The Mila Designer Dress sewing pattern creates a simple pull-on dress with a slight cocoon shape and extended shoulder line for a relaxed fit. The knee-length design features a neckline facing and an angled bodice seam for optional colour blocking.
Simple pull-on dress with a slight cocoon shape
Extended shoulder line
Knee length
Neckline facing
Angled bodice seam allows for optional colour blocking
Fabric Suggestions
Crepe, silk, rayon, cotton, wovens with good drape, jersey
knit
Trims
Fusing for front and back facings
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Reviews
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
a**********d(verified owner) – :
I made two versions, the first practically identical to the style arcs own photo. The second I colour blocked the front top in 3 different colours. I also lengthened it by 5”. So easy to make and very comfortable to wear. All materials were textured cotton.
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
d**********t(verified owner) – :
Easy pattern to follow. First color blocking attempt. V was a little tricky as indicated but the rest of the make was a breeze. Made of a heavier weight crepe on the bottom half which I cut in one piece. I did top stitch the facing and lower half to avoid flipping due to my choice of fabric. Love the look and design. Will definitely be making more.
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
C***e(verified owner) – :
I sewed this up in a bonded stretch black crepe with decent weight to to it. Was amazed at how quickly it came together and the professional finished product. Very flattering. Corporate dress worthy. I have a large bust and made to bust measurements. It looks great, but could have gone down a size. V was tricky, but previous sewing experience helped navigate this.
4 out of 5
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
c*******t(verified owner) – :
The Mila designer dress pattern, this is my first with this company, and after not sewing for close to 30 yrs a lot has changed by way of material. First off I love the pattern. I can go to my pattern for step by step assurance and I know that if I can’t find my answer I can contact Styl Arc with no problems. Mila dress was as easy as it gets. All though I choose material that wasn’t so easy. Once I worked out the proper needle and thread had the sewing done in less then an hour. The pattern forwarened the trouble spot being the point in front and suggested how to get through it. Being my first garment in many moons I am not satisfied with the crispness of the point, could have been the material I choose. Over all I am satisfied and ready to move on to my next pattern. Thanks Style Arc people, Cher
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
M****y(verified owner) – :
Elegant and easy fitting dress that is suitable for a variety of fabrics. Very slimming. Take your time sewing the front to get the crisp point in the top panel. I combined a bengaline with a stretch woven for a versatile dress.
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Garment Measurements & Fabric Estimate
Finished Pattern Measurements (cm)
sizes
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
Bust
90.0
95.0
100.0
105.0
110.0
115.0
120.0
125.0
131.0
137.0
143.0
149.0
155.0
161.0
Extended Shoulder Breadth
54.0
56.5
59.0
61.5
64.0
66.5
69.0
71.5
74.5
77.5
80.5
83.5
86.5
89.5
Centre back skirt length
52.0
52.0
52.0
52.0
52.0
52.0
52.0
52.0
52.0
52.0
52.0
52.0
52.0
52.0
Centre back length
97.2
97.8
98.4
99.0
99.6
100.2
100.8
101.4
102.0
102.6
103.2
103.8
104.4
105.0
Centre back bodice length
45.2
45.8
46.4
47.0
47.6
48.2
48.8
49.4
50.0
50.6
51.2
51.8
52.4
53.0
Hem circumference
85.0
90.0
95.0
100.0
105.0
110.0
115.0
120.0
126.0
132.0
138.0
144.0
150.0
156.0
Finished Pattern Measurements (inches)
sizes
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
Bust
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 5⁄8
53 7⁄8
56 1⁄4
58 5⁄8
61
63 3⁄8
Extended Shoulder Breadth
21 1⁄4
22 1⁄4
23 1⁄4
24 1⁄4
25 1⁄4
26 1⁄8
27 1⁄8
28 1⁄8
29 3⁄8
30 1⁄2
31 3⁄4
32 7⁄8
34
35 1⁄4
Centre back skirt length
20 1⁄2
20 1⁄2
20 1⁄2
20 1⁄2
20 1⁄2
20 1⁄2
20 1⁄2
20 1⁄2
20 1⁄2
20 1⁄2
20 1⁄2
20 1⁄2
20 1⁄2
20 1⁄2
Centre back length
38 1⁄4
38 1⁄2
38 3⁄4
39
39 1⁄4
39 1⁄2
39 5⁄8
39 7⁄8
40 1⁄8
40 3⁄8
40 5⁄8
40 7⁄8
41 1⁄8
41 3⁄8
Centre back bodice length
17 3⁄4
18
18 1⁄4
18 1⁄2
18 3⁄4
19
19 1⁄4
19 1⁄2
19 5⁄8
19 7⁄8
20 1⁄8
20 3⁄8
20 5⁄8
20 7⁄8
Hem circumference
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 5⁄8
52
54 3⁄8
56 3⁄4
59
61 3⁄8
Main Fabric Estimate
sizes
4-18
20-30
Width 148 cm (58")
1.75m (1.90 yd)
2.25m (2.50 yd)
Width 112 cm (58")
2.20m (2.40 yd)
2.50m (2.75 yd)
Fuse Estimate
sizes
4-30
Width 90 cm (36 in)
0.25m (0.28yds)
Size Chart
Womens Size Charts
Please use the body measurements size charts below to determine your best size.
All Style Arc patterns are in Australian sizes.
Style Arc patterns are drafted for a B bust cup size and a height of 167cm (5'6").
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
32
51.2
43.8
156.0
139.0
162.0
34
52.4
45.6
164.0
147.0
170.0
36
53.6
47.4
172.0
155.0
178.0
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
32
20 1⁄8
17 1⁄4
61 3⁄8
54 3⁄4
63 3⁄4
34
20 5⁄8
18
64 5⁄8
57 7⁄8
66 7⁄8
36
21 1⁄8
18 5⁄8
67 3⁄4
61
70 1⁄8
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.
PDF Details
PDF Page Counts
PDF Pattern Size
PDF File Page Count
4-16
28
10-22
33
18-30
39
PDF File Inclusions With Purchase
PDF Pattern Size
PDF Files Included with Purchase
Size 4-16
Tiled Size 4-16 Wide Format Size 4-16 A0 Size 4-16 Construction Sheet
Size 10-22
Tiled Size 10-22 Wide Format Size 10-22 A0 Size 10-22 Construction Sheet
Size 18-30
Tiled Size 18-30 Wide Format Size 18-30 A0 Size 18-30 Construction Sheet
Pattern Format Details
Pattern Format
PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-size (Layered Including A0)
Multi-size PDF sewing pattern download, sent to your email address in multi-sheet/tiled format for printing at home on A4 or US letter size paper and single-sheet/wide format for printing at a copy shop. Please note that the wide format files are set up for printing on 36" wide (or wider) paper rolls, and also A0 paper sheets.
Single-size PDF sewing pattern download, sent to your email address in multi-sheet/tiled format for printing at home on A4 or US letter size paper AND A0 format for printing at a copy shop. You get the size you order, PLUS the two closest sizes.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
a**********d (verified owner) – :
I made two versions, the first practically identical to the style arcs own photo. The second I colour blocked the front top in 3 different colours. I also lengthened it by 5”. So easy to make and very comfortable to wear. All materials were textured cotton.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
d**********t (verified owner) – :
Easy pattern to follow. First color blocking attempt. V was a little tricky as indicated but the rest of the make was a breeze. Made of a heavier weight crepe on the bottom half which I cut in one piece. I did top stitch the facing and lower half to avoid flipping due to my choice of fabric. Love the look and design. Will definitely be making more.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
C***e (verified owner) – :
I sewed this up in a bonded stretch black crepe with decent weight to to it. Was amazed at how quickly it came together and the professional finished product. Very flattering. Corporate dress worthy. I have a large bust and made to bust measurements. It looks great, but could have gone down a size. V was tricky, but previous sewing experience helped navigate this.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
c*******t (verified owner) – :
The Mila designer dress pattern, this is my first with this company, and after not sewing for close to 30 yrs a lot has changed by way of material. First off I love the pattern. I can go to my pattern for step by step assurance and I know that if I can’t find my answer I can contact Styl Arc with no problems. Mila dress was as easy as it gets. All though I choose material that wasn’t so easy. Once I worked out the proper needle and thread had the sewing done in less then an hour. The pattern forwarened the trouble spot being the point in front and suggested how to get through it. Being my first garment in many moons I am not satisfied with the crispness of the point, could have been the material I choose. Over all I am satisfied and ready to move on to my next pattern. Thanks Style Arc people, Cher
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
M****y (verified owner) – :
Elegant and easy fitting dress that is suitable for a variety of fabrics. Very slimming. Take your time sewing the front to get the crisp point in the top panel. I combined a bengaline with a stretch woven for a versatile dress.