Hughes Dress - Friday Pattern Co
The Hughes is the perfect everyday dress. It features Viennese seams, gathered sleeves, and a gorgeous scoop neckline. The bodice is lined and the skirt has an a-line sweep. It buttons up the front and has an adjustable lace-up tie in the back. The tie can be cinched in or loosened depending on desired fit. The Hughes Dress is designed to be a timeless style with beautiful construction details that can be treasured for generations.
This listing is for a printed paper sewing pattern.
Sewing level: Advanced Beginner / Intermediate
Sizes: XS-7X
You may need to purchase extra yardage if your fabric has a heavy nap, is directional, striped, or has an obvious repeat.
MAIN FABRIC
45" / 114cm Fabric
Sizes XS-M = 3.33yd / 3m, Sizes L-XXL = 3.75yd / 3.4m, Sizes 1X-4X = 4.25yd / 3.9m, Sizes 5X-7X = 4.7yd / 4.3m
54"-60" / 137cm - 152cm Fabric
Sizes XS-M = 2.4yd / 2.2m, Sizes L-XXL = 2.8yd / 2.6m, Sizes 1X-4X = 3.38yd / 3.1m, Sizes 5X-7X = 4yd / 3.7m
LINING
45" / 114cm Fabric
Sizes XS-M = 1yd / 0.9m, Sizes L-XXL = 1.18yd / 1.1m, Sizes 1X-4X = 1.6yd / 1.5m, Sizes 5X-7X = 1.7yd / 1.6m
54"-60" / 137cm - 152cm Fabric
Sizes XS-M = 1yd / 0.9m, Sizes L-XXL = 1yd / 0.9m, Sizes 1X-4X = 1.18yd / 1.1m, Sizes 5X-7X = 1.33yd / 1.2m
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
- 1 yard lightweight fusible interfacing
- Marking tool
- Matching thread
- • 11 1/2"-1" [1.3-2.5 cm] buttons
- Small safety pin or tube turning tool
- Ruler
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.
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