Buy the Washington Dress sewing pattern from Cashmerette. Mixing the comfort of a knit bodice with the fabric possibilities of a woven skirt, the Washington Dress gives you the freedom to play with colours and textures, for a look that’s uniquely you. Like all Cashmerette patterns, the bodice comes in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H), which makes fitting a cinch!
The knit bodice features a figure-enhancing scoop neckline and three sleeve variations: short, three quarter, or full length. The A-line skirt cleverly combines woven fabric with a heavy knit yoke, eliminating the need for closures and allowing you to comfortably slip the dress over your head. For additional tummy control, the front yoke can be made from a woven fabric.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:
– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK over £50)
Suggested fabrics:
Bodice: Light to midweight knit fabric such as jersey or ITY with at least 50% crosswise stretch.
Yoke: Heavy knit fabric such as ponte or scuba. For more support, make from a mid to heavyweight woven.
Skirt: Mid to heavyweight woven fabric, such as cotton, linen, canvas, or upholstery fabric.
Fabric requirements:
45"" (115 cm) wide fabric: View A Bodice, 1 3/8 - 1 1/2 yd (1.3 - 1.4 m) // View B/C Bodice, 2 - 2 1/8 yd (1.8 - 1.9 m) // Yoke, 1/2 yd (0.5 m) // Skirt, 1 1/2 yd (1.3 - 1.4 m).
60"" (150 cm) wide fabric: Bodice, 1 1/8 - 1 1/4 yd (1 - 1.1 m) // Yoke, 3/8 yd (0.4 m) // Skirt, 1 1/2 yd (1.3 - 1.4 m).
Sizing: US 12 - 28 (approx. UK 14 - 30, based on our ) in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Ballpoint or stretch needle; universal needle; 1.5 yd (1.4 m) of clear 1/4"" (6 mm) elastic (optional).
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