Create your dream handmade wardrobe with our collection of dress patterns for women.
From the sleek lines of a figure-hugging wrap dress to the effortless elegance of a classic button-up shirt dress, we've got a whole host of simple dress styles to suit both your personal style and size. Our range of sewing dress patterns feature designs suitable for woven fabrics and soft jersey knits, as well as offering a variety of lengths, including mini, midi and maxi. Our easy-follow tutorials will help you to create a handmade dress that will fit and flatter your figure, allowing you to look your best whatever the occasion.
To fit
Bust: 36”
Waist: 27”
Hip: 36”
Neck to waist: 17”
Shoulder to shoulder: 15”
Cutting guide
Bodice Front: cut one on fold from fabric and lining
Bodice Back: cut two (one reversed) from fabric and lining
Skirt: cut two 54.6cm x 61cm rectangles from fabric
Belt, cut four 6.35cm x 114cm strips from fabric
Note: a 1.3cm seam allowance is included except on the neck (6mm seam allowance also included)
Size 10: Chest 106cm, Length (side neck to hem) 89cm
Size 12: Chest 111cm, Length (side neck to hem) 90cm
Size 14: Chest 116cm, Length (side neck to hem) 91cm
Size 16: Chest 121cm, length (side neck to hem) 92cm
Cutting guide
Collar and collar band: cut two of each from fabric and one from interfacing
Back, back yoke and belt carrier: cut one of each from fabric
Front: cut one pair from fabric
Sleeves: cut two of each from fabric
Front facing: cut one pair from fabric and one pair from interfacing
Belt: cut two from fabric
1.5cm seam allowance used throughout.
Sizes 8-16
Cutting guide
1 Front Bodice, cut two on fold (one becomes lining)
2 Back Bodice, cut two pairs (one becomes lining)
3 Front Full Skirt, cut one on fold
4 Back Full Skirt, cut one pair
5 Side Full Skirt, cut one pair
1.5cm seam allowance used except where otherwise stated on pattern.
XS, Bust 84cm, Waist 63.5cm, Hips 91cm
S, Bust 91cm, Waist 71cm, Hips 99cm
M, Bust 99cm, Waist 79cm, Hips 107cm
L, Bust 107cm, Waist 86cm, Hips 114cm
XL, Bust 114cm, Waist 94cm, Hips 122cm
Cutting guide
A Centre front, cut one on fold from main fabric and lining
B Side front, cut two from main fabric and lining
C Centre back, cut one on fold from main fabric and lining
D Side back, cut two from main fabric and lining
E Centre skirt, cut two on fold from main fabric
F Side skirt, cut four from main fabric
G Strap, cut two from main fabric
Size 8, Bust 80cm, Waist 61cm, Hip 86cm
Size 10, Bust 82.5cm, Waist 63.5cm, Hip 88cm
Size 12, Bust 86.5cm, Waist 67.5cm, Hip 91.5cm
Size 14, Bust 91.5cm, Waist 71cm, Hip 96.5cm
Size 16, Bust 96.5cm, Waist 76cm, Hip 101.5cm
Size 18, Bust 101.5cm, Waist 81.5cm, Hip 107cm
Cutting guide
1 Front bodice, cut one on fold
2 Front side bodice, cut two
3 Back bodice, cut two
4 Front neck facing, cut one on fold
5 Back neck facing, cut two
6 Back skirt, cut two
7 Front skirt, cut one on fold
8 Sleeve, cut four
1.5cm seam allowance included
This is a custom sized project. Our guide refers to sizes 8-16.
Before beginning, take the following measurements (see page 3 of the Sew Essentials Pull-Out Workbook for measuring tips) and note them down.
Divide each measurement in half to make measuring your T-shirt easier when laid flat.
Bust: ____
Waist: ____
Hips at widest point: ____
Shoulder to bust: ____
Bust to waist: ____
