Soak up the sun in the Holyoke Maxi Dress & Skirt, a sewing pattern designed for bigger boobs—with no bra flashing, guaranteed! View A of the Holyoke is a sophisticated maxi dress with cup sizes C–H, wide, bra-friendly straps and an angled neckline. The faux button placket, princess seams and cup sizing mean you’ll be comfortable all summer long, with no gaping or pulling at the bust.
And there’s more! View B is a breezy, full-length skirt for a totally different look.
For extra comfort, both views have an elasticated back waist, and for all-round usability, there are pockets too! Whether made up in a floaty rayon challis or sumptuous linen, the Holyoke will keep you looking cool and feeling relaxed throughout the warmer weather.
This Cashmerette pattern includes:
- Cup sizes from C to H
- A which will tell you exactly which size to make
- A beautifully illustrated and detailed instruction booklet, to guide you no matter your sewing level
- A full photo sewalong on our blog with tips and techniques that go beyond the instruction booklet
Want to see how this pattern will look on you? Sketch your plans on a body outline croquis that's custom made to your measurements with MyBodyModel.
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SEWING LEVEL
Advanced beginner
SIZING
0 to 16, in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H); includes 33-46” bust and 35-46” hip. Find your size in seconds using our .
This pattern is also available in sizes 12-32 (sold separately).
RECOMMENDED FABRIC
Light- to mid-weight woven fabric such as cotton lawn, linen, or rayon. Use drapey fabrics for a flowy look or firmer fabrics for a more structured result.
Light weight fusible interfacing.
NOTIONS
Universal needle, thread, 3/8” – ½” (10 – 12 mm) buttons (11 for View A, 8 for View B), 18” (0.5 m) of ¾” (2 cm) wide knit elastic.
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PDF pattern information
New to PDF sewing patterns?
The PDF comes in three files (one for each bust size), so you only need to print your size. You'll receive files to print at home or at a copy shop. Files are delivered as a .zip file which can be downloaded on a computer, but not on a mobile device. For more on PDFs, see the .
Instructions: 23 pages (6 MB)
Pattern pieces (for each cup size): 46 pages (0.5 MB each)
Copy shop (A0 or US 36" x 48" size): 3 pages (0.5 MB each)
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Model details
Brittany is wearing a Holyoke Maxi Dress in a size 6 E/F. Her measurements are 34" high bust, 37" full bust, 28.5" waist, and 40" hip, and she is 5' 6".
Mal is wearing a Holyoke Skirt in a size 8. Her measurements are 30" waist and 39" hip, and she is 5' 5".
