Carter Dress

The Carter Dress sewing pattern is the ultimate mix-and-match design, giving you multiple looks from one versatile pattern. The comfortable knit bodice can be sewn as a polo, tank or tee, with a choice of necklines including crew, scoop, soft boat and low V-neck options. Pair it with a mid-calf skirt in either knit or woven fabric to create a dress that perfectly suits your style and season.

With long sleeve, short sleeve and sleeveless variations, plus optional inseam pockets and shorten/lengthen lines, the Carter Dress offers endless wardrobe possibilities. Ideal for creating casual everyday dresses or elevated handmade essentials, this dress sewing pattern combines comfort, versatility and modern style in one easy-to-wear design.

Product type
Printed

Size
4 -16 and 10 - 22

Skill level
Intermediate

Fabric
For the bodice and optional knit skirt, ponte, jersey, unbrushed fleece, T-shirt knit. Bodice must be knit recommend minimum 180 gsm weight with at least 30% stretch. 

For optional woven skirt choose a lightweight linen, cotton, poplin or voile, silk nor rayon. 

Fabric requirements
1.50 m wide fashion fabric
for top sleeveless version -  0.7 m

for top short sleeve version
4 - 16 = 0.9 m
18 - 22 = 1.6 m

for long sleeve option
4 - 16 = 1.2 m 
18 - 22 = 1.75 m

for skirt - 1.9 m

Other materials
Interfacing
3 x 10 mm buttons (optional)
6 mm elastic

Additional information
All Style Arc patterns are in Australian sizes and patterns are drafted for a B bust cup size and a height of 167cm (5'6").