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YOUR NEW THROW-ON-AND-GO DRESS
Meet Bettine, the easy-to-wear dress sewing pattern that makes getting dressed a breeze. With its blousy bodice, scoop neckline and gently draped grown-on sleeves, Bettine combines everyday comfort with a stylish tulip-shaped skirt. An elasticated waist defines your shape without compromising on comfort, while turn-up sleeve cuffs add a lovely finishing touch.
New to dressmaking? The plain skirt version is a brilliant first sewing project, with no fiddly darts, fastenings or set-in sleeves to tackle. If you're ready for a little more, try the optional pocket skirt and cuff tabs for extra details without a complicated make.
Wear Bettine with sandals for summer picnics, dress it up with a necklace for work or evenings out, or layer it over a long-sleeved top with woolly tights when the weather turns cooler. It's the kind of handmade dress you'll reach for again and again.
PATTERN FEATURES:
Blousy bodice with scoop neckline
Grown-on sleeves with a soft, relaxed fit
Turn-up sleeve cuffs
Elasticated waistline
Tulip-shaped skirt
Choice of plain or pocket skirt
Optional cuff tabs
Beginner-friendly construction with no darts or fastenings
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.
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.
- All sizes - 2m (2¼yd)
- All sizes - 3m (3¼yd)
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This is genuinely one of the best patterns I have ever used. Directions are incredibly clear and well-explained. I’m very happy with the finished product!
Hi Nicole, thanks for sharing your lovely feedback! It’s so great to hear you enjoyed the process of sewing it up, and your dress turned out absolutely beautiful, yay! Enjoy wearing it, and happy sewing! Virginija x
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