The Hughes Dress is a perfect everyday wear dress with some beautiful details that give this piece a timeless and elegant style. The Hughes features Viennese seams, gathered sleeves, and a flattering scoop neckline with a lined bodice. The fit is relaxed with a tea length hem and an adjustable lace-up tie at the back that can be loosened to give the dress some added ease.
For sizing, material list, and finished measurements, please refer to the images.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS-7X included; Bust: 32" - 60", Waist: 24" - 63"
Recommended Fabrics: See some of our favourite suggestions here. Woven fabrics such as rayon, silk, linen, double gauze cotton, shirting, rayon challis, lightweight canvas.
Needed Notions: Shop the Hughes Dress notion requirements.
Fabric Requirements:
Main Fabric:
XS-M, 45" wide = 3.5 yards
L-XXL, 45" wide = 3.75 yards
1XL-4XL, 45" wide = 4.25 yards
5XL-7XL, 45" wide = 5 yards
XS-M, 54"-60" wide = 2.5 yards
L-XXL, 54"-60" wide = 3 yards
1XL-4XL, 54"-60" wide = 3.5 yards
5XL-7XL, 54"-60" wide = 4 yards
Lining Fabric:
XS-M, 45" wide = 1 yard
L-XXL, 45" wide = 1.5 yards
1XL-4XL, 45" wide = 2 yards
5XL-7XL, 45" wide = 2 yards
XS-XXL, 54"-60" wide = 1 yard
1XL-4XL, 54"-60" wide = 1.5 yards
5XL - 7XL, 54"-60" wide = 1.5 yards
Lightweight fusible interfacing:
All sizes = 1 yard
