Hampden Dress

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Breeze into summer with the Hampden Dress! The Hampden is a woven dress designed specifically for curves with princess seams, 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.

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 free step-by-step video sewalong that you can watch anytime

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SEWING LEVEL

Advanced beginner

SIZING

0-32 in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H). Includes 33-62” bust and 35-62” hip. Find your size in seconds using our size calculator.

Separate files for both size ranges (0-16 and 12-32) are included. How to choose your size range »

RECOMMENDED FABRIC

Light to mid-weight woven fabric such as cotton lawn, linen, or rayon. Use drapey fabrics for a flowy look or firmer fabrics for a more structured result.

Interfacing: Lightweight fusible interfacing

NOTIONS

Universal needle, thread, 9 buttons 3⁄8” – ½” (10 – 12 mm) diameter, 25” (0.7 m) of ¾” (2 cm) wide knit elastic.

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Model details

Ana (stripes) is wearing a size 12 E/F graded to a 14 at waist and hip. Her measurements are high bust 38", full bust 41", waist 34", and hip 44.5", and she is 5' 4”.

Jenny (chambray; multicolor) is wearing a size 18 G/H graded to a 20 waist and 16 hips. Her measurements are high bust 43", full bust 47", waist 39", and hip 44", and she is 5' 6”.