This is our classic signature dress suitable for all seasons in a range of fabrics. We have now updated our most popular pattern to give you more variations.
You have the option of making this 3/4 sleeved, sleeveless and short sleeved, all with a button back opening.
Skill level; Beginner
We have also updated our instructions for better clarity.
This is a multi-size paper pattern in an envelope, including sizes 8 – 18. Seam allowances are included in the pattern at 1.5cm, unless otherwise stated.
You will need 0.35M of fusible interfacing for the sleeveless version and 0.25M of fusible interfacing for the sleeved version both views.
For the dress you will need 10 x buttons 20 – 23mm. For the top you will need 6 buttons.
 
Sleeveless Dress
 
Size 8
Size 10 - 12
Size 14 - 18
110 - 120cm wide, with nap
2.5M
2.65M
2.65M*
140cm - 150cm wide, with nap
2.15M
2.3M
2.4M
110 - 120cm wide, without nap
2.15M
2.35M
2.4M*
140 - 150cm wide, without nap
1.65M
1.85M
2.15M
Fusible Interfacing
0.2M
0.2M
0.2M
*110 wide is not suitable for size 18
 
 
 
Sleeveless Dress with Back Opening 
 
Size 8
Size 10 - 12
Size 14 - 18
110 - 120cm wide, with or without nap
3M
3.15M
3.25M*
140cm wide, with or without nap
2.4M
2.45M
2.6M
Fusible Interfacing (based on 90cm wide)
1.4
1.4
1.4
*110 wide is not suitable for size 18
 
 
 
Dress with Short Sleeves
 
Size 8
Size 10 - 12
Size 14 - 18
110 - 120cm wide, with nap
2.6M
2.65M
2.75M*
140cm - 150cm wide, with nap
2.15M
2.35M
2.5M
110 - 120cm wide, without nap
2.1M
2.25M
2.4M
140 - 150cm wide, without nap
1.6M
1.8M
2.1M
Fusible Interfacing
0.2M
0.2M
0.2M
*110 wide is not suitable for size 18
 
 
 
Dress with Short Sleeves and Back Opening
 
Size 8
Size 10 - 12
Size 14 - 18
110 - 120cm wide, with nap
3M
3.15M
3.25M*
110 - 120cm wide, without nap
2.95M
2.85M
3.05M
140 - 150cm wide, with nap
2.5M
2.6M
3M
140 - 150cm wide, without nap
2.35M
2.35M
2.65M
Fusible Interfacing (based on 90cms wide)
1.25M
1.25M
1.25M
*110 wide is not suitable for size 18
 
 
 
Dress with Long Sleeves
 
Size 8
Size 10 - 12
Size 14 - 18
110 - 120cm wide, with nap
2.9M
2.95M
3M
140cm - 150cm wide, with nap
2.3M
2.65M
2.8M
110 - 120cm wide, without nap
2.45M
2.55M
2.75M*
140 - 150cm wide, without nap
1.9M
2.1M
2.35M
Fusible Interfacing
0.2M
0.2M
0.2M
*110 wide is not suitable for size 18
 
 
 
Dress with Long Sleeves and Back Opening
 
Size 8
Size 10 - 12
Size 14 - 18
110 - 120cm wide, with nap
3.25M
3.3M
3.3M*
110 - 120cm wide, without nap
3.15M
3.3M
3.3M*
140 - 150cm wide, with nap
2.75M
2.95M
3.2M
140 - 150cm wide, without nap
2.4M
2.45M
2.7M
Fusible Interfacing (based on 90cms wide)
1.25M
1.25M
1.25M
*110 wide is not suitable for size 18
 
 
 
Finished Measurements
 
Size 8
Size 10
Size 12
Size 14
Size 16
Size 18
Bust
100cm
105cm
110cm
115cm
120cm
125cm
Sleeve
48cm
48.5cm
49cm
49.5cm
50cm
50.5cm
Length
99cm
99.5cm
100cm
100.5cm
101cm
101.5cm
UK Sizing
 
Size 8
Size 10
Size 12
Size 14
Size 16
Size 18
Bust
82cm/32.25"
86cm/33.75"
91cm/35.75"
96cm/37.75"
100cm/39.25"
106cm/41.75"
Waist
65cm/25.5"
69cm/27"
74cm/29"
79cm/31"
84cm/33"
89cm/35"
Hips
90cm/35.5"
94cm/37"
99cm/38.75"
104cm/41"
109cm/43"
114cm/44"