Mix and match your way to a wardrobe of beautiful dresses and skirts with the Upton Dress & Skirt plus Mix & Match Expansion Pack!
This curve-friendly pattern comes with cup sizes C-H and includes multiple bodice, skirt, sleeve, and neckline options for hundreds (yes, hundreds!) of possible dresses and skirts—or the one you’ve been dreaming about your whole life. Too often if you have bigger boobs you’re limited in your style options, but with the Upton Mix & Match Expansion Pack you can design your perfect dress, while knowing that you’ll have an amazing bust fit with no gaping or bra flashing.
In silk to linen to cotton, from brunch to cocktails to weddings, this single pattern can do it all!
The "full pattern" option includes the original Upton Dress pieces, which are necessary for this pattern. Already own the Upton? Choose the "expansion pack only" option. See below for more details.
This Cashmerette pattern includes:
- Cup sizes from C to H
- A which will tell you exactly which size to make
- A beautifully illustrated and detailed instruction booklet, to guide you no matter your sewing level
- A full photo sewalong on our blog with tips and techniques that go beyond the instruction booklet
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SEWING LEVEL
Advanced beginner
SIZING
12 to 32, in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H); includes 40-62” bust and 42-62” hip. Find your size in seconds using our .
This pattern is also available in sizes 0-16 (sold separately).
RECOMMENDED FABRIC
Main fabric: Woven fabric such as cotton, linen, double gauze or upholstery fabric. Heavier fabrics will give a more structured look.
Lining: Lightweight woven such as cotton lawn, rayon bemberg or silk crepe de chine.
Optional: interfacing for waistband (if using a lightweight fabric).
NOTIONS
Universal or microtex needle, hand sewing needle, thread, 24”/ 61 cm invisible zip (for dress) or 11”/ 28 cm invisible zip (for skirt), optional hook & eye
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Pattern features
Choose from numerous features that can be mixed and matched in over 350 combinations! Pattern features include:
BODICE
- Darted or princess seamed
- Sleeved or sleeveless
NECKLINE
- Scoop, v-neck, or square front
- High or v-neck back
SLEEVE
- Fitted sleeve (standard and full bicep included) in short, 3/4th, or long
- Flutter sleeve in short or elbow-length
- Cap sleeve
- Tie sleeve
- Sleeveless
SKIRT
- Pleated or gored
- Knee, tea, or maxi length
Additionally, all skirts can be made as standalone skirts with a new contoured waistband.
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Model Details
Michelle (pink floral) is wearing a size 26 C/D graded to a 30 in the waist and hips. Her measurements are high bust 51", full bust 53.5", waist 49.5", hip 60", and she is 5' 6”.
Jenny H. (burgundy & blue floral) is wearing a size 22 G/H graded to a 28 in the waist and 32 in hip. Her measurements are high bust 47", full bust 52", waist 48", and hip 61.5", and she is 5' 6”.
Rachel (floral skirt & gold) is wearing a size 16 G/H. Her measurements are high bust 41", full bust 46", waist 36.5" and hip 49.5". She is 5' 5”.
Ayelet (white) is wearing a size 14 G/H. Her measurements are high bust 39", full bust 43.5", waist 34", hip 46", and she is 5' 4”.
Char (blue polka dot) is wearing a size 24 G/H with a 2” FBA, graded to a 30 at the waist and hips. Her measurements are 49.5” high bust, 56” full bust, 49” waist, and 60.5” hip. She is 5’ 7”.
Jenny R. (chambray) is wearing a size 18 G/H. Her measurements are high bust 43", full bust 48", waist 40", and hip 47". She is 5' 6".
