Few pieces of clothing are more universally flattering than a retro fit and flare dress, we have reinvented this classic shape to feature a seam that sits slightly above the natural waistline to blouson a little and allow this style to fall freely. The neat collar, cuffed sleeves and inseam pockets will make this style a favourite for all occasions.
Fabric Suggestion
Rayon, silk, crepe.
Trims
10 Buttons 11.5 mm (18L)
Pattern Format
Single-Size PDF Download
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3 reviews for Armidale Dress
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: Multi-Size PDF Download
kaldor150(verified owner) – :
I love this pattern and got lots of compliments. It’s flattering for a lot of figures and very comfortable
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: Multi-Size PDF Download
Claudia(verified owner) – :
I love my version of this dress. I made it out of a heavier tencel which worked quite well. I shortened the skirt quite a bit and in a future make would shorten the bodice. But overall a very easy and beautiful pattern. I like the gathers and the collar style. Definitely going to make it again!
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: Single-Size Hard Copy
ailwil(verified owner) – :
Have just finished this dress. I am very pleased with it. The dress was very easy to make. The fit is very figure flattering. The only alteration I made was to shorten the shirt by 12cm as I wanted a shorter look. I made it in a plain viscose but cann’t wait to make it in a summer floral. I recommend this pattern.
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Finished Pattern Measurements (cm)
sizes
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
Bust
84.0
89.0
94.0
99.0
104.0
109.0
114.0
119.0
125.0
131.0
137.0
143.0
149.0
155.0
Waist at seam
63.5
68.5
73.5
78.5
83.5
88.5
93.5
98.5
104.5
110.5
116.5
122.5
128.5
134.5
Hip
123.0
128.0
133.0
138.0
143.0
148.0
153.0
158.0
164.0
170.0
176.0
182.0
188.0
194.0
Back neck to waist
34.2
34.8
35.4
36.0
36.6
37.2
37.8
38.4
39.0
39.6
40.2
40.8
41.4
42.0
Shoulder breadth
34.4
35.6
36.8
38.0
39.2
40.4
41.6
42.8
43.4
44.0
44.6
45.2
45.8
46.4
Sleeve girth
31.9
33.1
34.3
35.5
36.7
37.9
39.1
40.3
41.9
43.5
45.1
46.7
48.3
49.9
Sleeve length cuffed
18.2
18.8
19.4
20.0
20.6
21.2
21.8
22.4
23.0
23.6
24.2
24.8
25.4
26.0
Centre back length
118.2
118.8
119.4
120.0
120.6
121.2
121.8
122.4
123.0
123.6
124.2
124.8
125.4
126.0
Finished Pattern Measurements (inches)
sizes
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
Bust
33 1/8
35
37
39
41
42 7/8
44 7/8
46 7/8
49 1/4
51 5/8
53 7/8
56 1/4
58 5/8
61
Waist at seam
25
27
28 7/8
30 7/8
32 7/8
34 7/8
36 3/4
38 3/4
41 1/8
43 1/2
45 7/8
48 1/4
50 5/8
53
Hip
48 3/8
50 3/8
52 3/8
54 3/8
56 1/4
58 1/4
60 1/4
62 1/4
64 5/8
66 7/8
69 1/4
71 5/8
74
76 3/8
Back neck to waist
13 1/2
13 3/4
13 7/8
14 1/8
14 3/8
14 5/8
14 7/8
15 1/8
15 3/8
15 5/8
15 7/8
16 1/8
16 1/4
16 1/2
Shoulder breadth
13 1/2
14
14 1/2
15
15 3/8
15 7/8
16 3/8
16 7/8
17 1/8
17 3/8
17 1/2
17 3/4
18
18 1/4
Sleeve girth
12 1/2
13
13 1/2
14
14 1/2
14 7/8
15 3/8
15 7/8
16 1/2
17 1/8
17 3/4
18 3/8
19
19 5/8
Sleeve length cuffed
7 1/8
7 3/8
7 5/8
7 7/8
8 1/8
8 3/8
8 5/8
8 7/8
9
9 1/4
9 1/2
9 3/4
10
10 1/4
Centre back length
46 1/2
46 3/4
47
47 1/4
47 1/2
47 3/4
48
48 1/4
48 3/8
48 5/8
48 7/8
49 1/8
49 3/8
49 5/8
Fabric Estimate – Cut on the fold, two way
sizes
4-14
16-22
24-30
Width 148 cm (58")
2.2 m (2.4 yd)
2.5 m (2.75 yd)
3 m (3.3 yd)
Fuse Estimate – facings and collars
sizes
All Sizes
Width 90 cm (36 in)
50 cm (20 in)
Sizing Help
Size Chart - CM
Size
A. Shoulder Breadth (cm)
B. Upper Arm Girth (cm)
C. Bust (cm)
D. Waist (cm)
E. Hip (cm)
4
34.4
26.4
77
60
83
6
35.6
27.6
82
65
88
8
36.8
28.8
87
70
93
10
38
30
92
75
98
12
39.2
31.2
97
80
103
14
40.4
32.4
102
85
108
16
41.6
33.6
107
90
113
18
42.8
34.8
112
95
118
20
44
36
118
100
124
22
45.2
37.2
124
106
130
24
46.4
38.4
130
112
136
26
47.6
39.6
136
118
142
28
48.8
40.8
142
124
148
30
50
42
148
130
154
Size Chart - Inches
Size
A. Shoulder Breadth (inches)
B. Upper Arm Girth (inches)
C. Bust (inches)
D. Waist (inches)
E. Hip (inches)
4
13.5
10.5
30.3
23.5
32.6
6
14
10.9
32.3
25.5
34.6
8
14.5
11.3
34.3
27.5
36.6
10
15
11.8
36.2
29.5
38.6
12
15.4
12.3
38.2
31.5
40.6
14
15.9
12.8
40.2
33.5
42.5
16
16.4
13.2
42.1
35.5
44.5
18
16.9
13.7
44.1
37.5
46.5
20
17.3
14.2
46.5
39.5
48.8
22
17.8
14.6
48.8
42
51.2
24
18.3
15.1
51.2
44.5
53.5
26
18 3/4
15 5/8
53 1/2
46.5
56
28
19 1/4
16 1/8
56
48.5
58 1/4
30
19 3/4
16 5/8
58 1/4
50.5
61
Size Conversion Table
ALPHA SIZING
AUSTRALIA
UK
US
FRANCE
ITALY
JAPAN
XXS
6
6
2
34
38
5
XS
8
8
4
36
40
7
S
10
10
6
38
42
9
M
12
12
8
40
44
11
L
14
14
10
42
46
13
XL
16
16
12
44
48
15
XXL
18
18
14
46
50
17
How Do I Know What Size I Am?
Choosing your pattern size is the most important step and we will help you determine this with these easy to follow steps.
When taking your measurements ensure that you take them against your skin and not over clothing. One can wear a comfortable bra and knickers whilst measuring, as this will provide you with the most accurate measurements.
Tape measure has to sit firmly around the points you are measuring. But be careful not to pull it too tight, as this will give you the incorrect size.
When measuring circumferences (B, C, D, E) it is important to note that the tape measure must remain parallel to the floor. It is sometimes best to take the measurements in front of a mirror; this will help you see the angle of the tape measure.
You will only require the basic body measurements to determine your pattern size which is indicated on our mannequin below:
A. Shoulder Breadth
Place the tape at the edge of the shoulder. Measure along the top of the shoulder blade/across the highest point of the shoulders to the other edge, following the natural slope and allow an extra finger for ease of any movement.
B. Upper Arm Girth
This point is taken as a circumference at your widest point of your upper arm.
C. Bust
This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the fullest part of your chest.
D. Waist
This point is taken as a circumference and taken at the smallest part of your waist.
E. Hip
This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the widest part of your hips.
Format Reviewed: Multi-Size PDF Download
kaldor150 (verified owner) – :
I love this pattern and got lots of compliments. It’s flattering for a lot of figures and very comfortable
Format Reviewed: Multi-Size PDF Download
Claudia (verified owner) – :
I love my version of this dress. I made it out of a heavier tencel which worked quite well. I shortened the skirt quite a bit and in a future make would shorten the bodice. But overall a very easy and beautiful pattern. I like the gathers and the collar style. Definitely going to make it again!
Format Reviewed: Single-Size Hard Copy
ailwil (verified owner) – :
Have just finished this dress. I am very pleased with it. The dress was very easy to make. The fit is very figure flattering. The only alteration I made was to shorten the shirt by 12cm as I wanted a shorter look. I made it in a plain viscose but cann’t wait to make it in a summer floral. I recommend this pattern.