Product Description
Both comfortable and versatile this dress will work for a variety of occasions. A pull-on dress with extended shoulders that has a loose silhouette which can be worn with everything from sneakers to pumps.
The skirt has slight gathers that fall from the high waist and in seam pockets, best of all this is a no fuss dress which can be sewn in an afternoon.
Fabric Suggestion
Washed linen, rayon, crepe, or even a knit.
Bodice Tutorial
For help with the Montana Bodice we have a double bodice tutorial which can be found here Bodice Tutorial Click Here
Pattern Format
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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.* For exact pdf file inclusions with purchase see here
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More Pattern Formats
| Printed Pattern - Multi-Size | |
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| Multi-size hard copy sewing pattern, mailed to your delivery address. | |
| PDF Pattern - Single-Size | |
| 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 single-sheet/wide format for printing at a copy shop. You get the size you order, PLUS the two closest sizes. Please note that the wide format files are set up for printing on 36" wide (or wider) paper rolls, not A0 paper sheets. | |
| Printed Pattern - Single-Size | |
| Single-size hard copy sewing pattern, mailed to your delivery address. |
For more information on digital patterns click here.
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Multi-Size
rachelc (verified owner) – :
Super fun and easy dress to make ! I am a beginner and this was fun to learn a different way of doing a double bodice and inseam pockets.
Instructions for the bodice took some time to figure out but got there in the end and it made sense once I had done it. I did have to youtube videos of doing inseam pockets.
I did this dress in a cotton/linen blend, in the longer length but will be hemming it 🙂
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Multi-Size
e-thompson (verified owner) – :
Lovely dress to sew and lovely to wear. I made one in a light cotton drill fabric my sister gave me (furnishing fabric but light), which looks crisp and neat. The other is a light linen/cotton blend, which has a ‘bouncier’ more crumpled look. The style suited a fuller figure as well.
Next time I’ll make it in a shorter tunic length.
I am a competent sewer, but the construction of the double bodice was new to me and it took me a bit to figure out what was meant to happen. A great technique I will use again, but the instructions are not descriptive enough and would put a beginner or someone less experienced off. There is an option for a single layer bodice though.
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Single-Size
b_castonguay (verified owner) – :
Love it , easy to do , no change on pattern
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Multi-Size
Alison (verified owner) – :
A lovely dress. I used a linen blend and it is so comfy and cool. I lined the bodice and it seemed a bit heavy, but once it’s on, it feels lovely.
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Multi-Size
Veronique (verified owner) – :
A very simple and comfortable cut for a summer dress!!!
I have sewn two dresses now, one in linen and the other in jersey, both look beautiful!!!
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Single-Size
Helen (verified owner) – :
I adore this dress, it looks great and is sooooo comfy. However, I found the instructions for the bodice like Japanese stereo instructions. I used the burrito method instead.
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Single-Size
forjools (verified owner) – :
Just finished the Montana Dress in double gauze & love it. Followed the sizing guide, but rounded down to a 10. Perfect fit. I always feel a sense of achievement completing a Style Arc sew as the instructions are always “brief” at best. Although I must say there was a good tutorial for the double bodice on the website. Without that I probably would’ve been completely lost as I hadn’t done this type of garment before. I think a beginner would be totally out of their depth. Regardless I’m very happy & I’ll feel fabulous & cool this summer.
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Single-Size
Sheils (verified owner) – :
The double bodice makes a big difference to the finish of this dress. Recommend sizing down as it is a very relaxed fit.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
Chrissie Sews (verified owner) – :
I love this dress and made it in the correct size for my measurements (Size 12 UK). On a hot day it is so lovely and loose. I did line it as my material quite a thin embroidered cotton.
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Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Single-Size
pamyjo2001 (verified owner) – :
Love love love this dress but the should instructions drove me mad. I finally figured it out. I would recommend going down a size.
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Multi-Size
Vicky McPherson (verified owner) – :
This is the perfect dress to wear on a warm and balmy summers day…
Im making mine in a lovely, large, French Navy seersucker which Im piping – neck and sleeves – in a liberty bias. I am also extending the sleeves a little as Im more comfortable with that length.
Im sure I’ll make it more than once!
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Single-Size
carolinegilham (verified owner) – :
I purchased the Montana having seen it on a youtube vlog. I have since made 4 versions of the dress and have a 5th cut out. The pattern is simple to construct and with some minor variations will provide a whole new wardrobe of easy-sew, easy-to-wear dresses for the Summer and through to the Autumn and Winter depending on fabric choices. My sister loves the design and has requested a Montana dress for her birthday in October. Next month I plan to make Denim and Needlecord versions to wear as pinafore dresses. A5-star pattern.
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Multi-Size
Anja (verified owner) – :
Love this pattern. Sew the dress and sew two patternhack tops from the bodice.
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Single-Size
Karin (verified owner) – :
My new favorite pattern, I love it! Easy to make:)
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Multi-Size
bev-rommens (verified owner) – :
Really easy sew and looks elegant yet fun. I’ve hardly stopped wearing it since it was finished. I’m planning on making another – again in a soft light jersey. I’m really pleased with it. My daughter wants one too. After the jersey version, I’m going to try a woven fabric one as well. Thanks 🙂
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Single-Size
sharithorley (verified owner) – :
Made this dress doing my normal back alterations and it was perfect. I love the way it hangs, without to much gathering. I don’t normally make sleeveless dresses but the cap came over my shoulders and draped down beautifully, so I was very happy. I have a second fabric to make it with, and looking forward to it.
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Multi-Size
jollywa (verified owner) – :
I found the dress ran big. I measured as a size 18, but I ended up taking the dress in to be a size 16 and it still was big. The bodice hit me at my waist, instead of above it, so I had to shorten the bodice also. Because the bodice had been so large, I cut the skirt out on a Size 14 and ended up cutting it down to a size 12. The dress still looked sloppy big on me, so I added tabs on the side with D-Rings so that I could cinch it in and make it look a bit slimmer. I won’t make it again.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
annegoldstone (verified owner) – :
I made this dress in a lovely cotton & lined the bodice in a fine silk / cotton. I love it, it’s a perfect summer dress. The only alteration I made was to add 3cm to the length. I struggled a bit with the bodice but there is a terrific tutorial on this site which was really helpful. I plan to make more of these.
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Multi-Size
Dianne (verified owner) – :
I love this pattern and the comfortable design. I’ve made two dresses so far. For the first one, I made it as instructed, although trying to figure out how to make the double bodice was a challenge, I managed. For the second dress, I decided to draft facings for both the neck and sleeves. I also sized down the pattern because of the amount of ease in the design. After finishing dress two I decided to alter dress one in order to have it fit better. All in all I love the pattern and my finished products. I’m a decent sewist, but I have to admit your instruction are not very intuitive. They could use a bit more detail.
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Multi-Size
carolinegilham (verified owner) – :
This is a really useful pattern It is easy to wear and very comfortable. I made a size 22 with FBA and sway back adjustment. I omitted the side seam pockets and pattern matched patch pockets instead. I love this pattern and have since made a second one with hack of a 3-tier skirt.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Multi-Size
lynnmagyar (verified owner) – :
I love this dress! After reading another review, I added elastic to the back, giving a little more definition. The proportions and silhouette work well for me. Very happy !
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Multi-Size
AUDREY (verified owner) – :
Fabulous dress. So far have made one for myself in lightweight cotton/viscose. And one for my daughter in linen mix. Cutting another now in linen mix for myself.
Great style. Easy to make and wear…AND IT HAS POCKETS! I didn’t line bodice. Made neck facings and just overlocked and narrow hemmed sleeves. Sizing true …and not too oversized.May try one in a knit…perhaps dart bodice and pull skirt narrower as stretch will allow to pull on just to changd silhouette a little. Will have fun trying. Great to sew up during my shielding self isolation. Thank you.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
Lizzie Anne (verified owner) – :
I haven’t sewed for ages, but this pattern went together so well, and looks good. Have made two. In quite different materials,
After this lockdown might be able to go out and wear it
Love it will make it again
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Multi-Size
llfrost1312 (verified owner) – :
My new favorite pattern! Easy to make!!!!
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
joan.sweet (verified owner) – :
Beautiful design which came together so easily. I made this in a navy and cerise fine stripe cotton, horizontally across the bodice and vertically down the skirt. Delighted with it. So comfortable.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Multi-Size
Citybushtacker (verified owner) – :
I love this dress! So easy to sew and very comfortable. I’ve made two and have had lots of compliments. For my second dress, I used checked linen and I put bias strips on the neck and armholes. I also shortened the bodice as it suited the fabric better.
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Single-Size
sheiladuffyerger1 (verified owner) – :
I made this in a liberty rayon and it’s very comfortable. I wanted a bit more shape in the bodice so I put elastic in the back to pull it in. However if I was living in a hotter climate I’d probably make it ‘as is’ as it would be cooler.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
toby-mitchell-au (verified owner) – :
I made this dress up in a heavy weight linen I bought from Ikea, of all places.
Easy instructions, I lined it with a matching cotton as double linen would have been too bulky.
I would call this a wear it tonight dress, super easy with no hand sewing.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
sueb (verified owner) – :
On trend comfortable dress. I gave it a boat neckline & lengthened the sleeves. The lined top gives it good weight to hang beautifully.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Multi-Size
tupp58 (verified owner) – :
Montana dress. I made a 16 on my bust size but could have made a 14. Have taken it in but love the shape of the extended sleeve. I put a deep hem on it to give it some weight. I made it in a light linen. I do love how the patterns always fit together so well.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
gkgiddings28 (verified owner) – :
This is my ‘go to’ dress pattern at the moment. I have made three to date with more in the pipeline. Each dress has been adjusted slightly, I have lengthened the sleeve, changed neckline, added another tier to the skirt, etc. There are so many possibilities.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
veronica-yarbrough (verified owner) – :
Being plus size it is hard to find patterns that are stylish. I love the styles you have available.
Thank you
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
lindybabb (verified owner) – :
I love this pattern. Soft flowing fabric or linen/cotton with lots of grunt, it is adaptable and easy to add your own flair! I’d like to see a long sleeve hack!
Format Reviewed: PDF Pattern - Multi-Size
Lorelei jayne (verified owner) – :
Love everything about this pattern will. So comfortable and true to sizing.