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The Factory

From $17.13

Size Charts / Fabric Requirements

The Factory - Fabric Requirements

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS TOP/DRESS 8-12 14-18 20-14 26-28
110cm/43½" wide (with or without nap) 1.6M/1¾yd 2.8M/3yd 2M/2¼yd 3M/3¼yd 2.1M 3.1M 2.6M 3.6M
120cm/47" wide (with or without nap) 1.6M/1¾yd 2.8M/3yd 1.7M/2yd 2.8M/3yd 2.1M 3.1M 2.2M 3.15M
140-150cm/55-60" wide (with or without nap) 1.3M/1½yd 1.9M/2yd 1.4M/1½yd 2.1M/2¼yd
140cm wide (with or without nap) 1.65M 2.55M 2M 3M
150cm wide (with or without nap) 1.65M 2.5M 1.7M 2.6M
INTERFACING 0.4M 0.4M 0.4M 0.4M

The Factory - Finished Measurments

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28
BUST 92cm/36¼" 97cm/38¼" 102cm/40¼" 107cm/42¼" 112cm/44" 117cm/46" 131.5cm 137.75cm 144cm 150.25cm 156.5cm
WAIST 96cm/37¾" 101cm/39¾" 106cm/41¾" 111cm/43¾" 116cm/45½" 121cm/47¾" 130cm 136.25cm 142.5cm 148.75cm 155cm
HIP 103.5cm/40¾" 108.5cm/42¾" 113.5cm/44¾" 118.5cm/46¾" 123.5cm/48¾" 128.5cm/50½" 137cm 143.25cm 149.5cm 155.75cm 162cm
SLEEVE LENGTH (before turn up) 17cm 17.37cm 17.75cm 18.12cm 18.5cm
DRESS LENGTH 102cm/40" 102.6/40¼" 103.2cm/40½" 103.8cm/40¾" 104.4cm/41" 105cm/41¼" 64cm 64.75cm 65.5cm 66.75cm 67cm
TOP LENGTH 56.8cm/22¼" 57.3cm/22½" 57.8cm/22¾" 58.3cm/23" 58.8cm/23¼" 59.3cm/23½" 107.5cm 108.12cm 108.75cm 109.37cm 110cm

SIZE CHART - 8-18

SIZE CHART 8 10 12 14 16 18
BUST 82cm/32¼" 86cm/33¾" 91cm/35¾" 96cm/37¾" 100cm/39¼" 106cm/41¾"
WAIST 65cm/25½" 69cm/27" 74cm/29" 79cm/31" 84cm/33" 89cm/35"
HIPS 90cm/35½ 94cm/37" 99cm/38¾" 104cm/41" 109cm/43" 114cm/44"
Description

Inspired by working women, with a dash of the Twenties. The Factory Dress slips over the head, features pockets and ready-rolled up sleeves. The Factory dress is 'easy fit' so use the bust measurement only for sizing.

We have now included a seperate pattern to make the Factory as a top. 

All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.

Skill level - beginner.

Fabric suggestions - linen, linen blends, tencel, cotton chambray, very fine wool or corduroy.

Paper vs PDF

If you order a paper copy you will be sent a printed version of our pattern. If you select PDF, you are purchasing a digital file which will be stored on your account to be downloaded at any time. PDF's will include a tiled, an A0 copy shop file and your instructions. The tiled file can be used on any home printer and stuck together and is compatible with both A4 and US letter paper. Alternatively, you can send off the copy shop file to be printed full size; we can usually recommend someone in your area. If you are in the UK, we would recommend The Fold Line. The instructions can either be printed at home or simply follow along on your computer or phone. 

You will need

Matching thread.

Lightweight interfacing - 0.35M.

Inner pockets can be made in self or lining.

Fabrics pictured (from left to right)

Becky is wearing a Factory made from Mrs Lewes linen.

Orange dress - Paprika Needlecord

Beige dress - Tencel twill Matte

Claire in the rust colour is wearing a size 26 in our Tencel/Linen London Town.

Navy and Grey close ups - fabrics no longer stocked.

Pattern updates and errata

18/05/23 Grain line added to pattern piece 4.

12/06/25 Layplan amended to remove interfacing for pattern piece 8.

13/8/2025 Yardage conversion corrected on envelope.

Shipping

Standard delivery (3-5 working days) - £22.50/£35 (depending on location)

Sample delivery (7-9 working days) - £1.50

For more information on shipping & returns please see our FAQ page.

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