Product information

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.

This pattern is also available in sizes 0-16 (sold separately).

RECOMMENDED FABRIC 

Main fabric: Woven fabric such as cotton, linen, double gauze or upholstery fabric. Heavier fabrics will give a more structured look. 

Lining: Lightweight woven such as cotton lawn, rayon bemberg or silk crepe de chine. 

Optional: interfacing for waistband (if using a lightweight fabric).

NOTIONS

Universal or microtex needle, hand sewing needle, thread, 24”/ 61 cm invisible zip (for dress) or 11”/ 28 cm invisible zip (for skirt), optional hook & eye

Pattern features

Choose your own adventure with numerous features that can be mixed and matched in over 350 combinations! Pattern features include:

BODICE

• Darted or princess seamed
• Sleeved or sleeveless

NECKLINE

• Scoop, v-neck, or square front 
• High or v-neck back

SLEEVE

• Fitted sleeve (standard and full bicep included) in short, 3/4th, or long
• Flutter sleeve in short or elbow-length
• Cap sleeve
• Tie sleeve
• Sleeveless

SKIRT

• Pleated or gored
• Knee, tea, or maxi length

Additionally, all skirts can be made as standalone skirts with a new contoured waistband.

Model Details

Michelle (pink floral) is wearing a size 26 C/D graded to a 30 in the waist and hips. Her measurements are high bust 51", full bust 53.5", waist 49.5", hip 60", and she is 5' 6”.

Jenny H. (burgundy & blue floral) is wearing a size 22 G/H graded to a 28 in the waist and 32 in hip. Her measurements are high bust 47", full bust 52", waist 48", and hip 61.5", and she is 5' 6”.

Rachel (floral skirt & gold) is wearing a size 16 G/H. Her measurements are high bust 41", full bust 46", waist 36.5" and hip 49.5". She is 5' 5”.

Ayelet (white) is wearing a size 14 G/H. Her measurements are high bust 39", full bust 43.5", waist 34", hip 46", and she is 5' 4”.

Char (blue polka dot) is wearing a size 24 G/H with a 2” FBA, graded to a 30 at the waist and hips. Her measurements are 49.5” high bust, 56” full bust, 49” waist, and 60.5” hip. She is 5’ 7”.

Jenny R. (chambray) is wearing a size 18 G/H. Her measurements are high bust 43", full bust 48", waist 40", and hip 47". She is 5' 6".

Learn More

Tutorials

• Grading Between Sizes - Top or Dress with Bust and Waist Darts

Sewalongs

• Upton Dress Sewalong

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