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Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt

$16

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0-16 12-32

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Soak up the sun in the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt, a sewing pattern designed for bigger boobs—with no bra flashing, guaranteed! View A of the Holyoke is a sophisticated maxi dress with cup sizes C–H, wide, bra-friendly straps and an angled neckline. The faux button placket, princess seams and cup sizing mean you’ll be comfortable all summer long, with no gaping or pulling at the bust.

And there’s more! View B is a breezy, full-length skirt for a totally different look.

For extra comfort, both views have an elasticated back waist, and for all-round usability, there are pockets too! Whether made up in a floaty rayon challis or sumptuous linen, the Holyoke will keep you looking cool and feeling relaxed throughout the warmer weather.

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

Product information

SEWING LEVEL

Advanced beginner

SIZING

0 to 16, in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H); includes 33-46” bust and 35-46” hip. Find your size in seconds using our size calculator.

This pattern is also available in sizes 12-32 (sold separately).

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.

Light weight fusible interfacing.

NOTIONS

Universal needle, thread, 3/8” – ½” (10 – 12 mm) buttons (11 for View A, 8 for View B), 18” (0.5 m) of ¾” (2 cm) wide knit elastic.

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: 23 pages (6 MB)

Pattern pieces (for each cup size): 46 pages (0.5 MB each)

Copy shop (A0 or US 36" x 48" size): 3 pages (0.5 MB each)

Model details

Brittany is wearing a Holyoke Maxi Dress in a size 6 E/F. Her measurements are 34" high bust, 37" full bust, 28.5" waist, and 40" hip, and she is 5' 6".

Mal is wearing a Holyoke Skirt in a size 8. Her measurements are 30" waist and 39" hip, and she is 5' 5".

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Tutorials

Sewalongs

Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt Sewalong

Fabric Requirements & Measurements

Body Measurements (in), sizes 0-16

	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
High Bust	30	31	32	33	34	35 ½	37	39	41
Full Bust, C/D Cup	33	34	35	36	37	38 ½	40	42	44
Full Bust, E/F Cup	34	35	36	37	38	39 ½	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 ⅞	10 ¼	10 ⅝	11	11 ⅜	11 ⅞	12 ⅜	13 ¼	14 ⅛

Body Measurements (cm), sizes 0-16

	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
Bicep	25	26	27	28	29	30	31	34	36

Finished Garment Measurements (in)

	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
Full Bust: C/D cup	34	35	36	37	38	39 ½	41	43	45
Full Bust: E/F cup	34 ⅞	35 ⅞	36 ⅞	37 ⅞	38 ⅞	40 ⅜	41 ⅞	43 ⅞	45 ⅞
Full Bust: G/H cup	35 ½	36 ½	37 ½	38 ½	39 ½	41	42 ½	44 ½	46 ½
Waist	29 ⅛	30 ⅛	31 ⅛	32 ⅛	33 ⅛	34 ⅝	36 ⅛	38 ⅛	40 ⅛
Hip	49 ½	50 ½	51 ½	52 ½	53 ½	55	56 ½	58 ½	60 ½
Back length: Dress*	49 ¼	49 ¼	49 ¼	49 ¼	49 ¼	49 ¼	49 ¼	49 ¼	49 ¼
Back length: Skirt	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40

*Measurement taken about 5.5" down from back neck.

Finished Garment Measurements (cm)

	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
Full Bust: C/D cup	86	89	91	94	97	100	104	109	114
Full Bust: E/F cup	89	91	94	96	99	103	106	111	117
Full Bust: G/H cup	90	93	95	98	100	104	108	113	118
Waist	74	77	79	82	84	88	92	97	102
Hip	126	128	131	133	136	140	144	149	154
Back length: Dress*	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125	125
Back length: Skirt	102	102	102	102	102	102	102	102	102

*Measurement taken about 14cm down from back neck.

Fabric Requirements

MAIN FABRIC	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
View A: 45" wide (yd)	4	4	4	4 ¼	4 ¼	4 ¼	4 ⅝	4 ⅝	4 ⅝
View A: 55" wide (yd)	3 ¼	3 ¼	3 ¼	3 ½	3 ½	3 ½	3 ⅝	3 ⅝	3 ⅝
View B: 45" wide (yd)	3 ¾	3 ¾	3 ¾	3 ⅞	3 ⅞	3 ⅞	4	4	4
View B: 55" wide (yd)	3	3	3	3 ⅛	3 ⅛	3 ⅛	3 ⅜	3 ⅜	3 ⅜
View A: 115 cm wide (m)	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.8	3.8	3.8	4.2	4.2	4.2
View A: 140 cm wide (m)	3	3	3	3.1	3.1	3.1	3.2	3.2	3.2
View B: 115 cm wide (m)	3.4	3.4	3.4	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.6	3.6	3.6
View B: 140 cm wide (m)	2.7	2.7	2.7	2.8	2.8	2.8	3.1	3.1	3.1

INTERFACING	0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16
View A: 45" wide (yd)	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾	¾
View B: 45" wide (yd)	⅜	⅜	⅜	⅜	⅜	⅜	⅜	⅜	⅜
View A: 115 cm wide (m)	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7
View B: 115 cm wide (m)	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3

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Feminine and easy to wear

I love the Holyoke dress! It's so feminine and easy to wear. The princess seams make it beautifully fitted, while the elastic back waist makes it easy to pull on. I've already made 4 Holyokes, and have more planned!

Love this pattern

So far I've only made the skirt but I love it! Can't wait to make the dress version for spring. The only thing is, during construction, I wondered if I should be doing a few extra steps, i.e. understitching the pockets and waistband facing. But that's just me being a bit of a perfectionist and sometimes those steps don't make a noticeable difference. Love all my Cashmerette patterns. Thanks Jenny and team :)

Love my Holyoke dress!

I made a knee-length version in a flowered cotton poplin and it's the perfect summer going-to-dinner dress. I followed the Cashmerette Size Calculator and the fit is perfect the first time. It's exactly the summer dressI was looking for!

Holyoke Dress

I have made this a couple of times now and find i get lots of compliments whenever i wear it! I very flattering pattern especially for those with a mum tum, some struggle with the construction, it felt alien to completely build the front and then the back rather than the top and then bottom but it works and I am really pleased with it. I will be making more.

Two truths and a lie.

Great design, easy make. I have a very, very happy 6 foot customer with a maxi dress that fits perfectly and makes her feel beautiful. No pattern walks on water; make a toile first to tweak fit. Note to serger warriors: On the button placket and waist facings, instead of folding 1/4 inch under and hand stitching, serge 1/4 inch off, iron those babies down and top stitch for less bulk.

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Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt

Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt

Size Size guide

Pattern format

Product information

SEWING LEVEL

SIZING

RECOMMENDED FABRIC

NOTIONS

PDF pattern information

Model details

Learn More

Tutorials

Sewalongs

Related Posts

Fabric Requirements & Measurements

Body Measurements (in), sizes 0-16

Body Measurements (cm), sizes 0-16

Finished Garment Measurements (in)

Finished Garment Measurements (cm)

Fabric Requirements

Customer Reviews

Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt

Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt

Size Size guide

Pattern format

Product information

SEWING LEVEL

SIZING

RECOMMENDED FABRIC

NOTIONS

PDF pattern information

Model details

Learn More

Tutorials

Sewalongs

Related Posts

Fabric Requirements & Measurements

Body Measurements (in), sizes 0-16

Body Measurements (cm), sizes 0-16

Finished Garment Measurements (in)

Finished Garment Measurements (cm)

Fabric Requirements

Customer Reviews

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