The Sydney Dress Extension Pack can be used on its own as a stand alone pattern or in conjunction with the bodice or skirt from the original Sydney Designer Dress. Please note the new sleeve options cannot be used on the original Sydney Designer Dress bodice.
Cocoon shaped dress
Calf length
Hem band
3 bodice options
3 sleeve options
1 skirt option
Fabric Suggestions
Washed linen, crepe, rayon, light weight wool
Trims
Bodice 1: 2 x buttons of 25mm (40L)
Sleeve B: Elastic width 39mm (1 3/4")
Sleeve C: Elastic width 6mm ( 1/4")
Fusing
Reviews (4)
4 reviews for Sydney Dress Extension Pack
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
r**********e(verified owner) – :
I made 2 Sydneys based on the extension pack.
My first was bodice B and sleeve A in a linen/viscose. I’m a standard RTW size 14 and made this in a Style Arc size 12. I forgot to reduce length as I’m 5’4″ so ended up removing the bottom band as I thought it looked too long.
The second one was made in a bright pink linen with the short sleeve.
This is a very easy to wear pattern. Dress it up or down.
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
s******7(verified owner) – :
Loved this pattern . Great roomy summer dress with excellent fit. I am delighted to be able to sew with woven fabrics again, after years of only being able to get a good fit with knits. With the extension pack I will be able to make this pattern many times. Thankyou Stylearc
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
s**************2(verified owner) – :
I am already a big fan of the Sydney dress and have made quite a few. Having the extension pack just made it even better……so many options
Thankyou😊
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
S***********n(verified owner) – :
This is a great style, love the slimmer version, with different sleeve and bodice options. Goes together really nicely, a perfect dress for me.
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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
88.0
93.0
98.0
103.0
108.0
113.0
118.0
123.0
129.0
135.0
141.0
147.0
153.0
159.0
Hip
135.0
140.0
145.0
150.0
155.0
160.0
165.0
170.0
176.0
182.0
188.0
194.0
200.0
206.0
Hem Circumference
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
Extended Shoulder Breadth
55.2
57.2
59.2
61.2
63.2
65.2
67.2
69.2
71.2
73.2
75.2
77.2
79.2
81.2
Armhole Opening
36.4
37.6
38.8
40.0
41.2
42.4
43.6
44.8
46.0
47.2
48.4
49.6
50.8
52.0
Centre Front Length
110.6
111.2
111.8
112.4
113.0
113.6
114.2
114.8
115.4
116.0
116.6
117.2
117.8
118.4
Centre Back Length
115.6
116.2
116.8
117.4
118.0
118.6
119.2
119.8
120.4
121.0
121.6
122.2
122.8
123.4
Sleeve Length A
38.0
38.0
38.0
38.0
38.0
38.0
38.0
38.0
38.0
38.0
38.0
38.0
38.0
38.0
Sleeve Length B
28.0
28.0
28.0
28.0
28.0
28.0
28.0
28.0
28.0
28.0
28.0
28.0
28.0
28.0
Sleeve Length C
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
34.5
Sleeve Cuff A
26.2
27.4
28.6
29.8
31.0
32.2
33.4
34.6
36.0
37.4
38.8
40.2
41.6
43.0
Sleeve elastic B cut length (3cm wide)
30.2
31.4
32.6
33.8
35.0
36.2
37.4
38.6
40.0
41.4
42.8
44.2
45.6
47.0
Sleeve elastic C cut length (6mm wide)
26.2
27.4
28.6
29.8
31.0
32.2
33.4
34.6
36.0
37.4
38.8
40.2
41.6
43.0
Hem band width
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
Finished Pattern Measurements (inches)
sizes
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
Bust
34 5⁄8
36 5⁄8
38 5⁄8
40 1⁄2
42 1⁄2
44 1⁄2
46 1⁄2
48 3⁄8
50 3⁄4
53 1⁄8
55 1⁄2
57 7⁄8
60 1⁄4
62 5⁄8
Hip
53 1⁄8
55 1⁄8
57 1⁄8
59
61
63
65
66 7⁄8
69 1⁄4
71 5⁄8
74
76 3⁄8
78 3⁄4
81 1⁄8
Hem Circumference
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
Extended Shoulder Breadth
21 3⁄4
22 1⁄2
23 1⁄4
24 1⁄8
24 7⁄8
25 5⁄8
26 1⁄2
27 1⁄4
28
28 7⁄8
29 5⁄8
30 3⁄8
31 1⁄8
32
Armhole Opening
14 3⁄8
14 3⁄4
15 1⁄4
15 3⁄4
16 1⁄4
16 3⁄4
17 1⁄8
17 5⁄8
18 1⁄8
18 5⁄8
19
19 1⁄2
20
20 1⁄2
Centre Front Length
43 1⁄2
43 3⁄4
44
44 1⁄4
44 1⁄2
44 3⁄4
45
45 1⁄4
45 3⁄8
45 5⁄8
45 7⁄8
46 1⁄8
46 3⁄8
46 5⁄8
Centre Back Length
45 1⁄2
45 3⁄4
46
46 1⁄4
46 1⁄2
46 3⁄4
46 7⁄8
47 1⁄8
47 3⁄8
47 5⁄8
47 7⁄8
48 1⁄8
48 3⁄8
48 5⁄8
Sleeve Length A
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
Sleeve Length B
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
Sleeve Length C
13 5⁄8
13 5⁄8
13 5⁄8
13 5⁄8
13 5⁄8
13 5⁄8
13 5⁄8
13 5⁄8
13 5⁄8
13 5⁄8
13 5⁄8
13 5⁄8
13 5⁄8
13 5⁄8
Sleeve Cuff A
10 3⁄8
10 3⁄4
11 1⁄4
11 3⁄4
12 1⁄4
12 5⁄8
13 1⁄8
13 5⁄8
14 1⁄8
14 3⁄4
15 1⁄4
15 7⁄8
16 3⁄8
16 7⁄8
Sleeve elastic B cut length (3cm wide)
11 7⁄8
12 3⁄8
12 7⁄8
13 1⁄4
13 3⁄4
14 1⁄4
14 3⁄4
15 1⁄4
15 3⁄4
16 1⁄4
16 7⁄8
17 3⁄8
18
18 1⁄2
Sleeve elastic C cut length (6mm wide)
10 3⁄8
10 3⁄4
11 1⁄4
11 3⁄4
12 1⁄4
12 5⁄8
13 1⁄8
13 5⁄8
14 1⁄8
14 3⁄4
15 1⁄4
15 7⁄8
16 3⁄8
16 7⁄8
Hem band width
1 1⁄8
1 1⁄8
1 1⁄8
1 1⁄8
1 1⁄8
1 1⁄8
1 1⁄8
1 1⁄8
1 1⁄8
1 1⁄8
1 1⁄8
1 1⁄8
1 1⁄8
1 1⁄8
Main Fabric Estimate for bodice and skirt only
sizes
4-18
20-30
Width 148 cm (58")
2.50m (2.64 yd)
2.90m (3.30 yd)
"
Main Fabric Estimate for bodice and skirt only
sizes
4-18
20-30
Width 112 cm (44")
3.00m (3.30 yd)
3.50m (3.80 yd)
Main Fabric Estimate for sleeve A
sizes
4-30
Width 148 cm (58")
0.50m (0.55 yd)
Main Fabric Estimate for sleeve A
sizes
4-18
20-30
Width 112 cm (44")
0.50m (0.55 yd)
0.80m (0.90 yd)
Main Fabric Estimate for sleeve B
sizes
4-30
Width 148 cm (58")
0.40m (0.44 yd)
Main Fabric Estimate for sleeve B
sizes
4-30
Width 112 cm (44")
0.70m (0.75 yd)
Main Fabric Estimate for sleeve C
sizes
4-30
Width 148 cm (58")
0.45m (0.50 yd)
Main Fabric Estimate for sleeve C
sizes
4-30
Width 112 cm (44")
0.80m (0.90 yd)
Fuse Estimate
sizes
4-30
Width 90 cm (36 in)
0.45m (0.50yds)
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.
Pattern Format Details
Pattern Format
Printed Pattern - Single-Size
Single-size hard copy sewing pattern, mailed to your delivery address.
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 A0 format for printing at a copy shop. You get the size you order, PLUS the two closest sizes.
For more information on digital patterns click here.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
r**********e (verified owner) – :
I made 2 Sydneys based on the extension pack.
My first was bodice B and sleeve A in a linen/viscose. I’m a standard RTW size 14 and made this in a Style Arc size 12. I forgot to reduce length as I’m 5’4″ so ended up removing the bottom band as I thought it looked too long.
The second one was made in a bright pink linen with the short sleeve.
This is a very easy to wear pattern. Dress it up or down.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
s******7 (verified owner) – :
Loved this pattern . Great roomy summer dress with excellent fit. I am delighted to be able to sew with woven fabrics again, after years of only being able to get a good fit with knits. With the extension pack I will be able to make this pattern many times. Thankyou Stylearc
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
s**************2 (verified owner) – :
I am already a big fan of the Sydney dress and have made quite a few. Having the extension pack just made it even better……so many options
Thankyou😊
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
S***********n (verified owner) – :
This is a great style, love the slimmer version, with different sleeve and bodice options. Goes together really nicely, a perfect dress for me.