The Style Arc Emerson Woven Dress is a relaxed, low-waisted button-through dress with an effortless smock-style silhouette. Featuring a mandarin collar, gathered skirt, and comfortable sleeves, this versatile design creates an elegant yet easy-to-wear garment suitable for both everyday wear and special occasions.

The pattern includes a longline version, with a shortening line marked on the pattern, allowing you to customise the finished length to suit your style.

As part of the Style Arc Archives Collection, the Emerson Dress is intended for more confident dressmakers. Construction sheets are minimal and tutorials may not be available, making this an ideal project for experienced sewists who enjoy working independently and tackling a rewarding challenge.

Perfect for drapey woven fabrics such as silk, rayon, and crepe, the Emerson Dress creates a beautiful fluid silhouette with plenty of movement.

Pattern Features

• Loose-fitting smock-style dress
• Low-waisted design
• Button-through front opening
• Mandarin collar
• Gathered skirt
• Sleeves with elasticated finish
• Longline length with shortening line included
• Multi-sized nested pattern
• Physical printed paper pattern
• Quality white paper (not tissue)
• Seam allowances included

Fabric Suggestions

• Silk
• Rayon
• Crepe
• Other lightweight drapey woven fabrics

Fabric Requirements (148cm / 58" Wide Fabric)

Sizes 4–10: 2.20m (2.4yd)

Sizes 12–22: 2.85m (3.12yd)

Sizes 24–30: 3.00m (3.30yd)

Fusible Interfacing

90cm (36") Wide

All sizes: 0.40m (0.44yd)

Trims Required

Midi Style

• 9 × 13mm (20L) buttons

Tiered Style

• 8 × 13mm (20L) buttons

For All Versions

• 1m of 6mm (¼") elastic

Suitable For

• Relaxed everyday dresses
• Holiday wardrobes
• Elegant drapey fabrics
• Layering through the seasons
• Experienced dressmakers
• Contemporary shirt-style dresses

This pattern is from an Australian company - they DO also sell downloads, so if you are non-UK or prefer to print your own, please purchase direct from the Style Arc website