The Austin Dress is a semi-fitted sleeveless dress with armhole darts and a keyhole opening at the center front. Customize the Austin with your choice of a knee length A-line or midi-length gathered skirt and add optional patch pockets to carry snacks for you (and your furry friends!). Topstitched seams and button band closures at the side seams add both function and interest.
Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, darts, hemming, topstitching, applying bias facings, inserting buttonholes and attaching buttons.
Difficulty: Advanced Beginner
Model Info: Priya is wearing a size 8 and is 5'9" tall.
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Fabric and Notions
Suggested Fabrics: 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, or one-way print designs.
Notions: Thread, 16 – 11/16" - ¾" (18mm-19mm) buttons, 1 – 3/8" button, 1 ½" (3.8mm) length of elastic cord
Additional Details
Paper Pattern Details
This product is a pre-printed paper pattern. You will receive an instruction booklet and tissue pattern tucked inside a paper envelope. Pattern is printed in the USA on recycled paper with soy-based inks.
Digital Pattern Details
This pattern can also be purchased as a digital download. You will receive an email containing a unique URL to download your pattern directly after your purchase is complete. This pattern will be delivered to you via email. 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
You do not need to print all of the pattern files, just the one that corresponds to how you intend to print. If you have additional questions please see our FAQ which includes our Digital Product Policies. If you need help printing and assembling your pattern, take a look at our PDF Printing and Assembly Guide!