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!
This Cashmerette pattern includes:
- Cup sizes from C to H
- A sizing calculator which will tell you exactly which size to make
- A beautifully illustrated and detailed instruction booklet, to guide you no matter your sewing level
- A full photo sewalong on our blog with tips and techniques that go beyond the instruction booklet
Want to see how this pattern will look on you? Sketch your plans on a body outline croquis that's custom made to your measurements with MyBodyModel. Learn more »
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SEWING LEVEL
Advanced Beginner
SIZING
12 to 32, in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H) – includes 40-62” bust and 42-62” hip. Find your size in seconds using our size calculator.
RECOMMENDED FABRIC
Mid-weight ponte knit or light-weight scuba/neoprene, with at least 40% stretch. Note: if your fabric is heavier, use a lighter jersey for pocket facing to reduce bulk.
Interfacing: 1/4" yard (0.3m) lightweight knit interfacing (45"/115cm wide)
NOTIONS
Ballpoint or stretch needle, thread, twin needle (optional).
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PDF pattern information
New to PDF sewing patterns? See our complete guide here.
The PDF comes in three files (one for each bust size), so you only need to print your size. You'll receive files to print at home or at a copy shop. Files are delivered as a .zip file which can be downloaded on a computer, but not on a mobile device. For more on PDFs, see the FAQs.
Instructions: 17 pages (7.5 MB)
Pattern pieces (for each cup size): 48 pages (1 MB)
Copy shop (A0 or US 36" x 48" size): 3 pages (0.6 MB)
Rivermont Ponte Dress & Top
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!
This Cashmerette pattern includes:
- Cup sizes from C to H
- A sizing calculator which will tell you exactly which size to make
- A beautifully illustrated and detailed instruction booklet, to guide you no matter your sewing level
- A full photo sewalong on our blog with tips and techniques that go beyond the instruction booklet
Want to see how this pattern will look on you? Sketch your plans on a body outline croquis that's custom made to your measurements with MyBodyModel. Learn more »
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SEWING LEVEL
Advanced Beginner
SIZING
12 to 32, in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H) – includes 40-62” bust and 42-62” hip. Find your size in seconds using our size calculator.
RECOMMENDED FABRIC
Mid-weight ponte knit or light-weight scuba/neoprene, with at least 40% stretch. Note: if your fabric is heavier, use a lighter jersey for pocket facing to reduce bulk.
Interfacing: 1/4" yard (0.3m) lightweight knit interfacing (45"/115cm wide)
NOTIONS
Ballpoint or stretch needle, thread, twin needle (optional).
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PDF pattern information
New to PDF sewing patterns? See our complete guide here.
The PDF comes in three files (one for each bust size), so you only need to print your size. You'll receive files to print at home or at a copy shop. Files are delivered as a .zip file which can be downloaded on a computer, but not on a mobile device. For more on PDFs, see the FAQs.
Instructions: 17 pages (7.5 MB)
Pattern pieces (for each cup size): 48 pages (1 MB)
Copy shop (A0 or US 36" x 48" size): 3 pages (0.6 MB)
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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 >
Your measurements put you in more than one size, so you will need to grade between sizes to achieve your personalized fit. How to grade between sizes >
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