Friday Pattern CompanyThe Davenport Dress is the perfect throw-on and go ruffle dress pattern. Whether you're shopping at your local farmers market or hanging out around the house, this ruffley dress will have you feeling cute and comfortable. It features full sleeves with an elastic ruffle hem as well as a shoulder flutter detail. The hem hits above the knees. The front neckline is gathered in with elastic, and the waist features a drawstring so this dress can be pulled on and off without any closures. Most importantly, the Davenport features roomy pockets that are perfect for stowing away all of your treasures. This pattern is suitable for all skill levels and we will take you step-by-step through the sewing process.
Davenport Dress - PDF Pattern
$16.00
The Davenport Dress is the perfect throw-on and go ruffle dress pattern.
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Details
Purchase includes sizes XS/0 – 7X/32 (32”/81cm -60”/152cm chest).
This pattern was drafted using sample measurements for a height of 5’6”. Sizes XS-XXL are designed off of a block with a B/C cup size. Sizes 1X-7X are designed off of a block with a C/D cup size.
Hem hits above the knee.
PDF pattern includes: instructions, A0 copy shop file, and print at home pattern size for A4 and letter.
Designed for woven fabrics.
5% of proceeds go to charity. This pattern benefits the Innocence Project.
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Fabric
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.
Notions
Matching thread
Small safety pin or tube turning tool
1 yard [.9 meters], 3/8″[1cm] wide elastic
Yardage Requirements
You may need to purchase extra yardage if your fabric has a heavy nap, is directional, striped, or has an obvious repeat.
yard
| XS-M | L-XXL | 1X-4X | 5X-7X | |
| 45″ wide fabric | 3.5yd | 4.3yd | 4.9yd | 5.7yd |
| 54-60″ wide fabric | 2.8yd | 3.3yd | 4yd | 4.7yd |
meters
| XS-M | L-XXL | 1X-4X | 5X-7X | |
| 45″ wide fabric | 3.2m | 3.9m | 4.5m | 5.2m |
| 54-60″ wide fabric | 2.5m | 3m | 3.7m | 4.3m |
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.
Davenport Dress Size Chart
inches
cm
| xs | s | m | l | xl | xxl | 1x | 2x | 3x | 4x | 5x | 6x | 7x | |
| Bust | 32″ – 33″ | 34″ – 35″ | 36″ – 37″ | 38″ – 39″ | 40″ – 42″ | 43″ – 45″ | 46″ – 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″ |
Finished Garment Measurements
The Davenport Dress is drafted using sample measurements for a bra size of B/C and a height of 5’6″ [168cm].
inches
| xs | s | m | l | xl | xxl | 1x | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
| chest | 41.5″ | 43.5″ | 45.5″ | 47.5″ | 50″ | 53″ | 56.5″ | 58.5″ | 60.5″ | 62.5″ | 64.5″ | 66.5″ | 68.5″ |
| waist | 41.5″ | 43.5″ | 45.5″ | 47.5″ | 50″ | 53″ | 56.5″ | 58.5″ | 60.5″ | 62.5″ | 64.5″ | 66.5″ | 68.5″ |
| hip | 46″ | 48″ | 50″ | 52″ | 55.5″ | 60″ | 63″ | 65″ | 67″ | 69″ | 71″ | 73″ | 75″ |
| skirt length | 25.3″ | 25.4″ | 25.5″ | 25.6″ | 25.7″ | 25.9″ | 26.5″ | 26.6″ | 26.7″ | 26.8″ | 27″ | 27.1″ | 27.2″ |
| sleeve inseam | 18.8″ | 18.8″ | 18.8″ | 18.8″ | 18.8″ | 18.8″ | 18.9″ | 18.9″ | 18.9″ | 18.9″ | 18.9″ | 18.9″ | 18.9″ |
| bicep | 16.6″ | 17.3″ | 18″ | 18.8″ | 19.6″ | 20.7″ | 23.2″ | 23.9″ | 24.6″ | 25.3″ | 25″ | 25.7″ | 26.4″ |
cm
| xs | s | m | l | xl | xxl | 1x | 2x | 3x | 4x | 5x | 6x | 7x | |
| Bust | 81.3cm – 83.8cm | 86.4cm – 88.9cm | 91.4cm – 94cm | 96.5cm – 99.1cm | 102cm – 107cm | 109cm – 114cm | 117cm – 122cm | 124cm – 127cm | 130cm – 132cm | 135cm – 137cm | 140cm – 142cm | 145cm – 147cm | 150cm – 152cm |
| Waist | 61cm – 63.5cm | 66cm – 68.6cm | 71.1cm – 73.7cm | 76.2cm – 81.3cm | 83.8cm – 88.9cm | 91.4cm – 99.1cm | 102cm – 104cm | 107cm – 109cm | 112cm – 114cm | 117cm – 119cm | 122cm – 124cm | 127cm – 130cm | 132cm – 135cm |
| Hips | 86.4cm – 88.9cm | 88.9cm – 91.4cm | 94cm – 96.5cm | 99.1cm – 104cm | 107cm – 114cm | 117cm – 124cm | 127cm – 130cm | 132cm – 135cm | 137cm – 140cm | 142cm – 145cm | 147cm – 150cm | 152cm – 155cm | 157cm – 160cm |
Finished Garment Measurements
The Davenport Dress is drafted using sample measurements for a bra size of B/C and a height of 5’6″ [168cm].
inches
cm
| xs | s | m | l | xl | xxl | 1x | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
| chest | 105cm | 110cm | 116cm | 121cm | 127cm | 135cm | 144cm | 149cm | 154cm | 159cm | 164cm | 169cm | 174cm |
| waist | 105cm | 110cm | 116cm | 121cm | 127cm | 135cm | 144cm | 149cm | 154cm | 159cm | 164cm | 169cm | 174cm |
| hip | 117cm | 122cm | 127cm | 132cm | 141cm | 152cm | 160cm | 165cm | 170cm | 175cm | 180cm | 185cm | 191cm |
| skirt length | 64.3cm | 64.5cm | 64.8cm | 65cm | 65.3cm | 65.8cm | 67.3cm | 67.6cm | 67.8cm | 68.1cm | 68.6cm | 68.8cm | 69.1cm |
| sleeve inseam | 47.8cm | 47.8cm | 47.8cm | 47.8cm | 47.8cm | 47.8cm | 48cm | 48cm | 48cm | 48cm | 48cm | 48cm | 48cm |
| bicep | 42.2cm | 43.9cm | 45.7cm | 47.8cm | 49.8cm | 52.6cm | 58.9cm | 60.7cm | 62.5cm |
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