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PDF Pattern Size
PDF Files Included with Purchase
Size 4-16
Tiled Size 4-16 Wide Format Size 4-16 A0 Size 4-16
Size 10-22
Tiled Size 10-22 Wide Format Size 10-22 A0 Size 10-22
Size 18-30
Tiled Size 18-30 Wide Format Size 18-30 A0 Size 18-30
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8 reviews for Melba Dress
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
sueb(verified owner) – :
Love this dress. The lining is clever and adds to a well made look. Will leave the pockets out on the next make.
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
Ryn(verified owner) – :
I love a cocoon shaped dress so I’m very happy with this pattern. I sized up from my normal Style Arc size for this and it fitted me well as I like an oversized look. I made mine in a ponte knit. I modified the neckline to make a crew neck and added a ribbed band so omitted the bodice facing. I added small sleeve facings to the hem of the sleeves. I didn’t add the pockets as I thought they were likely to affect the drape as my fabric is quite thick. Mine is made for layering with a merino underneath for winter. A fast, easy make and super comfortable. I love the midi length. https://www.instagram.com/p/CS-lM5RhZ_P/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
4 out of 5
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
familywatson77(verified owner) – :
Easy to make and nice shape. If I make it again I will make the body a bit narrower and the armholes a little wider.
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Multi-Size
christine-kalus(verified owner) – :
A lovely, straightforward pattern. I made it in Double Gauge organic cotton. Looks good and the pattern will be a wardrobe staple.
4 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Multi-Size
tbstone1(verified owner) – :
i like the style very much. i made this dress from a double gauze, so i dispensed with the self-lining. in addiiton, i added sleeves. the dress drapes beautifully and i get lots of compliments on it. I prefer a crew neck, so i just added a short zipper in the back seam so that it would fit over my head. my only complaint is that the Style Arc patterns do not have bust/waist/hip markings, so that the pockets and other important things usually end up in the wrong place for my short frame. I would give all their patterns a 5 star rating if they would only add those landmarks…
I love this dress! I made it in a border print with the border print of flowers at the top. It is easy to put together; from the chest up it is lined/interfaced which makes it extra comfortable to wear. The instructions on how to finish the sleeve seams are not sufficient but one can find a workaround. I have a forward set neck, so next time I make it (and I will!) I’ll drop the front neck an inch or so. Lots of compliments on this one.
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Finished Pattern Measurements (cm)
sizes
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
Bust
85.0
90.0
95.0
100.0
105.0
110.0
115.0
120.0
125.0
130.0
135.0
140.0
145.0
150.0
Hip
103.0
108.0
113.0
118.0
123.0
128.0
133.0
138.0
143.0
148.0
153.0
158.0
163.0
168.0
Shoulder breadth
74.4
75.6
76.8
78.0
79.2
80.4
81.6
82.8
84.0
85.2
86.4
87.6
88.8
90.0
Sleeve opening
28.4
29.6
30.8
32.0
33.2
34.4
35.6
36.8
38.0
39.2
40.4
41.6
42.8
44.0
Hem circumference
93.0
98.0
103.0
108.0
113.0
118.0
123.0
128.0
133.0
138.0
143.0
148.0
153.0
158.0
Centre back length
111.2
111.8
112.4
113.0
113.6
114.2
114.8
115.4
116.0
116.6
117.2
117.8
118.4
119.0
Finished Pattern Measurements (inches)
sizes
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
Bust
33 1/2
35 3/8
37 3/8
39 3/8
41 3/8
43 1/4
45 1/4
47 1/4
49 1/4
51 1/8
53 1/8
55 1/8
57 1/8
59
Hip
40 1/2
42 1/2
44 1/2
46 1/2
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 1/8
66 1/8
Shoulder breadth
29 1/4
29 3/4
30 1/4
30 3/4
31 1/8
31 5/8
32 1/8
32 5/8
33 1/8
33 1/2
34
34 1/2
35
35 3/8
Sleeve opening
11 1/8
11 5/8
12 1/8
12 5/8
13 1/8
13 1/2
14
14 1/2
15
15 3/8
15 7/8
16 3/8
16 7/8
17 3/8
Hem circumference
36 5/8
38 5/8
40 1/2
42 1/2
44 1/2
46 1/2
48 3/8
50 3/8
52 3/8
54 3/8
56 1/4
58 1/4
60 1/4
62 1/4
Centre back length
43 3/4
44
44 1/4
44 1/2
44 3/4
45
45 1/4
45 3/8
45 5/8
45 7/8
46 1/8
46 3/8
46 5/8
46 7/8
Fabric Estimate - all in one fabric with facings
sizes
4-8
10-18
20-30
Width 148 cm (58")
3.0 m (3.2 yd)
3.2 m (3.5 yd)
3.4 m (3.75 yd)
Fabric Estimate - all in one fabric without facings
sizes
4-8
10-18
20-30
Width 148 cm (58")
2.25 m (2.50 yd)
2.50 m (2.75 yd)
2.60 m (2.85 yd)
Fuse Estimate - facings
sizes
4-30
Width 90 cm (36")
40 cm (16")
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: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
sueb (verified owner) – :
Love this dress. The lining is clever and adds to a well made look. Will leave the pockets out on the next make.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
Ryn (verified owner) – :
I love a cocoon shaped dress so I’m very happy with this pattern. I sized up from my normal Style Arc size for this and it fitted me well as I like an oversized look. I made mine in a ponte knit. I modified the neckline to make a crew neck and added a ribbed band so omitted the bodice facing. I added small sleeve facings to the hem of the sleeves. I didn’t add the pockets as I thought they were likely to affect the drape as my fabric is quite thick. Mine is made for layering with a merino underneath for winter. A fast, easy make and super comfortable. I love the midi length. https://www.instagram.com/p/CS-lM5RhZ_P/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
familywatson77 (verified owner) – :
Easy to make and nice shape. If I make it again I will make the body a bit narrower and the armholes a little wider.
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Multi-Size
christine-kalus (verified owner) – :
A lovely, straightforward pattern. I made it in Double Gauge organic cotton. Looks good and the pattern will be a wardrobe staple.
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Multi-Size
tbstone1 (verified owner) – :
i like the style very much. i made this dress from a double gauze, so i dispensed with the self-lining. in addiiton, i added sleeves. the dress drapes beautifully and i get lots of compliments on it. I prefer a crew neck, so i just added a short zipper in the back seam so that it would fit over my head. my only complaint is that the Style Arc patterns do not have bust/waist/hip markings, so that the pockets and other important things usually end up in the wrong place for my short frame. I would give all their patterns a 5 star rating if they would only add those landmarks…
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Multi-Size
madebymevm (verified owner) – :
Love the pattern, but hate that the sleeves are for spaghetti arms. We don’t always have time to modify patterns. https://www.instagram.com/p/CSAhc0grfld/
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Multi-Size
francect (verified owner) – :
I love your patterns.
Thanks
France
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Single-Size
mgmacgregor (verified owner) – :
I love this dress! I made it in a border print with the border print of flowers at the top. It is easy to put together; from the chest up it is lined/interfaced which makes it extra comfortable to wear. The instructions on how to finish the sleeve seams are not sufficient but one can find a workaround. I have a forward set neck, so next time I make it (and I will!) I’ll drop the front neck an inch or so. Lots of compliments on this one.