Make Do and Mend Dress sewing pattern
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Description
The Make Do and Mend Dress builds on the spirit of the original Make Do and Mend Overalls, transforming that same ingenuity and spirit into an equally hardworking and adorable dress. Designed as an expansion patte...
Additional details
Pattern type
Format
PDF
Age group
Adult
Body type
Feminine
Cup sizes
A-H
Fabric type
Woven and Stretch woven
Release date
February 15, 2026
Sizing
Size range
US 2-20, 18-34 A-H cup
US 2-20, 18-34 A-H cup
| Bust/chest (min.) | Bust/chest (max.) |
|---|---|
| 77.47 cm | 157.48 cm |
| 30.5 in | 62 in |
| Hip (min.) | Hip (max.) |
|---|---|
| 91.44 cm | 162.56 cm |
| 36 in | 64 in |
Specifications
File features
A4/Print at home, A0/Copyshop, and Layered sizes
A4/Print at home, A0/Copyshop, and Layered sizes
Language
English
English
Fabric suggestions
We recommend light- to light-medium-weight wovens: cottons like shirting, poplin, broadcloth, chambray, and lawn; rayon or tencel twill; and linen and linen blends.
You will be shirring the back panel, so avoid heavy or thick fabrics. Stretch
wovens are suitable, but knit fabrics are not recommended for this design.
Fabric requirements
23/8 yd (2.2 m) to 31/2 yd (3.2 m)
Supplies
Lightweight fusible interfacing (look for woven or tricot types)
• Elastic thread for shirring the back panel
• 7 in (17.8 cm) of ¼-in-wide (6 mm) elastic
• Two ¾-in (1.9 cm) flat buttons for the straps
• Five ¾-in (1.9 cm) buttons for the button closure
• Two large (size 10) sew-on snaps
Pattern statistics
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Total projects
3
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