A classic shape with a modern impact. This pattern has been drafted with interesting design lines to achieve a beautiful fit and flair shape. Carnegie is a dress for those who like a fitted silhouette. The neat "V" neck adds to this flattering shape.
The perfect little black dress suitable for that desk to dinner date or that special occasion.
Fabric Suggestion
Silk, crepe, rayon or a fabric with a slight natural stretch.
Trims
Invisible zip 55 cm / 22" and 1 x Hook and eye
Reviews (2)
2 reviews for Carnegie Woven Dress
4 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
k*******1(verified owner) – :
I really love this dress. I made it for my daughter & it’s very flattering. However, as a fairly inexperienced sewer, I would’ve appreciated more comprehensive instructions. In particular, I really struggled with the all in one facing. (Finally got there, but it took quite a long time). Anyway, undaunted, I’m about to make another one. I’ll attempt a lining this time.
3 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
J************t(verified owner) – :
This was a lot of firsts for me, in addition to being the first dress I’d made in about 15 years. It was the first time I’d bought a pattern that wasn’t from one of the major pattern companies, the first time I’d bought a pdf pattern and printed it myself, and the first time I’d made up a garment that had other than 5/8″ or 1.5 cm seam allowance.
I contacted StyleArc about back-waist length but didn’t really get an answer. However, it seems the patterns are drafted for the same wearer height as the major companies so I figured I’d need to make the same adjustments. However, when there is no provision for above-waist adjustments, Vogue, for example, says so. I had to guess where would be the best place to shorten the dress as I’m short and one of the reasons I prefer to sew my own clothing is because otherwise the waist shaping hits me on the hips and the result looks terrible.
I really disliked the narrow seam allowances. They don’t give enough room for staystitching, on the curves or grading around the facing seams. Neither of which were mentioned in the instructions but, in my opinion, are necessary steps.
Neither were there any instructions on how to handle the intersection of the seams at the bottom of the side inserts. In fact, the instructions were very poor and would not have received a good grade if I were still teaching.
As for fit, I don’t usually have issues other than length. So I was surprised to find that the back neckline gaped really badly, so badly I would not wear it in public as it was. I mean the space between my neck and the dress was over an inch. I ended up removing the zipper and redoing the seam without the zipper as I didn’t need it to put on or remove the dress. I was also surprised that, for the first time ever, I had to make the hem bigger in the back so it would be more even from the floor. Clearly StyleArc patterns are not made to fit me.
I’d add some photos except I don’t plan to post any on social media and I can’t add them directly here.
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Garment Measurements & Fabric Estimate
Finished Pattern Measurements (cm)
sizes
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
Bust
82.0
87.0
92.0
97.0
102.0
107.0
112.0
117.0
123.0
129.0
135.0
141.0
147.0
153.0
Waist
65.0
70.0
75.0
80.0
85.0
90.0
95.0
100.0
106.0
112.0
118.0
124.0
130.0
136.0
Hip
115.0
120.0
125.0
130.0
135.0
140.0
145.0
150.0
156.0
162.0
168.0
174.0
180.0
186.0
Centre back length
97.2
97.8
98.4
99.0
99.6
100.2
100.8
101.4
102.0
102.6
103.2
103.8
104.4
105.0
Shoulder breadth
35.4
36.6
37.8
39.0
40.2
41.4
42.6
43.8
44.4
45.0
45.6
46.2
46.8
47.4
Neck depth from H.S.P
21.1
21.4
21.7
22.0
22.3
22.6
22.9
23.2
23.5
23.8
24.1
24.4
24.7
25.0
Finished Pattern Measurements (inches)
sizes
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
Bust
32 1⁄4
34 1⁄4
36 1⁄4
38 1⁄4
40 1⁄8
42 1⁄8
44 1⁄8
46 1⁄8
48 3⁄8
50 3⁄4
53 1⁄8
55 1⁄2
57 7⁄8
60 1⁄4
Waist
25 5⁄8
27 1⁄2
29 1⁄2
31 1⁄2
33 1⁄2
35 3⁄8
37 3⁄8
39 3⁄8
41 3⁄4
44 1⁄8
46 1⁄2
48 7⁄8
51 1⁄8
53 1⁄2
Hip
45 1⁄4
47 1⁄4
49 1⁄4
51 1⁄8
53 1⁄8
55 1⁄8
57 1⁄8
59
61 3⁄8
63 3⁄4
66 1⁄8
68 1⁄2
70 7⁄8
73 1⁄4
Centre back length
38 1⁄4
38 1⁄2
38 3⁄4
39
39 1⁄4
39 1⁄2
39 5⁄8
39 7⁄8
40 1⁄8
40 3⁄8
40 5⁄8
40 7⁄8
41 1⁄8
41 3⁄8
Shoulder breadth
13 7⁄8
14 3⁄8
14 7⁄8
15 3⁄8
15 7⁄8
16 1⁄4
16 3⁄4
17 1⁄4
17 1⁄2
17 3⁄4
18
18 1⁄4
18 3⁄8
18 5⁄8
Neck depth from H.S.P
8 1⁄4
8 3⁄8
8 1⁄2
8 5⁄8
8 3⁄4
8 7⁄8
9
9 1⁄8
9 1⁄4
9 3⁄8
9 1⁄2
9 5⁄8
9 3⁄4
9 7⁄8
Fabric Estimate - Cut two way
sizes
4-14
16-22
24-30
Width 148 cm (58")
2 m (2.2 yd)
2.25 m (2.5 yd)
2.75 m (3.0 yd)
Fuse Estimate
sizes
All Sizes
Width 90 cm (36 in)
40 cm (16 in)
Size Chart
Womens Size Charts
Please use the body measurements size charts below to determine your best size.
All Style Arc patterns are in Australian sizes.
Style Arc patterns are drafted for a B bust cup size and a height of 167cm (5'6").
Size Chart - CM
Size
A. Shoulder Breadth (cm)
B. Upper Arm Girth (cm)
C. Bust (cm)
D. Waist (cm)
E. Hip (cm)
4
34.4
26.4
77
60
83
6
35.6
27.6
82
65
88
8
36.8
28.8
87
70
93
10
38
30
92
75
98
12
39.2
31.2
97
80
103
14
40.4
32.4
102
85
108
16
41.6
33.6
107
90
113
18
42.8
34.8
112
95
118
20
44
36
118
100
124
22
45.2
37.2
124
106
130
24
46.4
38.4
130
112
136
26
47.6
39.6
136
118
142
28
48.8
40.8
142
124
148
30
50
42
148
130
154
32
51.2
43.8
156.0
139.0
162.0
34
52.4
45.6
164.0
147.0
170.0
36
53.6
47.4
172.0
155.0
178.0
Size Chart - Inches
Size
A. Shoulder Breadth (inches)
B. Upper Arm Girth (inches)
C. Bust (inches)
D. Waist (inches)
E. Hip (inches)
4
13.5
10.5
30.3
23.5
32.6
6
14
10.9
32.3
25.5
34.6
8
14.5
11.3
34.3
27.5
36.6
10
15
11.8
36.2
29.5
38.6
12
15.4
12.3
38.2
31.5
40.6
14
15.9
12.8
40.2
33.5
42.5
16
16.4
13.2
42.1
35.5
44.5
18
16.9
13.7
44.1
37.5
46.5
20
17.3
14.2
46.5
39.5
48.8
22
17.8
14.6
48.8
42
51.2
24
18.3
15.1
51.2
44.5
53.5
26
18 3⁄4
15 5⁄8
53 1⁄2
46.5
56
28
19 1⁄4
16 1⁄8
56
48.5
58 1⁄4
30
19 3⁄4
16 5⁄8
58 1⁄4
50.5
61
32
20 1⁄8
17 1⁄4
61 3⁄8
54 3⁄4
63 3⁄4
34
20 5⁄8
18
64 5⁄8
57 7⁄8
66 7⁄8
36
21 1⁄8
18 5⁄8
67 3⁄4
61
70 1⁄8
Size Conversion Table
ALPHA SIZING
AUSTRALIA
UK
US
FRANCE
ITALY
JAPAN
XXS
6
6
2
34
38
5
XS
8
8
4
36
40
7
S
10
10
6
38
42
9
M
12
12
8
40
44
11
L
14
14
10
42
46
13
XL
16
16
12
44
48
15
XXL
18
18
14
46
50
17
How Do I Know What Size I Am?
Choosing your pattern size is the most important step and we will help you determine this with these easy to follow steps.
When taking your measurements ensure that you take them against your skin and not over clothing. One can wear a comfortable bra and knickers whilst measuring, as this will provide you with the most accurate measurements.
Tape measure has to sit firmly around the points you are measuring. But be careful not to pull it too tight, as this will give you the incorrect size.
When measuring circumferences (B, C, D, E) it is important to note that the tape measure must remain parallel to the floor. It is sometimes best to take the measurements in front of a mirror; this will help you see the angle of the tape measure.
You will only require the basic body measurements to determine your pattern size which is indicated on our mannequin below:
A. Shoulder Breadth
Place the tape at the edge of the shoulder. Measure along the top of the shoulder blade/across the highest point of the shoulders to the other edge, following the natural slope and allow an extra finger for ease of any movement.
B. Upper Arm Girth
This point is taken as a circumference at your widest point of your upper arm.
C. Bust
This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the fullest part of your chest.
D. Waist
This point is taken as a circumference and taken at the smallest part of your waist.
E. Hip
This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the widest part of your hips.
PDF Details
PDF Page Counts
PDF Pattern Size
PDF File Page Count
4-16
52
10-22
55
18-30
60
PDF File Inclusions With Purchase
PDF Pattern Size
PDF Files Included with Purchase
Size 4-16
Tiled Size 4-16 Wide Format Size 4-16 A0 Size 4-16
Size 10-22
Tiled Size 10-22 Wide Format Size 10-22 A0 Size 10-22
Size 18-30
Tiled Size 18-30 Wide Format Size 18-30 A0 Size 18-30
Pattern Format Details
Pattern Format
PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-size (Including A0)
Multi-size PDF sewing pattern download, sent to your email address in multi-sheet/tiled format for printing at home on A4 or US letter size paper and single-sheet/wide format for printing at a copy shop. Please note that the wide format files are set up for printing on 36" wide (or wider) paper rolls, and also A0 paper sheets.
Single-size PDF sewing pattern download, sent to your email address in multi-sheet/tiled format for printing at home on A4 or US letter size paper AND single-sheet/wide format for printing at a copy shop. You get the size you order, PLUS the two closest sizes. Please note that the wide format files are set up for printing on 36" wide (or wider) paper rolls, not A0 paper sheets.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
k*******1 (verified owner) – :
I really love this dress. I made it for my daughter & it’s very flattering. However, as a fairly inexperienced sewer, I would’ve appreciated more comprehensive instructions. In particular, I really struggled with the all in one facing. (Finally got there, but it took quite a long time). Anyway, undaunted, I’m about to make another one. I’ll attempt a lining this time.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
J************t (verified owner) – :
This was a lot of firsts for me, in addition to being the first dress I’d made in about 15 years. It was the first time I’d bought a pattern that wasn’t from one of the major pattern companies, the first time I’d bought a pdf pattern and printed it myself, and the first time I’d made up a garment that had other than 5/8″ or 1.5 cm seam allowance.
I contacted StyleArc about back-waist length but didn’t really get an answer. However, it seems the patterns are drafted for the same wearer height as the major companies so I figured I’d need to make the same adjustments. However, when there is no provision for above-waist adjustments, Vogue, for example, says so. I had to guess where would be the best place to shorten the dress as I’m short and one of the reasons I prefer to sew my own clothing is because otherwise the waist shaping hits me on the hips and the result looks terrible.
I really disliked the narrow seam allowances. They don’t give enough room for staystitching, on the curves or grading around the facing seams. Neither of which were mentioned in the instructions but, in my opinion, are necessary steps.
Neither were there any instructions on how to handle the intersection of the seams at the bottom of the side inserts. In fact, the instructions were very poor and would not have received a good grade if I were still teaching.
As for fit, I don’t usually have issues other than length. So I was surprised to find that the back neckline gaped really badly, so badly I would not wear it in public as it was. I mean the space between my neck and the dress was over an inch. I ended up removing the zipper and redoing the seam without the zipper as I didn’t need it to put on or remove the dress. I was also surprised that, for the first time ever, I had to make the hem bigger in the back so it would be more even from the floor. Clearly StyleArc patterns are not made to fit me.
I’d add some photos except I don’t plan to post any on social media and I can’t add them directly here.