Bettine Dress
Bettine is an easy-peasy throw-it-over-your-head dress. It has a blousy bodice with scoop neckline, grown-on sleeves which hang softly around the underarm, turn-up cuffs, elasticated waistline to cinch you in and tulip skirt.
The plain skirt version is a perfect project for beginners, as it's simple to sew, with no fiddly darts, fastenings or set-in sleeves - yay! More experienced? Try the pocket skirt version and optional cuff tabs for a speedy, satisfying project.
Comfortable and gorgeous, this is a dress you’ll want to wear every day. Throw it on with sandals for Summer picnics; dress it up with a necklace for the office or evenings out, or layer it over long sleeves and woolly tights in the colder months.
The Bettine Dress is a PDF pattern only. This pattern is not available as a printed pattern.
SKILL LEVEL - Beginners
PATTERN SUPPORT - Need extra Bettine sewing help? See our FREE tutorials!
MODEL SIZES - Harriet (indigo denim dress) wears a size 6 (UK 16) graded to a 5 at the hips (UK 14) Emily (black dotty dress) wears size 7 (UK 18) at the bust graded to size 6 (UK 16) at the hips and Kamay (red and light denim dress) wears size 2 (UK 8)
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Size range: UK 6-20 / US 2-16 / EUR 34-48 / AUS 6-20
| SIZE | BUST | WAIST | HIP |
| 1 UK 6 / US 2 / EUR 34 / AUS 6 | 76cm (30in) | 61cm (24in) | 84cm (33in) |
| 2 UK 8 / US 4 / EUR 36 / AUS 8 | 81cm (32in) | 66cm (26in) | 89cm (35in) |
| 3 UK 10 / US 6 / EUR 38 / AUS 10 | 86.5cm (34in) | 71cm (28in) | 94cm (37in) |
| 4 UK 12 / US 8 / EUR 40 / AUS 12 | 91.5cm (36in) | 76cm (30in) | 99cm (39in) |
| 5 UK 14 / US 10 / EUR 42 / AUS 14 | 96.5cm (38in) | 81cm (32in) | 104cm (41in) |
| 6 UK 16 / US 12 / EUR 44 / AUS 16 | 101.5cm (40in) | 86.5cm (34in) | 109cm (43in) |
| 7 UK 18 / US 14 / EUR 46 / AUS 18 | 106.5cm (42in) | 91.5cm (36in) | 114cm (45in) |
| 8 UK 20 / US 16 / EUR 48 / AUS 20 | 112cm (44in) | 96.5cm (38in) | 119.5cm (47in) |
Check the sewing pattern size range before buying.
Supplies
- Fabric (see below)
- Matching thread
- Your waist measurement in 9-12mm (.in) wide elastic
- 0.3m (1/2 yd) iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)
- Optional: 2 x 1.5-2cm (5/8 – 3/4 in) buttons for cuff tabs
- Medium-large safety pin
- Sewing machine and basic tools
Fabric Suggestions
Light- to medium-weight drapey fabrics, such as viscose (rayon), cotton voile, lawn or chambray. If you’re a confident stitcher, try a delicate crêpe or georgette.
Fabric Requirements
150CM (60IN) WIDE
- all sizes – 2m (2 1/4yd)
115CM (45IN) WIDE
- all sizes – 3m (3 1/4yd)
PDF Pattern Only
You will receive an email immediately after purchase with a link to download your files. Need help getting started? Learn how to use digital sewing patterns. This digital version includes:
- Single-layer PDF files – All sizes are included on one sheet (sizes cannot be hidden).
- Not suitable for projector sewing – This pattern does not include projector files. See our projector-friendly patterns.
- Multiple print options – Print at home on A4 or US Letter paper (using a laptop or desktop computer), or use the A0 copyshop files for professional printing.
- Correct scaling – You’ll need Adobe Reader (free to download) to print at the correct scale.