You will love this gorgeous button through sun dress. The bodice is beautifully fitted. The shaped bust seams and the shirred back allows this dress to fit perfectly and be comfortable to wear. The skirt has gathers falling from the waist and and two large patch pockets. Not after a dress? You can make this one as a midriff top too!
Fabric Suggestion
linen, cotton, crepe
Trims
Buttons: 12 x 17 mm / 26L
Elastic: 6 mm / 1/4" wide. See elastic cut measurement chart for length
Reviews (13)
13 reviews for Ariana Woven Dress
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
s****a(verified owner) – :
My daughter loves this dress. It did need a toile of the top bit to get the fit right.
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
s***************1(verified owner) – :
Wonderful dress ! I made it for my daughter and she loves it.
3 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
t***************e(verified owner) – :
It was incredibly annoying that all the sizes must be printed together as there are no layers to the PDF. It made cutting out the front panels especially difficult and in some areas I just had to guess where to cut.
Be sure to refer to the finished garment measurements when choosing a size as the bust measurement in the size chart is EXACTLY THE SAME as the finished garment measurement (and that is with the shirred panel fully stretched). It’s weird because the waist will have 5cm of positive ease with the shirred panel fully stretched. So I can only surmise that the pattern is drafted for someone quite rectangular in shape ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Like almost everyone else who’s made and reviewed this, I had to add to the bust and remove from the waist to get a good fit.
3 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
H**a(verified owner) – :
I can’t review the garment itself because I will not be making it. I was prepared for vague/brief instructions but the multi size pdf is unusable for me for several reasons: 1) there are no layers so it is impossible to isolate your size, 2) all sizes use solid lines and must be printed in color to be able to tell them apart, 3) both the cut line and stitch lines are represented so it’s REALLY impossible to disentangle the sizes, and 4) the cherry on top: there is a rats nest of squiggly/wavy lines across the tops of the skirt pieces (which I think are intended to represent gathers – totally unnecessary and unhelpful). I do not own a color printer and even if I did it would be hard to cut this pattern properly with so many different unnecessary markings. The whole point of print at home patterns is convenience. This is the least convenient pattern I have ever tried to work with (and I sew a LOT). Really frustrating experience.
4 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
J*****a(verified owner) – :
I very much enjoyed sewing the Ariana. I had to make some adjustments to the bodice to get the fit right but it wasn’t to bad. First time shirring and I’m in love:).
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
K*****n(verified owner) – :
This dress turned out beautifully for me! I did have trouble attaching the bodice to the skirt because of the way the shirring was sewn into the bodice. Next time I will make adjustments to the way I attach the bodice pieces together. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCy2VwQlkFX/?igshid=1lbx7nqzu7779
4 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
k*********t(verified owner) – :
The perfect summer dress!! I think the sizing is a bit off as I used my bust measurement and I had to take it all in in a few places. Other than that this is a gorgeous pattern for the ultimate summer dress! Will be making more for sure!
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
S*******e(verified owner) – :
The instructions leave something to be desired, but I found some tutorials online that helped with the shirring and a better method for sewing the bodice together and attaching the skirt. That’s pretty typical to SA, and you should know that going into any of their patterns.
The size fits true to the bust. I did have to add an inch to the bodice pieces and some length to the straps to accommodate my long torso, but it fits perfectly with my changes. I changed the space between the buttons on the bodice so that there were 4 instead of 5, and then spaced the buttons on the skirt to match the top. I top stitched everything for a more professional look. I also left out the pockets so that it didn’t break up the pattern on the skirt. If I were to do this in a solid colour, I would have included the pockets.
I made this dress in cotton poplin, which has an adorable print but may have been a little stiff. Next time I make this dress it will be in a fabric with more drape.
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
S***********e(verified owner) – :
Overall this is a great pattern and relatively easy to follow. Made mine with organic cotton fabric and added pleats at the waist rather than the gathers. Fits really well and is comfortable to wear. Very happy as I received a few complements when I wore it to brunch.
4 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
l**********l(verified owner) – :
Love this dress pattern. Quick to make, cute and bra strap coverage! Instructions for the back panel took a couple of read throughs – just changed the construction order slightly when I made it a second time.
4 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
s*******3(verified owner) – :
Awesome design but instructions are a little vague. I’m sure I’ll make it again but change the way it’s constructed.
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
a**(verified owner) – :
My ideal summer dress pattern! I’ve made one so far and plan to make a few more. A+ on this one, Style Arc!
4 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
s**********y(verified owner) – :
I absolutely love this dress. I made my first Ariana in cotton/linen blend.
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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
77.0
82.0
87.0
92.0
97.0
102.0
107.0
112.0
118.0
124.0
130.0
136.0
142.0
148.0
Waist
65.0
70.0
75.0
80.0
85.0
90.0
95.0
100.0
106.0
112.0
118.0
124.0
130.0
136.0
Hip
120.0
125.0
130.0
135.0
140.0
145.0
150.0
155.0
161.0
167.0
173.0
179.0
185.0
191.0
Skirt Length
72.0
72.0
72.0
72.0
72.0
72.0
72.0
72.0
72.0
72.0
72.0
72.0
72.0
72.0
Strap Length
34.4
35.6
36.8
38.0
39.2
40.4
41.6
42.8
44.0
45.2
46.4
47.6
48.8
50.0
Finished Pattern Measurements (inches)
sizes
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
Bust
30 3⁄8
32 1⁄4
34 1⁄4
36 1⁄4
38 1⁄4
40 1⁄8
42 1⁄8
44 1⁄8
46 1⁄2
48 7⁄8
51 1⁄8
53 1⁄2
55 7⁄8
58 1⁄4
Waist
25 5⁄8
27 1⁄2
29 1⁄2
31 1⁄2
33 1⁄2
35 3⁄8
37 3⁄8
39 3⁄8
41 3⁄4
44 1⁄8
46 1⁄2
48 7⁄8
51 1⁄8
53 1⁄2
Hip
47 1⁄4
49 1⁄4
51 1⁄8
53 1⁄8
55 1⁄8
57 1⁄8
59
61
63 3⁄8
65 3⁄4
68 1⁄8
70 1⁄2
72 7⁄8
75 1⁄4
Skirt Length
28 3⁄8
28 3⁄8
28 3⁄8
28 3⁄8
28 3⁄8
28 3⁄8
28 3⁄8
28 3⁄8
28 3⁄8
28 3⁄8
28 3⁄8
28 3⁄8
28 3⁄8
28 3⁄8
Strap Length
13 1⁄2
14
14 1⁄2
15
15 3⁄8
15 7⁄8
16 3⁄8
16 7⁄8
17 3⁄8
17 3⁄4
18 1⁄4
18 3⁄4
19 1⁄4
19 5⁄8
Fabric Estimate
sizes
4-18
20-30
Width 148 cm (58")
1.75 m (1.9 yd)
2.25 m (2.5 yd)
Elastic - 6 mm / 1⁄4" wide. Cut measurement for across back
Note: 2 cm / 3⁄4" allowed for seams
sizes
measurement
4
12.4 cm / 4 7⁄8"
6
13.6 cm / 5 3⁄8"
8
14.8 cm / 5 7⁄8"
10
16.0 cm / 6 1⁄4"
12
17.2 cm / 6 3⁄4"
14
18.4 cm / 7 1⁄4"
16
19.6 cm / 7 3⁄4"
18
20.8 cm / 8 1⁄4"
20
22.0 cm / 8 5⁄8"
22
23.5 cm / 9 1⁄4"
24
25.0 cm / 9 7⁄8"
26
26.5 cm / 10 3⁄8"
28
28.0 cm / 11"
30
29.5 cm / 11 5⁄8"
Size Chart
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.
Pattern Format Details
Pattern Format
Printed Pattern - Single-Size
Single-size hard copy sewing pattern, mailed to your delivery address.
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.
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 more information on digital patterns click here.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
s****a (verified owner) – :
My daughter loves this dress. It did need a toile of the top bit to get the fit right.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
s***************1 (verified owner) – :
Wonderful dress ! I made it for my daughter and she loves it.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
t***************e (verified owner) – :
It was incredibly annoying that all the sizes must be printed together as there are no layers to the PDF. It made cutting out the front panels especially difficult and in some areas I just had to guess where to cut.
Be sure to refer to the finished garment measurements when choosing a size as the bust measurement in the size chart is EXACTLY THE SAME as the finished garment measurement (and that is with the shirred panel fully stretched). It’s weird because the waist will have 5cm of positive ease with the shirred panel fully stretched. So I can only surmise that the pattern is drafted for someone quite rectangular in shape ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Like almost everyone else who’s made and reviewed this, I had to add to the bust and remove from the waist to get a good fit.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
H**a (verified owner) – :
I can’t review the garment itself because I will not be making it. I was prepared for vague/brief instructions but the multi size pdf is unusable for me for several reasons: 1) there are no layers so it is impossible to isolate your size, 2) all sizes use solid lines and must be printed in color to be able to tell them apart, 3) both the cut line and stitch lines are represented so it’s REALLY impossible to disentangle the sizes, and 4) the cherry on top: there is a rats nest of squiggly/wavy lines across the tops of the skirt pieces (which I think are intended to represent gathers – totally unnecessary and unhelpful). I do not own a color printer and even if I did it would be hard to cut this pattern properly with so many different unnecessary markings. The whole point of print at home patterns is convenience. This is the least convenient pattern I have ever tried to work with (and I sew a LOT). Really frustrating experience.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
J*****a (verified owner) – :
I very much enjoyed sewing the Ariana. I had to make some adjustments to the bodice to get the fit right but it wasn’t to bad. First time shirring and I’m in love:).
https://www.instagram.com/p/CKK6or2F43p/?igshid=lhqrj9euv8jj
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
K*****n (verified owner) – :
This dress turned out beautifully for me! I did have trouble attaching the bodice to the skirt because of the way the shirring was sewn into the bodice. Next time I will make adjustments to the way I attach the bodice pieces together. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCy2VwQlkFX/?igshid=1lbx7nqzu7779
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
k*********t (verified owner) – :
The perfect summer dress!! I think the sizing is a bit off as I used my bust measurement and I had to take it all in in a few places. Other than that this is a gorgeous pattern for the ultimate summer dress! Will be making more for sure!
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
S*******e (verified owner) – :
The instructions leave something to be desired, but I found some tutorials online that helped with the shirring and a better method for sewing the bodice together and attaching the skirt. That’s pretty typical to SA, and you should know that going into any of their patterns.
The size fits true to the bust. I did have to add an inch to the bodice pieces and some length to the straps to accommodate my long torso, but it fits perfectly with my changes. I changed the space between the buttons on the bodice so that there were 4 instead of 5, and then spaced the buttons on the skirt to match the top. I top stitched everything for a more professional look. I also left out the pockets so that it didn’t break up the pattern on the skirt. If I were to do this in a solid colour, I would have included the pockets.
I made this dress in cotton poplin, which has an adorable print but may have been a little stiff. Next time I make this dress it will be in a fabric with more drape.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
S***********e (verified owner) – :
Overall this is a great pattern and relatively easy to follow. Made mine with organic cotton fabric and added pleats at the waist rather than the gathers. Fits really well and is comfortable to wear. Very happy as I received a few complements when I wore it to brunch.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
l**********l (verified owner) – :
Love this dress pattern. Quick to make, cute and bra strap coverage! Instructions for the back panel took a couple of read throughs – just changed the construction order slightly when I made it a second time.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
s*******3 (verified owner) – :
Awesome design but instructions are a little vague. I’m sure I’ll make it again but change the way it’s constructed.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
a** (verified owner) – :
My ideal summer dress pattern! I’ve made one so far and plan to make a few more. A+ on this one, Style Arc!
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
s**********y (verified owner) – :
I absolutely love this dress. I made my first Ariana in cotton/linen blend.