The Austin Dress is a versatile sleeveless design fitted at the shoulders with a relaxed fit through the body. The semi-fitted bodice features armhole darts and a distinctive keyhole opening while button band closures at the side seams and topstitching add functional detail.

Techniques involved include sewing straight seams, creating armhole darts, making buttonholes, applying patch pockets, topstitching, and professional finishing techniques.

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner - Perfect for sewers ready to master darts and buttonhole techniques.

Sizes
0 - 18 (B-Cup)

OR

14 - 32 (D-Cup)

Recommended fabric
Light to medium weight woven fabrics such as cotton poplin, chambray, denim, linen, linen blends, rayon, and rayon blends. Extra fabric may be needed to match plaids, stripes, and directional prints.

Yardage requirements
See images for yardage details

Light to medium weight woven fusible interfacing

Notions

• Thread
• (16) 11/16" – ¾" (18mm-19mm) buttons
• (1) 3/8" button
• 1 ½" (3.8mm) length of elastic cord