Description

Number of pattern pages: 57 for all cup sizes or up to 36 for each cup size (be sure to print only the cup size you need per the instructions)

Number of instruction pages: 22

Size Chart

Determine your cup size. You can use the cup size you typically wear.
After determining the cup size, compare your bust circumference (fullest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Using the corresponding row for your cup, choose the size that best fits your bust. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
Compare your waist circumference (narrowest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that best fits your waist. If you are between sizes, choose the bigger size.
Compare your hip circumference (fullest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that best fits your hip. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
It’s OK to use different sizes for the bust, waist and hip. See “Blend Sizes” in the instructions for details.
If you are taller or shorter than 5’6” (168 cm), you should consider lengthening or shortening the bodice and/or the skirt (see “Lengthen/Shorten” in the instructions).

I highly recommend that you check your fit by making a test garment with inexpensive fabric that has similar weight as your final garment fabric.

Primary Fabric Light-weight woven fabric with or without stretch, such as shirting, cotton, linen, lightweight denim, rayon twill and crepe

Interfacing Lightweight fusible woven or weft insertion interfacing

Eight (8) 5/8" (1.5 cm) buttons for the shirt option
Twelve (12) 5/8" (1.5 cm) buttons for the dress option
For sleeveless option only: 1 1/2 yard (1.4 m) of 1 1/2" (3.8 cm)-wide bias strip (purchased 1/2" (1.25 cm)-wide single-fold bias tape is an acceptable alternative)

Most natural fibers shrink in the wash; be sure to have enough fabric. The requirements below assume that the fabric is already pre-shrunk.

Rated 5 out of 5
annick_campenaerts (verified owner) – January 27, 2018
The Chai dress is so elegant! I definitely have to make the shirt option. The good instructions make the difficult parts of the pattern really clear. A must have …
Rated 5 out of 5
dalaimarmot (verified owner) – October 8, 2017
Oh my, what a great result! As a 4 months in sewist, I was able to make this with no problem. I used a stretch poplin and made the dress with sleeves. The cup option saved my life! This was the first time I sewed something and didn’t need to make fit adjustments. As a short torso-ed D cup with narrow shoulders, such was my lot in life. No more! The only thing that would make this better would be a long sleeve option for chillier months. I can’t wait to make the shirt next.
Rated 5 out of 5
Leanne Miller (verified owner) – August 7, 2017
I was impressed with the fit of the garment. Not having made a garment with cup sizes included in pattern pieces before this made the fit a pleasure to sew. Instructions included made it relatively easy to sew, having a different method of sewing on the collar made it easier to understand, the finished detail was definately worth the effort. Options included make this a versatile pattern, choosing the right fabric you can wear this garment from a more formal occasion to casual wear.