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Hampden Dress

Breeze into summer with the Hampden Dress! The Hampden is a woven dress designed specifically for curves with princess seams in cups C-H, an elasticated back waistband, and zero gaping thanks to a faux button placket. Its short sleeves, knee-length skirt, and roomy patch pockets make it a great addition to any spring and summer wardrobe.

But that's not all! Mix and match the Hampden with the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt's sleeveless bodice, maxi-length skirt, and inseam pockets for even more sundress and skirt possibilities.

Why it’s special:

Elasticated waist

Princess seams in cups C-H

Faux button placket

Roomy pockets

Standard & full bicep sleeve options

More like this: Dresses / Woven / Officewear

Hampden Dress

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Princess seam summer dress sewing pattern with sleeves, a fitted skirt, and a faux button placket—no gaping, guaranteed! Mixes and matches with the Holyoke Dress for even more options.

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Why it’s special:

Elasticated waist

Princess seams in cups C-H

Faux button placket

Roomy pockets

Standard & full bicep sleeve options

More like this: Dresses / Woven / Officewear

Breeze into summer with the Hampden Dress! The Hampden is a woven dress designed specifically for curves with princess seams in cups C-H, an elasticated back waistband, and zero gaping thanks to a faux button placket. Its short sleeves, knee-length skirt, and roomy patch pockets make it a great addition to any spring and summer wardrobe.

But that's not all! Mix and match the Hampden with the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt's sleeveless bodice, maxi-length skirt, and inseam pockets for even more sundress and skirt possibilities.

Why it’s special:

Elasticated waist

Princess seams in cups C-H

Faux button placket

Roomy pockets

Standard & full bicep sleeve options

More like this: Dresses / Woven / Officewear

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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
Bicep 9 7/8 10 1/4 10 5/8 11 11 3/8 11 7/8 12 3/8 13 1/4 14 1/8

Finished Garment Measurements (in)

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Full Bust, C/D Cup 34 1/2 35 1/2 36 5/8 37 5/8 38 5/8 40 1/8 41 3/4 43 3/4 45 3/4
Full Bust, E/F Cup 35 1/2 36 1/2 37 5/8 38 5/8 39 5/8 41 1/8 42 3/4 44 3/4 46 3/4
Full Bust, G/H Cup 36 1/2 37 1/2 38 5/8 39 5/8 40 5/8 42 1/8 43 3/4 45 3/4 47 3/4
Waist 29 1/8 30 1/8 31 1/8 32 1/8 33 1/8 34 5/8 36 1/8 38 1/8 40 1/8
Hip 38 5/8 39 3/4 40 3/4 41 3/4 42 3/4 43 3/8 45 7/8 47 7/8 49 7/8
Bicep 10 5/8 11 1/4 12    12 5/8 13 3/8 14 1/4 15    16    17   
Back length 36 1/4 36 5/8 36 7/8 37 1/8 37 3/8 37 3/4 38    38 1/4 38 1/2

Fabric Requirements (yd)

MAIN FABRIC 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
45" wide  2 3/4 2 3/4 2 3/4 2 3/4 2 3/4 2 7/8 2 7/8 2 7/8 2 7/8
55" wide 2 3/8 2 3/8 2 3/8 2 3/8 2 3/8 2 3/8 2 3/8 2 3/8 2 3/8

Interfacing: 1/2 yd of 45" wide interfacing for all sizes.

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Our patterns are designed for curves in cup sizes C-H. If your cup size is smaller proportionally to your shoulders than our C/D cup size, you will need to do a small bust adjustment. To calculate how much width you need to remove from your pattern piece, divide the total SBA amount needed by two (as the pattern piece represents half the garment). How to do an SBA >

Our patterns are designed for curves in cup sizes C-H. If your cup size is larger proportionally to your shoulders than our G/H cup size, you will need to do a full bust adjustment. To calculate how much width you need to add to your pattern piece, divide the total FBA amount needed by two (as the pattern piece represents half the garment). How to do an FBA >

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New favourite summer dress

My Hampden came together quickly for me, I’m lucky my body shape is very similar to the Cashmerette block. I especially like that there are no buttonholes required for this dress as the elastic back waist allows it to go over the head. I combined the Hampden bodice with the Holyoke skirt for a more A-line flared look. Size 20 G cup in a Rayon print.

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Lindsey B
Just Beautiful.

I mashed the Hampden & Holyoke as suggested & I am in total love! Its easily the most beautiful dress I've made to date, using a deep rich blue rayon viscose. I had no issues grading between 2 sizes and the instructions were written very clearly with lots of drawings to help us visual learners. The fit ended up being perfect & I got lots of compliments at my grandmother's Celebration of Life event. It felt so good to say, "Thank you; I made it myself!". Cashmerette patterns are always so professionally drafted and the finished garments are always gorgeous inside & out.

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Jenny McQuillan
Hampden dress adaptation

I easily used the measurement guidelines with the pattern to adapt this dress for a friend who is to be the mother of the groom. It needed to have princess seams over the bust, a good accompanying sleeve, a higher waist 'band'. Thanks for providing etc.

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Megan Groves
Love!! So pretty and comfortable

I made this pattern in a beautiful teal linen with antique glass buttons. It has such a comfortable fit with a nice shape. I combined with the Holyoke skirt.

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Janice Perkins
Love this pattern

Have had to alter the shoulders a bit but that's normal for me, and first effort didn't turn out so good, but eventually got a dress made and up I really like the style, probably could have done with less bulk around the double placket. But will be making this on again for sure.

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Marie-Eve Benoit
Such a great pattern!

I had a blast making this pattern! Had a little trouble with a gaping neckline, but other than that, it's perfect!

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Kim Hagle
Love this dress

I made the hampden per the original design out of green linen and it turned out beautifully. Perfect flattering fit. Instructions were very clear. Already working on my next one which will be a mash up with the Holyoke.

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Vicki Petters
Love the look of the Hampden Dress - classic!

I made my first Hampden dress, and I'm hooked! My bodice fitting still needs a little tweaking, but I'm very pleased with the silhouette and comfort of having no gaping at the front.

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Isabel Silva
Great pattern

I have made two dresses, one is a mash between the hampden and the holyoke and i love them both.

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Sue Rogers
What my stash has been waiting for

Absolutely love this pattern as stylish, comfortable and versatile. Great instructions as normal and a dream to make and wear.
No gapping mking wearing it feel safe and secure in the knowledge there is no unintentional flashing. Great for office, home or a night out depending on fabric.

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Joy Lopez
Hampton dress

I love my Hampton dress. It’s stylish and comfortable….a must for me. The fit is just perfect.

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Joy Lopez
Hampton dress

I love my Hampton make….it’s stylish and comfortable. And the fit is so good! I’ve cut another for my mother and cannot wait to sew it up

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