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Friday Pattern Company
Friday Pattern Company Hughes Dress
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(What is Copyshop?)
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 printed A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day.
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Buy the Hughes Dress sewing pattern from Friday Pattern Company. The Hughes is the perfect everyday dress. It features Viennese seams, gathered sleeves, and a gorgeous scoop neckline. The bodice is lined and the skirt has an A-line sweep. It buttons up the front and has an adjustable lace-up tie in the back. The tie can be cinched in or loosened depending on desired fit. The Hughes Dress is designed to be a timeless style with beautiful construction details that can be treasured for generations.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)
– 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: The Hughes Dress is designed for woven fabrics. You will get a different look depending on the fabric you select. A drapey rayon or silk will give a more elegant dressy look, while a more sturdy fabric like a linen will give you a gorgeous everyday dress. We encourage you to be creative and daring with fabric, any dress weight woven fabric is suitable.
Fabric requirements: You may need to purchase extra if your fabric has a heavy nap, is directional, striped, or has an obvious repeat.
Main: 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 3.33 - 4.7 yd (3 - 4.3 m) // 54-60" (137-152 cm) wide fabric: 2.4 - 4 yd (2.2 - 3.7 m).
Lining: 45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 1 - 1.7 yd (0.9 - 1.6 m) // 54-60" (137-152 cm) wide fabric: 1 - 1.33 yd (0.9 - 1.2 m).
Sizing: XS - 7X (approx. UK 6 - 34) with bust sizes A/B and C/D. Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.
This dress has a relaxed fit. It is not loose, but it is designed to skim the body instead of clinging. It is tea length with the hem hitting a few inches above the ankle. The waist has a bit of added ease so that the adjustable tie at the back can cinch it in, or be loosened when you want a little bit of extra space. This dress was drafted using sample measurements for a height of 5'6".
Notions: Matching thread; 1 yd lightweight fusible interfacing; eleven 1/2"-1" (1.3 cm- 2.5 cm) buttons; small safety pin or tube turning tool.
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; print-at-home pattern (37 pages for XS-XXL, 48 pages for 1X-7X); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets for XS-XXL, 3 sheets for 1X-7X).
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J
I made this with a green linen. It fits perfectly using the recommended sizes (16c). Lots of complements. Good instructions and straightforward.
G
I absolutely loved making this dress, and love it t more that my "first stab toile" has become a proper part of my wardrobe!
The pattern comes with two bust sizes which was great as it meant I didn't need to faff with a FBA, and it also has corset style ties on the back which meant I could be a bit more relaxed with the back fit. I took 6 inches out of the length of the skirt to accommodate my height, or lack of, and also to bring it above the knee.
The pattern does involve some hand stitching to secure the lining at the armholes which I was dreading, but actually by the time I finished up I was contemplating hand sewing the waist lining too ?.
Overall I love this and am already planning my next one.
M
The Hughes Dress is a 90’s silhouette and a great pattern to start with if you’d like to try out princess seams, as with the back waist ties fitting is not too much of a challenge.
I found the sizing relatively small on this and ended up making a L graded to XL so if you like a looser fit, size up. I also did a narrow shoulder and sloping shoulder adjustment.
The Hughes has a lot of pieces so you need to be organised when prepping these and the interfacing etc. However if you commit some time to this the dress then comes together really nicely. This is my favourite version, in a viscose and shortened by 15 cm, however you could also use cottons, linens and crepe too. Overall I happily recommend this dress!
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