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Make your entrance in the Ellington Dress, a stunning strapless evening gown sewing pattern designed for cup sizes C-H. This show-stopping maxi dress features a boned bodice expertly drafted for bigger boobs, plus a dramatic floor-length skirt with front slit for effortless movement.

Choose your perfect look with three removable strap options—spaghetti, tie, or swag—or go completely strapless for that classic, head-turning silhouette. The boned and fully lined construction ensures everything stays perfectly in place for dancing, dining, or making grand entrances.

Mix and match with the Upton Dress & Skirt, Gilmore Skirt, and Mansfield Dress for even more versatile options.

Finally, a strapless gown that's actually made for you!

Pattern Details

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Overview

Sewing level	Intermediate
Sizing	0-32
Cup sizes	C-H
Fabric type	Woven
Pattern hashtag	#EllingtonDress

PDF Info

Delivery method	Instant download ZIP file
Layers available	Yes
Number of pages: print at home file (A4/letter)	Sizes 0-16: 115 Sizes 12-32: 131
Number of pages: copyshop file (A0)	Sizes 0-16: 7 Sizes 12-32: 8
PDF pattern help	How to use PDF sewing patterns

Pattern Options

Straps

Tie strap, spaghetti strap, swag sleeve, strapless

Interchangeable With

Upton Dress & Skirt	Bodice, necklines, sleeves, skirts
Mansfield Dress	Bodice, necklines, sleeves, skirts
Gilmore Skirt	Skirt

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Models: Rachel (black/yellow dress with removable spaghetti straps), Morgan (orange/blue dress with Gilmore Skirt and removable tie straps), Carrie (bridal dress with removable swag sleeves)

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"

Morgan

Size	20 G/H graded to 24 waist and 28 hip
High bust	45" / 114 cm
Full bust	50" / 127 cm
Waist	44.5" / 113 cm
Hip	58" / 147 cm
Height	5' 10"

Carrie

Size	8 E/F graded to 10 waist and hip
High bust	34" / 86 cm
Full bust	38" / 97 cm
Waist	30.5" / 77 cm
Hip	39" / 99 cm
Height	5' 4"

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Ellington Strapless Dress

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Stunning strapless lined dress with boned bodice. Includes three removable strap options: spaghetti, tie, and swag. Mix and match with the Upton Dress & Skirt, Gilmore Skirt, and Mansfield Dress for even more combinations!

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Woman wearing a strapless floral dress with a red lining on a beige background. This dress is the Ellington Strapless Dress sewing pattern from Cashmerette.

Ellington Strapless Dress

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Why it’s special:

Princess seams in cups C-H

Multiple strap options

Fully lined

Invisible zipper

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Ellington Strapless Dress

Pattern Description

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Make your entrance in the Ellington Dress, a stunning strapless evening gown sewing pattern designed for cup sizes C-H. This show-stopping maxi dress features a boned bodice expertly drafted for bigger boobs, plus a dramatic floor-length skirt with front slit for effortless movement.

Choose your perfect look with three removable strap options—spaghetti, tie, or swag—or go completely strapless for that classic, head-turning silhouette. The boned and fully lined construction ensures everything stays perfectly in place for dancing, dining, or making grand entrances.

Mix and match with the Upton Dress & Skirt, Gilmore Skirt, and Mansfield Dress for even more versatile options.

Finally, a strapless gown that's actually made for you!

Pattern Details

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Overview

Sewing level	Intermediate
Sizing	0-32
Cup sizes	C-H
Fabric type	Woven
Pattern hashtag	#EllingtonDress

PDF Info

Delivery method	Instant download ZIP file
Layers available	Yes
Number of pages: print at home file (A4/letter)	Sizes 0-16: 115 Sizes 12-32: 131
Number of pages: copyshop file (A0)	Sizes 0-16: 7 Sizes 12-32: 8
PDF pattern help	How to use PDF sewing patterns

Pattern Options

Straps

Tie strap, spaghetti strap, swag sleeve, strapless

Interchangeable With

Upton Dress & Skirt	Bodice, necklines, sleeves, skirts
Mansfield Dress	Bodice, necklines, sleeves, skirts
Gilmore Skirt	Skirt

Fabric & Supplies

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Sizing

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Calculate your size

View size charts

Models: Rachel (black/yellow dress with removable spaghetti straps), Morgan (orange/blue dress with Gilmore Skirt and removable tie straps), Carrie (bridal dress with removable swag sleeves)

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"

Morgan

Size	20 G/H graded to 24 waist and 28 hip
High bust	45" / 114 cm
Full bust	50" / 127 cm
Waist	44.5" / 113 cm
Hip	58" / 147 cm
Height	5' 10"

Carrie

Size	8 E/F graded to 10 waist and hip
High bust	34" / 86 cm
Full bust	38" / 97 cm
Waist	30.5" / 77 cm
Hip	39" / 99 cm
Height	5' 4"

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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 1/2	42	44	46
Waist	25	26	27	28	29	30 1/2	32	34	36
Hip	35	36	37	38	39	40 1/2	42	44	46

Finished Garment Measurements (in)

	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
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 1/2	42	44	46
Waist	27 3/8	28 3/8	29 3/8	30 3/8	31 3/8	32 3/4	34 1/4	36 1/4	38 1/4
Hip	40 3/8	41 3/8	42 3/8	43 3/8	44 3/8	45 7/8	47 3/8	49 3/8	51 3/8
Back length, Bodice	6 7/8	6 7/8	6 7/8	6 7/8	6 7/8	6 7/8	6 7/8	6 7/8	6 7/8
Back length, Skirt	47 1/4	47 1/4	47 1/4	47 1/4	47 1/4	47 1/4	47 1/4	47 1/4	47 1/4

Fabric Requirements (yd)

MAIN FABRIC	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
45"wide fabric, Strap Option A	4 1/2	4 1/2	4 1/2	4 1/2	4 1/2	4 7/8	4 7/8	4 7/8	4 7/8
45"wide fabric, Strap Option B, C, or Strapless	4 1/4	4 1/4	4 1/4	4 1/4	4 1/4	4 3/8	4 3/8	4 3/8	4 3/8
55"wide fabric, Strap Option A	4 1/4	4 1/4	4 1/4	4 1/4	4 1/4	4 3/8	4 3/8	4 3/8	4 3/8
55"wide fabric, Strap Option B, C, or Strapless	4 1/4	4 1/4	4 1/4	4 1/4	4 1/4	4 3/8	4 3/8	4 3/8	4 3/8

LINING FABRIC	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
45"wide fabric, All Strap Options	4	4	4	4	4	4 1/4	4 1/4	4 1/4	4 1/4
55"wide fabric, All Strap Options	3	3	3	3	3	3 1/4	3 1/4	3 1/4	3 1/4

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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	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	34 1/4	36 1/4	38 1/4	40 1/4	42 1/4	44 1/4	46 1/4	48 1/4	50 1/4	52 1/4	54 1/4
Hip	47 3/8	49 3/8	51 3/8	53 3/8	55 3/8	57 3/8	59 3/8	61 3/8	63 3/8	65 3/8	67 3/8
Back length, Bodice	6 7/8	6 7/8	6 7/8	6 7/8	6 7/8	6 7/8	6 7/8	6 7/8	6 7/8	6 7/8	6 7/8
Back length, Skirt	47 1/4	47 1/4	47 1/4	47 1/4	47 1/4	47 1/4	47 1/4	47 1/4	47 1/4	47 1/4	47 1/4

Fabric Requirements (yd)

* Need 55"wide fabric for sizes 22-32.

MAIN FABRIC	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
45"wide fabric, Strap Option A	5 1/4	5 1/4	5 1/4	5 1/4	5 1/4	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*
45"wide fabric, Strap Option B, C, or Strapless	4 5/8	4 5/8	4 5/8	4 5/8	4 5/8	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*
55"wide fabric, Strap Option A	4 1/8	4 1/8	4 1/8	4 1/8	4 1/8	4 3/8	4 3/8	4 3/8	4 3/8	4 3/8	4 3/8
55"wide fabric, Strap Option B, C, or Strapless	3 7/8	3 7/8	3 7/8	3 7/8	3 7/8	4 1/4	4 1/4	4 1/4	4 1/4	4 1/4	4 1/4

LINING FABRIC	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
45"wide fabric, All Strap Options	4 1/2	4 1/2	4 1/2	4 1/2	4 1/2	5 1/4	5 1/4	5 1/4	5 1/4	5 1/4	5 1/4
55"wide fabric, All Strap Options	3 1/2	3 1/2	3 1/2	3 1/2	3 1/2	4	4	4	4	4	4

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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	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	70	72	75	77	80	83	87	92	97
Hip	103	105	108	110	113	117	120	125	130
Back length, Bodice	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17
Back length, Skirt	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120

Fabric Requirements (m)

MAIN FABRIC	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
115 cm wide fabric, Strap Option A	4	4	4	4	4	4.4	4.4	4.4	4.4
115 cm wide fabric, Strap Option B, C, or Strapless	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9	4	4	4	4
140cm wide fabric, Strap Option A	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9	4	4	4	4
140cm wide fabric, Strap Option B, C, or Strapless	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9	4	4	4	4

LINING FABRIC	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
115 cm wide fabric, All Strap Options	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9
140cm wide fabric, All Strap Options	2.7	2.7	2.7	2.7	2.7	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.9

Jump to: Body Measurements Finished Garment Measurements Fabric Requirements

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	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	87	92	97	102	107	112	117	123	128	133	138
Hip	120	125	130	136	141	146	151	156	161	166	171
Back length, Bodice	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17
Back length, Skirt	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120

Fabric Requirements (m)

* Need 140 cm wide fabric for sizes 22-32.

MAIN FABRIC	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
115 cm wide fabric, Strap Option A	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*
115 cm wide fabric, Strap Option B, C, or Strapless	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.2	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*
140cm wide fabric, Strap Option A	3.8	3.8	3.8	3.8	3.8	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9
140cm wide fabric, Strap Option B, C, or Strapless	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9	3.9

LINING FABRIC	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
115 cm wide fabric, All Strap Options	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7
140cm wide fabric, All Strap Options	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6

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