• Model: Size 8, 5'9" | Back view of Austin Dress in orange stripe cotton with fitted bodice and flared skirt, worn by model.
    Size 8, 5'9"
  • Technical flats of Austin Dress Views A and B, showing front and back of views a and b.
  • Front view of Austin Dress in orange stripe rayon with keyhole neckline, worn by model.
  • Front view of Austin Dress in mauve linen with gathered skirt and patch pockets, worn by model.
  • Three-quarter angle view of Austin Dress in orange stripe rayon, highlighting side button closure.
  • Three-quarter angle view of Austin Dress in mauve linen with gathered skirt and side buttons, worn by model.
  • Side view of Austin Dress in orange stripe rayon showing button placket, worn by model.
  • Back view of Austin Dress in mauve linen showing gathered skirt and sleeveless bodice, worn by model.
  • Close-up of Austin Dress button placket along side seam in orange stripe rayon.
  • Close-up of back bodice and gathered skirt seam on mauve linen Austin Dress.

Austin Dress

Austin Dress 0–18

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The Austin Dress is a versatile sleeveless design fitted at the shoulders with a relaxed fit through the body. The semi-fitted bodice features armhole darts and a distinctive keyhole opening while button band closures at the side seams and topstitching add functional detail.

Skill Level Advanced Beginner

Perfect for sewers ready to master darts and buttonhole techniques.

Design Details

Choose between a knee-length A-line skirt for classic lines or a midi-length gathered skirt with optional patch pockets for comfortable movement. The jewel neckline and keyhole detail create a polished look while the button closure adds both function and visual interest.

Techniques You'll Master

Sewing straight seams, creating armhole darts, making buttonholes, applying patch pockets, topstitching, and professional finishing techniques.

Fabrics & Notions

Suggested Fabrics
Main Fabric Light to medium weight woven fabrics such as cotton poplin, chambray, denim, linen, linen blends, rayon, and rayon blends. Extra fabric may be needed to match plaids, stripes, and directional prints.

Interfacing Light to medium weight woven fusible interfacing. 

Notions
Thread
(16) 11/16" – ¾" (18mm-19mm) buttons
(1) 3/8" button
1 ½" (3.8mm) length of elastic cord

Digital Pattern Details

This product is a PDF digital download. You will receive an email containing a unique URL to download your pattern directly after your purchase is complete. The Austin Dress comes as a layered PDF. This pattern includes the following files: 

Digital Instruction Booklet: 22 pages
Print at Home Pattern : 66 pages
US Copy Shop Pattern: 1 page
A0 Copy Shop Pattern: 3.5 pages
Printing Instructions: 2 pages 

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Yardage & Finished Measurements

Body Measurements (Inches / Centimeters)
Size 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
Bust
3281.2
3383.8
3486.3
3588.9
3691.4
3793.9
38 ½97.7
40101.6
42106.6
44111.7
Waist
2563.5
2666
2768.5
2871.1
2973.6
3076.2
31 ½80
3383.8
3588.9
3793.9
Hip
3588.9
3691.4
3793.9
3896.5
3999
40101.6
41 ½105.4
43109.2
45114.3
47119.3
45" (114 cm) Wide Fabric Required (Yards / Meters)
View A
2 ½2.2
2 ½2.3
2 ½2.3
2 ⅝2.3
2 ⅝2.3
2 ⅝2.4
2 ¾2.5
2 ⅞2.5
32.6
32.6
View B
3 ⅛2.8
3 ⅛2.8
3 ⅛2.8
3 ⅛2.8
3 ⅛2.8
4 ⅛3.8
4 ⅛3.8
4 ¼3.8
4 ¼3.8
4 ¼3.8
54" (137 cm) Wide Fabric Required (Yards / Meters)
View A
2 ¼2
2 ¼2
2 ¼2
2 ⅜2.1
2 ⅜2.1
2 ½2.2
2 ½2.2
2 ⅝2.3
2 ⅝2.4
2 ⅝2.4
View B
3 ⅛2.8
3 ⅛2.8
3 ⅛2.8
3 ⅛2.8
3 ¼2.9
3 ¼2.9
3 ¼2.9
3 ¼2.9
3 ¼2.9
3 ¼3
View A 1 Yard (0.8 Meter) of 22–25" (55–65 cm) Wide Fusible Interfacing
View B 1 ½ Yards (1.3 Meters) of 22–25" (55–65 cm) Wide Fusible Interfacing
Finished Measurements (Inches / Centimeters)
Bust
34 ¾88.3
35 ¾90.8
36 ¾93.3
37 ¾95.9
38 ¾98.4
39 ¾101
41 ¼104.8
42 ¾108.6
44 ¾113.7
46 ¾118.7
Waist
32 ¾83.2
33 ¾85.7
34 ¾88.3
35 ¾90.8
36 ¾93.3
37 ¾95.9
39 ¼99.7
40 ¾103.5
42 ¾108.6
44 ¾113.7
Hip View A
41 ¼104.8
42 ¼107.3
43 ¼109.9
44 ¼112.4
45 ¼114.9
46 ¼117.5
47 ¾121.3
49 ¼125.1
51 ¼130.2
53 ¼135.3
Hip View B
69175.3
71180.3
73185.4
75190.5
77195.6
79200.7
82208.3
85215.9
89226.1
93236.2
Bodice Length
14 ½36.8
14 ¾37.5
1538.1
15 ¼38.7
15 ½39.4
15 ¾40
1640.6
16 ¼41.3
16 ⅝42.2
1743.2
Length View A
37 ½95.3
37 ⅞96.2
38 ¼97.2
38 ⅝98.1
3999.1
39 ⅜100
39 ¾101
40 ⅛101.9
40 ⅝103.2
41 ⅛104.5
Length View B
47 ¼120
47 ⅝121
48121.9
48 ⅜122.9
48 ¾123.8
49 ⅛124.8
49 ½125.7
49 ⅞126.7
50 ⅜128
50 ⅞129.2

Austin Dress 0–18 Size Chart

Women's Clothing Size Chart - Measurements in inches and centimeters
Size Cup Size Bust (in) Bust (cm) Waist (in) Waist (cm) Hip (in) Hip (cm)
Size 0 B 32 81.2 25 63.5 35 88.9
Size 2 B 33 83.8 26 66.0 36 91.4
Size 4 B 34 86.3 27 68.5 37 93.9
Size 6 B 35 88.9 28 71.1 38 96.5
Size 8 B 36 91.4 29 73.6 39 99.0
Size 10 B 37 93.9 30 76.2 40 101.6
Size 12 B 38 1/2 97.7 31 1/2 80.0 41 1/2 105.4
Size 14 B 40 101.6 33 83.8 43 109.2
Size 16 B 42 106.6 35 88.9 45 114.3
Size 18 B 44 111.7 37 93.9 47 119.3
This table provides body measurements for women's clothing sizes 0 through 18. All measurements are provided in both inches and centimeters for bust, waist, and hip circumference. To find your size, measure your bust, waist, and hip, and match to the closest size in the chart.



Women's Clothing Size Chart (14-32) - Measurements in inches and centimeters
Size Cup Size Bust (in) Bust (cm) Waist (in) Waist (cm) Hip (in) Hip (cm)
Size 14 D 40 101.6 33 83.8 43 109.2
Size 16 D 42 106.6 35 88.9 45 114.3
Size 18 D 44 111.7 37 93.9 47 119.3
Size 20 D 46 116.8 39 99.0 48 124.4
Size 22 D 48 121.9 41 104.1 51 129.5
Size 24 D 50 127.0 43 109.2 53 134.6
Size 26 D 52 132.0 45 114.3 55 139.7
Size 28 D 54 137.1 47 119.3 57 144.7
Size 30 D 56 142.2 49 124.4 59 149.8
Size 32 D 58 147.3 51 129.5 61 154.9
This table provides body measurements for women's clothing sizes 14 through 32. All measurements are provided in both inches and centimeters for bust, waist, and hip circumference. To find your size, measure your bust, waist, and hip, and match to the closest size in the chart.
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