Carter Dress sewing pattern from Style Arc.
The Carter Dress sewing pattern features a knit bodice with multiple top options—including polo, tank, and tee styles—paired with a mid-calf skirt in knit or woven, optional inseam pockets, and sleeve variations for a versatile, customisable look.
- Knit bodice
- Skirt in optional knit or woven
- Long, short or sleeveless options
- Polo top option
- Tank with low V, scoop or soft boat neck option
- Tee shirt with scoop or crew neck option
- Optional inseam pockets
- Mid-calf length
Note: Style Arc patterns are suited to a more confident maker. The written instructions are not illustrated at each step.
SIZING: UK 4-16 (see size chart)
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS: See image
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS:
For the bodice and optional knit skirt: Ponte, jersey, unbrushed fleece, tee shirt knit. Bodice must be knit, recommend minimum 180gsm weight with at least 30% stretch
For the optional woven skirt - Lightweight linen, cotton poplin or voile, silk, rayon
NOTIONS:
6mm (1/4") wide elastic or clear stay-tape cut to the total length of your bodice waist measurement
Fusing for Polo Top
Optional: 3 x buttons of 10mm (16L) size