Webster Top & Dress 12-32 PDF pattern

Lovely easy make

I made both the top and dress for my summer holidays this year and found them to be a brilliant addition to my wardrobe. I used cotton viscose for the dress and cotton lawn type fabric for the top, no problem with fitting either other than my usual narrow back adjustment and grading to a bigger hip size. Very pleased and I’m sure these will serve me well for future holidays and summers

So difficult to use.

I buy a UK size 16 normally but using the size calculator it said a size 10 top, size 18 waist and a 14 hip. Impossible to do. So much paper!

Webster is the pattern I didn’t think I needed

I sewed the dress and will admit didn’t make it for a long time because I didn’t think the lack of waist definition was my style. However, I really loved the cross v back detail and so when I was looking for a nightdress pattern to make in satin, I finally chose the Webster. Well I am converted now! The extra ease makes a comfortable wear in bed but I still feel it has a touch of glamour about it. I graded from 18 at shoulders to 20 bust and 22 hips then did a 2” fba on top of the G/H cup based on the excellent Cashmerette sizing calculator. This is bang on fit wise! I find Cashmerette pattern drafting is very high quality and this pattern was no exception. I am planning more dress versions for nightdresses and slips and also some top versions as outer garments now too. I may try using a bias strip to finish neckline next time, but only because it is my personal preference where possible.