Butterick Dress pattern B4443

This summer dress (B4443) with a bias-cut skirt has been the runaway favourite with my beginner class, since its introduction in 2012. Six options (or ‘views’) exist – with or without sleeves, ribbon trims, tie belt, v-neck or round, or strapless (not recommended). Pattern specifies lined bodice, but most students choose to line the skirt as well.

Available in sizes 8 – 22, but check size chart, as pattern sizes are generally significantly smaller than ready-to-wear.

Recommended fabrics: linens, cottons, poly-cottons, ginghams. If lining skirt (recommended), buy same quantity of lining as dress fabric.

B4443: pattern envelope back (can also be downloaded as pdf)
Click image to download a pdf version of pattern information

Butterick size chart

Measurements in inches

SIZE
 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
Bust Ā 291/2 301/2 311/2 321/2 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 Ā 48
Chest Ā 271/2 281/2 291/2 301/2 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 Ā 46
Waist Ā 22 23 24 25 261/2 28 30 32 34 37 39 Ā 411/2
Hip Ā 311/2 321/2 331/2 341/2 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 Ā 50

Measurements in centemeters

SIZE
 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26
Bust Ā 75 78 80 83 87 92 97 102 107 112 117 Ā 122
Chest Ā 70 73 75 78 81 87 92 97 102 107 112 117
Waist 56 58 61 64 67 71 76 81 87 94 99 104
Hip Ā 80 83 85 88 92 97 102 107 112 117 122 127