Buy the Hayes Dress and Two-Piece Set sewing pattern from Chalk and Notch. Hayes is a woven dress or two-piece set in a maxi length. The bodice features cap sleeves and a front neckline slit. The panelled skirt has an A-line shape with in-seam pockets. The dress includes two back options: an open cutout or full coverage. The waistline, designed to sit high at the natural waist, is adjustable with drawstrings that tie at the side seams. When sewing the set, the top is a cropped length.

Sewing level: Confident beginner

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight woven fabrics. Rayon challis, rayon twill, rayon voile, cotton block prints, cotton lawn, cotton poplin, linen, chambray.

Fabric requirements: Minimum fabric required is listed. If you think you will need more for shrinkage, directional print, pattern matching or print repeat, please purchase accordingly. A minimum fabric width of 54" (137 cm) is required for the hem facing for sizes 28-30.

44" (112 cm) wide fabric: Dress Main, 3 - 4 yd (2.7 - 3.7 m) // Dress Lining (sizes 0-26 only), 1 1/2 - 2 yd (1.4 - 1.8 m) // Top Main, 3/4 - 1 yd (0.7 - 0.9 m) // Top Lining, 3/4 - 1 yd (0.7 - 0.9 m) // Skirt Main, 2 1/4 - 3 yd (2.1 - 2.7 m) // Skirt Lining (sizes 0-26 only), 1 yd (0.9 m).

54" (137 cm) wide fabric: Dress Main, 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 yd (2.3 - 3.2 m) // Dress Lining, 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 yd (1.1 - 1.4 m) //  Top Main, 3/4 - 1 yd (0.7 - 0.9 m) // Top Lining, 3/4 - 1 yd (0.7 - 0.9 m) // Skirt Main, 2 1/4 - 2 1/2 yd (2.1 - 2.3 m) // Skirt Lining, 1 yd (0.9 m).

Sizing: US 0 – 30 (approx. UK 8 – 30, based on our standardised size chart) with A/B and C/D bust cup options. Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Use the high bust and full bust measurements to determine your size when sewing the dress or top. Use the hip measurement to determine your size when sewing the skirt. The waist is adjustable based on the drawstrings and elastic. It is always recommended to sew a test garment to confirm fit.

This pattern includes two bust cup options, and the cup size is determined by calculating the difference between the high and full bust. If the difference between your high bust and full bust is between 0" and 2" (5 cm) use the A/B cup. If the difference is between 2" (5 cm) and 4" (10 cm) use the C/D cup. If you have more than a 4" (10 cm) difference, you may need a full bust adjustment.

Notions: Dress and skirt: 1 yd of 1/2" elastic // Open back dress: 1/2 yd of 1/4" elastic // Optional: a small piece of fusible interfacing; ribbon for ties if not using main fabric.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step illustrated instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (84 pages); US copy shop pattern (36" x 181"); A0 copy shop pattern (5 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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