UPTON DRESS & SKIRT PLUS EXPANSION PACK • Pattern
By CASHMERETTE, the Upton Dress & Skirt, including the Mix & Match Expansion Pack is a paper sewing pattern.
Garment Details: Mix and match your way to a wardrobe of beautiful dresses and skirts with the Upton Dress & Skirt plus Mix & Match Expansion Pack!
This curve-friendly pattern comes with cup sizes C-H and includes multiple bodice, skirt, sleeve, and neckline options for hundreds (yes, hundreds!) of possible dresses and skirts—or the one you’ve been dreaming about your whole life. Too often if you have bigger boobs you’re limited in your style options, but with the Upton Mix & Match Expansion Pack you can design your perfect dress, while knowing that you’ll have an amazing bust fit with no gaping or bra flashing.
In silk to linen to cotton, from brunch to cocktails to weddings, this single pattern can do it all!
The "full pattern" option includes the original Upton Dress pieces, which are necessary for this pattern. Already own the Upton? Choose the "expansion pack only" option. See below for more details.
This Cashmerette pattern includes:
- Cup sizes from C to H
- A sizing calculator which will tell you exactly which size to make
- A beautifully illustrated and detailed instruction booklet, to guide you no matter your sewing level
- A full photo sewalong on our blog with tips and techniques that go beyond the instruction booklet
Pattern Features: Choose from with numerous features that can be mixed and matched in over 350 combinations! Pattern features include:
BODICE
- Darted or princess seamed
- Sleeved or sleeveless
NECKLINE
- Scoop, v-neck, or square front
- High or v-neck back
SLEEVE
- Fitted sleeve (standard and full bicep included) in short, 3/4th, or long
- Flutter sleeve in short or elbow-length
- Cap sleeve
- Tie sleeve
- Sleeveless
SKIRT
- Pleated or gored
- Knee, tea, or maxi length
- Optional inseam pockets
Additionally, all skirts can be made as standalone skirts with a new contoured waistband.
Sizing: This is a multi-sized pattern including size ranges 0-16 in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H); includes 33-46” bust and 35-46” hip or 12-32, in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H); includes 40-62” bust and 42-62” hip. Find your size in seconds using Cashmerette's size calculator. Sizing guide, finished garment measurements and fabric requirements for size range can be found here for size range 0-16 or here for size range 12-32.
Fabric Suggestions: Main fabric: Woven fabric such as cotton, linen, double gauze or upholstery fabric. Heavier fabrics will give a more structured look.
Lining: Lightweight woven such as cotton lawn, rayon bemberg or silk crepe de chine.
Optional: interfacing for waistband (if using a lightweight fabric).
Trims required: Matching thread, Universal or microtex needle, hand sewing needle, 24”/ 61 cm invisible zip (for dress) or 11”/ 28 cm invisible zip (for skirt), optional hook & eye
Skill Level: Suitable for an advanced beginner skill level.
Tutorials
Sewalongs
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- Upton Dress Inspiration and Fabric Ideas
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- Candice and the Year of Uptons
- Fitting the Upton Dress with Nateida
- Your Cashmerette Makes: Upton Dress & Skirt
- Download the Free Upton Mix & Match Worksheet
- Daywear Upton Inspiration
- Evening & Party Upton Inspiration
- Wedding Upton Inspiration
Seam allowances are included in the pattern.
The paper pattern comes packaged in an envelope and includes a highly detailed fully illustrated instruction booklet.
Photo credits: Cashmerette.