Cashmerette Holyoke Maxi Dress and Skirt

Buy the Holyoke Maxi Dress and Skirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette. Soak up the sun in the Holyoke Maxi Dress and Skirt, a sewing pattern designed for bigger boobs - no bra flashing guaranteed!

View A is a sophisticated maxi dress featuring wide, bra-friendly straps and an angled neckline. The faux button placket, princess seams, and C-H cup sizing mean you’ll be comfortable all summer long, with no gaping or pulling at the bust. View B is a breezy full-length skirt for a totally different look. Both views have an elasticated back waist and practical pockets. Whether made up in a floaty rayon challis or sumptuous linen, the Holyoke will keep you looking cool and feeling relaxed throughout the warmer weather.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Light- to mid-weight woven fabric such as cotton lawn, linen, or rayon. Use drapey fabrics for a flowy look or firmer fabrics for a more structured result.

Fabric requirements: 

45" (115 cm) wide fabric: View A, 4 7/8 - 6 yd (4.5 - 5.5 m) // View B, 4 1/8 - 5 3/8 yd (3.7 - 5 m).

60" (150 cm) wide fabric: View A, 3 3/4 - 4 1/2 yd (3.4 - 4.1 m) // View B, 3 1/2 - 4 1/8 yd (3.1 - 3.7 m).

Sizing: US 12 – 32 (approx. UK 14 – 34, based on our standardised size chart) in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Click here for helpful information from the designer about choosing your bust cup size.

Notions: Lightweight fusible interfacing; 3/8"-1/2" (10-12 mm) buttons, 11 for View A or 8 for View B; 25" (0.7 m) of 3/4" (2 cm) wide knit elastic.

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