing pattern designed for curves with cup sizes from C – H.
Choose from two sophisticated options: a fitted sheath dress with slash pockets and optional kick pleat, or a classic peplum top that highlights your curves. Both views offer three sleeve lengths - short, elbow, or long - and are designed for ponte or other heavy knits, so you’ll look stylish while also being totally comfortable. Whether unwinding at happy hour or turning heads on date night, the Rivermont is just your style!
Overview
| Sewing level | Advanced beginner |
| Sizing | 12-32 |
| Cup sizes | C-H |
| Fabric type | Knit |
| Pattern hashtag |
PDF Info
| Delivery method | Instant download ZIP file |
| Layers available | Yes |
| Number of pages: print at home file (A4/letter) | 48 |
| Number of pages: copyshop file (A0) | 3 |
| PDF pattern help |
Pattern Options
| Style | Dress, top with peplum |
| Sleeves | Short, elbow, long |
Fabric & Supplies
| Main fabric | Mid-weight ponte knit or light-weight scuba/neoprene with at least 40% stretch |
| Interfacing | Lightweight knit interfacing |
| Needles & thread | Ballpoint or stretch needle Thread Twin needle (optional) |
| Tools | Tailor's chalk or washable marker Tailor's ham or rolled up towel |
Models: Molly (floral dress; olive dress), Caroline (maroon top), Jenny (navy dress)
Molly
| Size | 18 G/H |
| High bust | 43" / 109 cm |
| Full bust | 48" / 122 cm |
| Waist | 38" / 97 cm |
| Hip | 48" / 122 cm |
| Height | 5' 5" |
Caroline
| Size | 16 E/F graded to 18 waist |
| High bust | 41" / 104 cm |
| Full bust | 45" / 114 cm |
| Waist | 37" / 94 cm |
| Hip | 42" / 107 cm |
| Height | 5' 4" |
Jenny
| Size | 18 G/H graded to 20 waist and 16 hip |
| High bust | 43" / 109 cm |
| Full bust | 47" / 119 cm |
| Waist | 39" / 99 cm |
| Hip | 44" / 112 cm |
| Height | 5' 6" |
Rivermont Dress & Top Sewalong
Sew the Rivermont with step-by-step photos and instructions.
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 |
| Bicep | 12 3/8 | 13 1/4 | 14 1/8 | 15 | 15 7/8 | 16 3/4 | 17 5/8 | 18 1/2 | 19 3/8 | 20 1/4 | 21 1/8 |
Finished Garment Measurements (in)
| 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Bust: C/D cup | 36 1/4 | 38 1/8 | 40 1/8 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 47 7/8 | 49 7/8 | 51 7/8 | 53 3/4 | 55 3/4 |
| Full Bust: E/F cup | 37 1/8 | 39 1/8 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 46 7/8 | 48 7/8 | 50 3/4 | 52 3/4 | 54 3/4 | 56 5/8 |
| Full Bust: G/H cup | 37 7/8 | 39 3/4 | 41 3/4 | 43 5/8 | 45 5/8 | 47 5/8 | 49 1/2 | 51 1/2 | 53 3/8 | 55 3/8 | 57 3/8 |
| Waist | 33 1/8 | 35 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 42 7/8 | 44 7/8 | 46 7/8 | 48 3/4 | 50 3/4 | 52 3/4 |
| Hip: View A | 44 3/8 | 46 3/8 | 48 3/8 | 50 3/8 | 52 3/8 | 54 3/8 | 56 3/8 | 58 3/8 | 60 3/8 | 62 3/8 | 64 3/8 |
| Hip: View B | 108 7/8 | 110 7/8 | 112 3/4 | 114 3/4 | 116 3/4 | 118 5/8 | 120 5/8 | 122 5/8 | 124 1/2 | 126 1/2 | 128 1/2 |
| Bicep | 12 5/8 | 13 1/2 | 14 1/4 | 15 1/8 | 15 7/8 | 16 5/8 | 17 1/2 | 18 1/4 | 19 1/8 | 20 | 20 7/8 |
| Back length: View A | 37 5/8 | 37 3/4 | 38 | 38 1/8 | 38 3/8 | 38 1/2 | 38 3/4 | 38 7/8 | 39 1/8 | 39 3/8 | 39 1/2 |
| Back length: View B | 21 7/8 | 22 | 22 1/8 | 22 1/4 | 22 3/8 | 22 1/2 | 22 5/8 | 22 3/4 | 22 7/8 | 23 | 23 1/8 |
Fabric Requirements (yd)
| MAIN FABRIC | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45″ wide: View A | 3 1/4 | 3 1/4 | 3 1/4 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 | 3 1/2 | 3 5/8 | 3 5/8 | 3 5/8 | 4 1/8 | 4 1/8 |
| 45″ wide: View B | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 3 1/4 | 3 1/4 |
| 60″ wide: View A | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 3 | 3 |
| 60″ wide: View B | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 |
Interfacing: 1/4 yd of 45″ wide interfacing for all sizes.
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 |
| Bicep | 31 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 54 |
Finished Garment Measurements (cm)
| 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Bust: C/D cup | 92 | 97 | 102 | 107 | 112 | 117 | 122 | 127 | 132 | 137 | 142 |
| Full Bust: E/F cup | 94 | 99 | 104 | 109 | 114 | 119 | 124 | 129 | 134 | 139 | 144 |
| Full Bust: G/H cup | 96 | 101 | 106 | 111 | 116 | 121 | 126 | 131 | 136 | 141 | 146 |
| Waist | 84 | 89 | 94 | 99 | 104 | 109 | 114 | 119 | 124 | 129 | 134 |
| Hip: View A | 113 | 118 | 123 | 128 | 133 | 138 | 143 | 148 | 153 | 158 | 164 |
| Hip: View B | 277 | 282 | 287 | 292 | 296 | 301 | 306 | 311 | 316 | 321 | 326 |
| Bicep | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 49 | 51 | 53 |
| Back length: View A | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Back length: View B | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 |
Fabric Requirements (m)
| MAIN FABRIC | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 cm wide: View A | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| 115 cm wide: View B | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 3 | 3 |
| 150 cm wide: View A | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| 150 cm wide: View B | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Interfacing: 0.3 m of 115cm wide interfacing for all sizes.
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I thoroughly enjoyed making the Rivermont Dress. I used a Ponte Roma fabric which was the perfect weight for the dress. I did my usual adjustments of lowering the apex, grading at the waist then graded back again at the hip and the dress fitted perfectly first time. It is so comfortable to wear. The pattern came together beautifully and is one which I will definitely make again.
Super pattern as always from Cashmerette, needed a simple, comfortable dress for work and it certainly delivers. An easy quick make that I have made three of to date. Every goes together beautifully, with very clear instructuons. I plan to make the pretty top option next. Cashmerette patterns have been a game changer for me - not even kidding!
Beautiful dress. Flattering. . Pleasure to sew. I’m a little under 5 feet 10 inches and I lengthened the bodice by 1.5 inches. My upper bust measurement is 39 inches and my hips are 45 inches. I chose size 14 for the bodice and size 16 for the skirt. I would like to make this pattern again in a print. Next time I might lengthen the sleeve to elbow length and might do a full-bicep adjustment. This was my first Cashmerette pattern. I will try more!
I'd consider myself a beginner to intermediate sewist. I sewed this dress for myself out of a heavyweight ponte fabric (Robert Kaufman). It turned out great and the pattern is very carefully drafted! The sew-along blog posts are very helpful. I think I may take it in an inch or two in the hips and skirt--usually a straight 24 fits me perfectly for Cashmerette styles, but this one is just a smidge big on me. If I sew it again, I might go down to a 22. I think I will also topstitch the collar to make the lining lie flatter. But other than those tweaks, this dress turned out great and I highly recommend it!
I've been sewing for a very long time. This pattern was easy to follow and easy to modify. I love how the dress fits. I look great in it! I will definitely be making more Cashmerette clothing!
The patterns instructions are easy and straightforward as with all Cashmerett patterns.
This was my first foray into sewing with knits so any mistakes are mine not the patterns. I do recommend you follow the advice and make the pocket lining of a lighter weight fabric, I have these unsightly bulges but it's a learning opportunity.
Making a muslin is imperative especially if you are new to knits, grading between sizes and doing forward shoulder adjustments are more detail oriented with knits.
I will give the pattern a second try, I really want a LBD with pockets!!!