The Davenport Dress Sewing Pattern - By Friday Pattern Company

Sizes:
XS – 7X

The Davenport Dress is a pullover dress with a slightly loose fit that is brought in at the waist with a drawstring. This pattern was drafted using sample measurements for a height of 5’6″. The straight sizes (XS-XXL) are designed off of a block with a B/C cup size. The plus sizes (1X-7X) are designed off of a block with a C/D cup size. The hem hits above the knee.

Model Fit Notes:
The model in the plaid version is wearing a size small.

The model in the green floral version is wearing a size 4X.

45″ (114 cm) wide fabric: 3.5 – 5.66 yd (3.2 – 5.2 m) // 54″-60″ (137-162 cm) wide fabric: 2.75 – 4.66 yd (2.5 – 4.3 m).

You may need to purchase extra fabric if your fabric has a heavy nap, is directional, striped, or has an obvious repeat.

Notions:

Matching thread
Small safety pin or tube turning tool
1 yard [.9 meters], 3/8"[1cm] wide elastic

The Davenport is designed for woven fabrics. It is suitable for light to mid weight fabrics. Fabrics like cotton lawn or linen will make this a great dress for spring and summer! If you want it to be a bit fancier it can be sewn from a silk or something with a bit of drape.