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Showcase your sewing skills with the Elmley, a sophisticated sheath dress with sleeveless or flutter sleeve variations and a full lining. Make the dress of your dreams for the office—or even your next evening event.

Pattern Details

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Overview

Sewing level	Advanced beginner
Sizing	12-32
Cup sizes	C-H
Fabric type	Woven
Pattern hashtag	#ElmleyDress

PDF Info

Delivery method	Instant download ZIP file
Layers available	Yes
Number of pages: print at home file (A4/letter)	105
Number of pages: copyshop file (A0)	8
PDF pattern help	How to use PDF sewing patterns

Pattern Options

Sleeves

Sleeveless, flutter sleeves

Fabric & Supplies

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Sizing

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Models: Rachel (navy), Ana (pink)

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"

Ana

Size	14 C/D
High bust	39" / 99 cm
Full bust	42" / 107 cm
Waist	34" / 86 cm
Hip	44.5" / 113 cm
Height	5' 4"

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Book Patterns

Elmley Dress

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Lined darted sheath dress sewing pattern with sleeveless and flutter sleeved options, and cup sizes from C-H.

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Pattern available in print in back of book, and a download link for digital versions is included in the book

This pattern is exclusively available in "Sewing the Curve" by Jenny Rushmore. Get this pattern plus 5 others when you buy the book!

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Why it’s special:

Bust darts in cups C-H

Lined bodice

Sleeve & sleeveless options

Back zipper

More like this: Showstoppers / Dresses / Woven / Special occasion

Pattern Description

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Showcase your sewing skills with the Elmley, a sophisticated sheath dress with sleeveless or flutter sleeve variations and a full lining. Make the dress of your dreams for the office—or even your next evening event.

Pattern Details

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Overview

Sewing level	Advanced beginner
Sizing	12-32
Cup sizes	C-H
Fabric type	Woven
Pattern hashtag	#ElmleyDress

PDF Info

Delivery method	Instant download ZIP file
Layers available	Yes
Number of pages: print at home file (A4/letter)	105
Number of pages: copyshop file (A0)	8
PDF pattern help	How to use PDF sewing patterns

Pattern Options

Sleeves

Sleeveless, flutter sleeves

Fabric & Supplies

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Sizing

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Calculate your size

View size charts

Models: Rachel (navy), Ana (pink)

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"

Ana

Size	14 C/D
High bust	39" / 99 cm
Full bust	42" / 107 cm
Waist	34" / 86 cm
Hip	44.5" / 113 cm
Height	5' 4"

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Sizes:

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Jump to: Body Measurements Fabric Requirements

Jump to: Body Measurements Finished Garment Measurements Fabric Requirements

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	40 1/8	42 1/8	44 1/8	46 1/8	48 1/8	50 1/8	52 1/8	54 1/8	56 1/8	58 1/8	60 1/8
Full Bust, E/F Cup	41 1/8	43 1/8	45 1/8	47 1/8	49 1/8	51 1/8	53 1/8	55 1/8	57 1/8	59 1/8	61 1/8
Full Bust, G/H Cup	42 1/8	44 1/8	46 1/8	48 1/8	50 1/8	52 1/8	54 1/8	56 1/8	58 1/8	60 1/8	62 1/8
Waist	33 7/8	35 7/8	37 7/8	39 7/8	41 7/8	43 7/8	45 7/8	47 7/8	49 7/8	51 7/8	53 7/8
Hip	45 1/8	47 1/8	49 1/8	51 1/8	53 1/8	55 1/8	57 1/8	59 1/8	61 1/8	63 1/8	65 1/8
Back length	37 3/8	37 3/4	38 1/8	38 3/8	38 3/4	39	39 3/8	39 5/8	40	40 1/4	40 5/8
Bicep	20 5/8	21 1/2	22 1/2	23 3/8	24 1/4	25 1/4	26 1/8	27	28	28 7/8	29 3/4

Fabric Requirements (yd)

MAIN FABRIC	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
45" wide fabric, View A	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 5/8	3 1/8	3 1/8	3 1/8	3 1/8	3 1/4	3 1/4	3 1/4	3 1/4
45" wide fabric, View B	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 5/8	3 3/8	3 3/8	3 3/8	3 3/8	3 1/2	3 1/2	3 1/2	3 1/2
55" wide fabric, View A	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 3/4	2 3/4	2 3/4	2 3/4	2 3/4	2 3/4	2 3/4	2 3/4
55" wide fabric, View B	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 5/8	3 1/4	3 1/4	3 1/4	3 1/4	3 1/2	3 1/2	3 1/2	3 1/2

LINING	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
45" wide fabric	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 3/4	2 3/4	2 3/4	2 3/4
55" wide fabric	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 5/8	2 3/4	2 3/4	2 3/4	2 3/4

Jump to: Body Measurements Fabric Requirements

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
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	102	107	112	117	122	127	132	137	143	148	153
Full Bust, E/F Cup	104	110	115	120	125	130	135	140	145	150	155
Full Bust, G/H Cup	107	112	117	122	127	132	137	143	148	153	158
Waist	86	91	96	101	106	111	117	122	127	132	137
Hip	115	120	125	130	135	140	145	150	155	160	165
Back length	95	96	97	97	98	99	100	101	102	102	103
Bicep	52	55	57	59	62	64	66	69	71	73	76

Fabric Requirements (m)

MAIN FABRIC	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
115 cm wide fabric, View A	2.4	2.4	2.4	2.8	2.8	2.8	2.8	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.9
115 cm wide fabric, View B	2.4	2.4	2.4	3.1	3.1	3.1	3.1	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.2
140 cm wide fabric, View A	2.4	2.4	2.4	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5
140 cm wide fabric, View B	2.4	2.4	2.4	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.9	3.2	3.2	3.2	3.2

LINING	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32
115 cm wide fabric	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.4	2.4	2.4	2.4	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5
140 cm wide fabric	2.3	2.3	2.3	2.4	2.4	2.4	2.4	2.5	2.5	2.5	2.5

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