The popular Southampton Dress, now available in shorter tunic lengths.

• is the cousin of the Newbury Tunic, but the pattern is adjusted specifically for woven fabrics with little to no stretch, whereas the Newbury pattern is specifically cut for stretchy knit fabrics.
• the Southampton has a loose fit through the bodice
• 6 different necklines to choose from
• a full, shirred skirt
• available with and without sleeves
• side seam pockets included
• standard tunic length is about 38" long

fabrics

Photos show several fabric variations:  Marrakesh Hand printed Cotton Cambric***, Pink Stripe  Hand printed Cotton Voile ***,  Natural Washed Linen*****, Turquoise Cotton Batik Print*, Hot Pink Cotton Broadcloth print***.

This pattern is meant for woven, non-stretch fabrics.

Click on the fabric link below to see swatches and fabric information for all the different prints, colors, and fabrics.

To purchase longer than 46", please see the Southampton Dress listing, style D336.

woven fabrics

size chart

The size chart below refers to your body measurements. 

garment specs

Bust & Waist / Hip & Sweep (at hemline) / Bicep (circumference) measurements for this style are:

 1x - 51"/94"/19 3/4", 2x - 55"/94"/21 3/4", 3x - 59"/94"/23 1/2", 

4x - 63"/114"/ 25 1/4", 5x - 67"/114"/ 27", 6x - 71"/114"/29",

*7x - 78 1/2"/138"/31", *8x - 85 1/2" / 138"/33 3/4",

*9x - 92 1/2"/162"/36 1/4", *10x - 99 1/2"/162"/39 1/4"

*in some narrow fabrics, and in some larger sizes, depending on the fabric, we may need to add seams (skirts done in 6 even panels). There is a small surcharge for sizes 7x - 10x.

Neckline depths, from high point shoulder to center front, on a straight diagonal line:

v-neck - 10 1/4", med v-neck 9 1/4", high v-neck - 8 1/4",

high round neck - 7 1/2", medium scoop neck - 8 3/4", scoop neck - 10". 

cut and sew

*Have your own fabric? Send it to us and we will cut and sew it for you!

Our cut and sew charge would be $109, including pockets.

For this style as shown, sizes 1x - 6x, you need 3 1/2 yards of at least 54" wide fabric, and it should be a multi directional (if a print).

For sizes 7x - 10x, you need 5 yards. (If you want it much longer (than 40" long), or with long sleeves, you'll need extra fabric).

If your fabric is narrow (less than 54" wide), or it is a one way print, add 2 yards.