Friday Pattern Company Hughes Dress

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). Choose sizes XS-XXL or sizes 1X-7X. 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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