This pattern is available to active Cashmerette Club members only. This is the PDF pattern for July 2023 and includes sizes 0-32.
Shirred to perfection, and with comfort like no other! The Franconia Dress is a woven pullover dress with dolman sleeves, a bound v-neckline, and inseam pockets. A trendy shirred waistband provides shaping and texture while serving up all-day comfort. Designed specifically for curves, the Franconia is guaranteed to be gape-free with a faux button placket and our signature multi-cup sizing.
Sew up this flowy midi dream in pretty print for an effortless weekend look, or make it in a sheer fabric for a splendid swimsuit coverup.
This Cashmerette pattern includes:
- Cup sizes from C to H
- A 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 free that you can watch anytime
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SEWING LEVEL
Advanced beginner
SIZING
0-32 in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H). Includes 33-62” bust and 35-62” hip. Find your size in seconds using our .
The Franconia is designed for a loose fit with a cinched waist. If you'd like a more fitted look, go down one size.
Separate files for both size ranges (0-16 and 12-32) are included.
RECOMMENDED FABRIC
Light to mid-weight woven fabric such as cotton lawn, linen, or rayon.
Interfacing: Lightweight fusible interfacing
NOTIONS
Universal needle, thread, 9 x 3⁄8” – ½” (10 – 12 mm) buttons , 10 yards ( 9.1 meters) of elastic thread
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PDF pattern information
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The PDF comes in two size ranges, 0-16 and 12-32. Files are delivered as a .zip file which can be downloaded on a computer, but not on a mobile device. For more on PDFs, see the .
Instructions: 32 pages (4.5 MB)
Pattern pieces, sizes 0-16
- Print-at-home files: 52 pages (0.5 MB)
- Copy shop (A0): 4 pages (0.5 MB)
Pattern pieces, sizes 12-32
- Print-at-home files: 64 pages (1 MB)
- Copy shop (A0): 5 pages (0.5 MB)
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Model details
Jenny (gingham) is wearing a size 18 G/H. Her measurements are high bust 43", full bust 47", waist 39", and hip 44", and she is 5' 6”.
Brit (cream) is wearing a size 6 E/F graded to an 8 at the hips. Her measurements are 34" high bust, 37" full bust, 29" waist, and 41" hips, and she is 5' 6.5".
Michelle (black & white) is wearing a size 22 E/F. Her measurements are 48" high bust, 51" full bust, 46" waist, and 54" hips, and she is 5' 6".
