The Hughes Dress
The Hughes Dress
The Hughes is the perfect everyday dress. It features Viennese seams, gathered sleeves, and a gorgeous scoop neckline. The bodice is lined and the skirt has an a-line sweep. It buttons up the front and has an adjustable lace-up tie in the back. The tie can be cinched in or loosened depending on desired fit. The Hughes Dress is designed to be a timeless style with beautiful construction details that can be treasured for generations.
- 5/8” seam allowance included
- Advanced beginner to intermediate level sewing
- Designed for woven fabrics
Skill Level: Intermediate
Recommended Fabrics:
The Hughes Dress is designed for woven fabrics. You will get a different look depending on the fabric you select. A drapey rayon or silk will give a more elegant dressy look, while a more sturdy fabric like a linen will give you a gorgeous everyday dress. We encourage you to be creative and daring with fabric, any dress weight woven fabric is suitable.
NOTIONS:
- Matching thread
- 1 yard lightweight fusible interfacing
- 11qty ½-1"” buttons (1.3-2.5 cm)
- Ruler
- Small safety pin or turning tool
YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS:
MAIN FABRIC
| Fabric Width | XS-M | L-XXL | 1X-4X | 5X-7X |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45" wide | 3.3 yds | 3.8 yds | 4.3 yds | 4.7 yds |
| 54" - 60" wide | 2.4 yds | 2.8 yds | 3.4 yds | 4 yds |
LINING FABRIC
| Fabric Width | XS-M | L-XXL | 1X-4X | 5X-7X |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45" wide | 1 yd | 1.2 yds | 1.6 yds | 1.7 yds |
| 54" - 60" wide | 1 yd | 1 yd | 1.2 yds | 1.3 yds |
| XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | 1X | 2X | 3X | 4X | 5X | 6X | 7X | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chest | 32"-33" | 34"-35" | 36"-37" | 38"-39" | 40"-43" | 44"-46" | 47"-48" | 49"-50" | 51"-52" | 53"-54" | 55"-56" | 57"-58" | 59"-60" |
| Waist | 24"-25" | 26"-27" | 28"-29" | 30"-32" | 33"-35" | 36"-39" | 40"-41" | 42"-43" | 44"-45" | 46"-47" | 48"-49" | 50"-51" | 52"-53" |
| Hips | 34"-35" | 35"-36" | 37"-38" | 39"-41" | 42"-45" | 46"-49" | 50"-51" | 52"-53" | 54"-55" | 56"-57" | 58"-59" | 60"-61" | 62"-63" |
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