Waterfall Dress
$22.00
- The Waterfall Dress is a dramatic fitted gown with a waterfall back.
- Choose from two sleeves as well as two length options.
- Dress it up or down: A cocktail length makes a fun, everyday dress. Go longer for extra glamour.
- Available in 2 size ranges: 2-18 and 20-34, with separate A-H cup sizes. Not sure which range to choose? Check out this blog post!
- Includes a fully illustrated booklet with design ideas, fitting advice, and ideas to take your dress to the next level.
- A portion of proceeds from this pattern will be donated to organizations benefitting Pasifika women and girls.
Meet the Waterfall Dress! Inspired by ’60s Hawaiian sewing patterns, this is a fitted feminine dress with a flattering (and clever!) hidden belt for comfortable waist shaping. The dress is just as interesting from the back, with a waterfall of fabric flowing from your shoulders to the hemline.
Because we know you love to “choose your own sewing adventure,” we’ve included two different lengths as well as two different sleeve options. I hope you feel beautiful and glamorous in your new Waterfall Dress!
Charts
Charm Patterns Size Chart
Not sure which size range to choose? Learn about our two size ranges here.
Sizes 2-20
| Size | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| High Bust | 29 in | 31 in | 33 in | 35 in | 37 in | 39 in | 41 in | 43 in | 45 in | 47 in |
| 73.7 cm | 78.4 cm | 83.8 cm | 88.9 cm | 93.9 cm | 99 cm | 104.1 cm | 109.2 cm | 114.3 cm | 119.4 cm | |
| Bust A cup |
30.5 in | 32.5 in | 34.5 in | 36.5 in | 38.5 in | 40.5 in | 42.5 in | 44.5 in | 46.5 in | 48.5 in |
| 77.5 cm | 82.5 cm | 87.6 cm | 92.7 cm | 97.8 cm | 102.9 cm | 107.9 cm | 113 cm | 118.1 cm | 123.1 cm | |
| Bust B/C cup | 31 in | 33 in | 35 in | 37 in | 39 in | 41 in | 43 in | 45 in | 47 in | 49 in |
| 78.7 cm | 83.8 cm | 88.9 cm | 94 cm | 99 cm | 104.2 cm | 109.2 cm | 114.3 cm | 119.4 cm | 124.4 cm | |
| Bust D/DD cup | 32 in | 34 in | 36 in | 38 in | 40 in | 42 in | 44 in | 46 in | 48 in | 50 in |
| 81.3 cm | 86.4 cm | 91.4 cm | 96.5 cm | 101.6 cm | 106.7 cm | 111.8 cm | 116.8 cm | 121.9 cm | 127 cm | |
| Bust F/G cup |
33 in | 35 in | 37 in | 39 in | 41 in | 43 in | 45 in | 47 in | 49 in | 51 in |
| 83.8 cm | 88.9 cm | 94 cm | 99 cm | 104.2 cm | 109.2 cm | 114.3 cm | 119.4 cm | 124.4 cm | 129.5 cm | |
| Bust H cup |
34 in | 36 in | 38 in | 40 in | 42 in | 44 in | 46 in | 48 in | 50 in | 52 in |
| 86.4 cm | 91.4 cm | 96.5 cm | 101.6 cm | 106.7 cm | 111.8 cm | 116.8 cm | 121.9 cm | 127 cm | 132 cm | |
| Waist | 24 in | 26 in | 28 in | 30 in | 32 in | 34 in | 36 in | 38 in | 40 in | 42 in |
| 61 cm | 66 cm | 71.1 cm | 76.2 cm | 81.3 cm | 86.4 cm | 91.4 cm | 96.5 cm | 101.6 cm | 109.2 cm | |
| Hips | 36 in | 38 in | 40 in | 42 in | 44 in | 46 in | 48 in | 50 in | 52 in | 54 in |
| 91.4 cm | 96.5 cm | 101.6 cm | 106.7 cm | 111.8 cm | 116.8 cm | 121.9 cm | 127 cm | 132 cm | 137.1 cm |
Sizes 18-34
| Size | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 |
| High Bust | 39.5 in | 41.5 in | 43.5 in | 45.5 in | 47.5 in | 49.5 in | 51.5 in | 53.5 in | 55.5 in |
| 100.3 cm | 105.4 cm | 110.5 cm | 115.6 cm | 120.7 cm | 125.7 cm | 130.8 cm | 135.9 cm | 141 cm | |
| Bust A cup | 42.5 in | 44.5 in | 46.5 in | 48.5 in | 50.5 in | 52.5 in | 54.5 in | 56.5 in | 58.5 in |
| 108 cm | 113 cm | 118.1 cm | 123.2 cm | 128.3 cm | 133.4 cm | 138.4 cm | 143.5 cm | 148.6 cm | |
| Bust B/C cup | 43 in | 45 in | 47 in | 49 in | 51 in | 53 in | 55 in | 57 in | 59 in |
| 109.2 cm | 114.3 cm | 119.4 cm | 124.5 cm | 129.5 cm | 134.6 cm | 139.7 cm | 144.8 cm | 149.9 cm | |
| Bust D/DD cup | 44 in | 46 in | 48 in | 50 in | 52 in | 54 in | 56 in | 58 in | 60 in |
| 111.8 cm | 116.8 cm | 121.9 cm | 127 cm | 132.1 cm | 137.2 cm | 142.2 cm | 147.3 cm | 152.4 cm | |
| Bust F/G cup | 45 in | 47 in | 49 in | 51 in | 53 in | 55 in | 57 in | 59 in | 61 in |
| 114.3 cm | 119.4 cm | 124.5 cm | 129.5 cm | 134.6 cm | 139.7 cm | 144.8 cm | 149.9 cm | 154.9 cm | |
| Bust H cup | 46 in | 48 in | 50 in | 52 in | 54 in | 56 in | 58 in | 60 in | 62 in |
| 116.8 cm | 121.9 cm | 127 cm | 132.1 cm | 137.2 cm | 142.2 cm | 147.3 cm | 152.4 cm | 157.5 cm | |
| Waist | 40 in | 42 in | 44 in | 46 in | 48 in | 50 in | 52 in | 54 in | 56 in |
| 101.6 cm | 106.7 cm | 111.8 cm | 116.8 cm | 121.9 cm | 127 cm | 132.1 cm | 137.2 cm | 142.2 cm | |
| Hips | 48 in | 50 in | 52 in | 54 in | 56 in | 58 in | 60 in | 62 in | 64 in |
| 121.9 cm | 127 cm | 132.1 cm | 137.2 cm | 142.2 cm | 147.3 cm | 152.4 cm | 157.5 cm | 162.6 cm |
Waterfall Dress Yardage
| Piece Name | Sizes 2-10 | Sizes 12-20 | Sizes 18-24 | Sizes 26-34 |
| Gown-length dress (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7) | ||||
| 45 in | 5-1/2 yds | 6-1/8 yds | 6-5/8 yds | 7-3/4 yds |
| 5 m | 5.5 m | 6.4 m | 7.1 m | |
| 60 in | 4-7/8 yds | 5-5/8 yds | 5-3/4 yds | 6 yds |
| 4.4 m | 4.9 m | 5 m | 5.5 m | |
| Cocktail-length dress (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7) | ||||
| 45 in | 4-1/8 yds | 4-1/2 yds | 4-3/4 yds | 6-1/8 yds |
| 3.8 m | 4.1 m | 4.3 m | 5.5 m | |
| 60 in | 4 yds | 4-1/4 yds | 4-3/8 yds | 4-5/8 yds |
| 3.7 m | 3.9 m | 4 m | 4.2 m | |
| Armhole Binding for sleeveless dress (5) | ||||
| 45 in & 60 in | 2 in | 2 in | 2 in | 2 in |
| 5 cm | 5 cm | 5 cm | 5 cm | |
| Flutter Sleeve (8) | ||||
| 45 in | 3/4 yd | 3/4 yd | 1-3/8 yds | 1-1/2 yds |
| 0.7 m | 0.7 m | 1.3 m | 1.4 m | |
| 60 in | 3/4 yd | 3/4 yd | 3/4 yd | 7/8 yd |
| 0.7 m | 0.7 m | 0.7 m | 0.8 m | |
| Underlining (4, 6, 7) | ||||
| 45 in & 60 in | 5/8 yd | 5/8 yd | 5/8 yd | 5/8 yd |
| 0.6 m | 0.6 m | 0.6 m | 0.6 m | |
Finished Measurements
This dress has a unique fit due to the fitted front, loosely flowing back, and interior belted waist. The measurements provided below are a little different from the usual Charm patterns. The front bust measurement is the finished measurement on the dress front from side dart to side dart. To compare this to your body measurement, measure the fullest part of your bust from underarm to underarm. We have not given a full bust or hip measurement since the dress is so free-flowing and generously cut in the back. The cinched waist measurement reflects the finished garment with the interior belt closed. Keep in mind that this measurement is approximate since the interior belt has elastic as well as having adjustable hooks and eyes, so it has some flexibility in fit.
Sizes 2-20
| Size | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
|
Front Bust A
|
15.25 in | 17.25 in | 19.25 in | 20.25 in | 21.25 in | 22.25 in | 23.25 in | 24.25 in | 25.25 in | 26.25 in |
| 38.7 cm | 43.8 cm | 48.9 cm | 51.4 cm | 54 cm | 56.5 cm | 59.1 cm | 61.6 cm | 64.1 cm | 66.7 cm | |
|
Front Bust B/C
|
15.75 in | 17.75 in | 19.75 in | 20.75 in | 21.75 in | 22.75 in | 23.75 in | 24.75 in | 25.75 in | 26.75 in |
| 40 cm | 45.1 cm | 50.2 cm | 52.7 cm | 55.2 cm | 57.8 cm | 60.3 cm | 62.9 cm | 65.4 cm | 67.9 cm | |
|
Front Bust D/DD
|
18.25 in | 19.25 in | 20.25 in | 21.25 in | 22.25 in | 23.25 in | 24.25 in | 25.25 in | 26.25 in | 27.25 in |
| 46.4 cm | 48.9 cm | 51.4 cm | 54 cm | 56.5 cm | 59.1 cm | 61.6 cm | 64.1 cm | 66.7 cm | 69.2 cm | |
|
Front Bust F/G
|
18.75 in | 19.75 in | 20.75 in | 21.75 in | 22.75 in | 23.75 in | 24.75 in | 25.75 in | 26.75 in | 27.75 in |
| 47.6 cm | 50.2 cm | 52.7 cm | 55.2 cm | 57.8 cm | 60.3 cm | 62.9 cm | 65.4 cm | 67.9 cm | 70.5 cm | |
|
Front Bust H
|
19.25 in | 20.25 in | 21.25 in | 22.25 in | 23.25 in | 24.25 in | 25.25 in | 26.25 in | 27.25 in | 28.25 in |
| 48.9 cm | 51.4 cm | 54 cm | 56.5 cm | 59.1 cm | 61.6 cm | 64.1 cm | 66.7 cm | 69.2 cm | 71.8 cm | |
|
Cinched Waist
|
26 in | 28 in | 30 in | 32 in | 34 in | 36 in | 38 in | 40 in | 42 in | 44 in |
| 66 cm | 71.1 cm | 76.2 cm | 81.3 cm | 86.4 cm | 91.4 cm | 96.5 cm | 101.6 cm | 106.7 cm | 111.8 cm | |
|
Full Body Length (Gown)
|
58.5 in | 59 in | 59.5 in | 60 in | 60.5 in | 61 in | 61.5 in | 62 in | 62.5 in | 63 in |
| 148.6 cm | 149.9 cm | 151.1 cm | 152.4 cm | 153.7 cm | 154.9 cm | 156.2 cm | 157.5 cm | 158.8 cm | 160 cm | |
|
Hem Sweep (Gown)
|
102.5 in | 105.25 in | 108 in | 110.75 in | 113.5 in | 116.25 in | 119 in | 121.75 in | 124.5 in | 127.25 in |
| 260.4 cm | 267.3 cm | 274.3 cm | 281.3 cm | 288.3 cm | 295.3 cm | 302.3 cm | 309.2 cm | 316.2 cm | 323.2 cm | |
|
Full Body Length (Dress)
|
44 in | 44.5 in | 45 in | 45.5 in | 46 in | 46.5 in | 47 in | 47.5 in | 48 in | 48.5 in |
| 111.8 cm | 113 cm | 114.3 cm | 115.6 cm | 116.8 cm | 118.1 cm | 119.4 cm | 120.7 cm | 121.9 cm | 123.2 cm | |
|
Hem Sweep (Dress)
|
90.5 in | 93.25 in | 96 in | 98.75 in | 101.5 in | 104.25 in | 107 in | 109.75 in | 112.5 in | 115.25 in |
| 229.9 cm | 236.9 cm | 243.8 cm | 250.8 cm | 257.8 cm | 264.8 cm | 271.8 cm | 278.8 cm | 285.8 cm | 292.7 cm |
Sizes 18-34
| Size | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 |
|
Front Bust A/B
|
19 in | 20 in | 21 in | 22 in | 23 in | 24 in | 25 in | 26 in | 27 in |
| 48.3 cm | 50.8 cm | 53.3 cm | 55.9 cm | 58.4 cm | 61 cm | 63.5 cm | 66 cm | 68.6 cm | |
|
Front Bust C
|
19.5 in | 20.5 in | 21.5 in | 22.5 in | 23.5 in | 24.5 in | 25.5 in | 26.5 in | 27.5 in |
| 49.5 cm | 52.1 cm | 54.6 cm | 57.2 cm | 59.7 cm | 62.2 cm | 64.8 cm | 67.3 cm | 69.9 cm | |
|
Front Bust D/DD
|
20 in | 21 in | 22 in | 23 in | 24 in | 25 in | 26 in | 27 in | 28 in |
| 50.8 cm | 53.3 cm | 55.9 cm | 58.4 cm | 61 cm | 63.5 cm | 66 cm | 68.6 cm | 71.1 cm | |
|
Front Bust F/G
|
20.5 in | 21.5 in | 22.5 in | 23.5 in | 24.5 in | 25.5 in | 26.5 in | 27.5 in | 28.5 in |
| 52.1 cm | 54.6 cm | 57.2 cm | 59.7 cm | 62.2 cm | 64.8 cm | 67.3 cm | 69.9 cm | 72.4 cm | |
|
Front Bust H
|
21 in | 22 in | 23 in | 24 in | 25 in | 26 in | 27 in | 28 in | 29 in |
| 53.3 cm | 55.9 cm | 58.4 cm | 61 cm | 63.5 cm | 66 cm | 68.6 cm | 71.1 cm | 73.7 cm | |
|
Cinched Waist
|
42 in | 44 in | 46 in | 48 in | 50 in | 52 in | 54 in | 56 in | 58 in |
| 106.7 cm | 111.8 cm | 116.8 cm | 121.9 cm | 127 cm | 132.1 cm | 137.2 cm | 142.2 cm | 147.3 cm | |
|
Full Body Length (Gown)
|
63.25 in | 63.75 in | 64.25 in | 64.75 in | 65.25 in | 65.75 in | 66.25 in | 66.75 in | 67.25 in |
| 160.7 cm | 161.9 cm | 163.2 cm | 164.5 cm | 165.7 cm | 167 cm | 168.3 cm | 169.5 cm | 170.8 cm | |
|
Hem Sweep (Gown)
|
119.5 in | 121.75 in | 124 in | 126.25 in | 128.5 in | 130.75 in | 133 in | 135.25 in | 137.5 in |
| 303.5 cm | 309.2 cm | 315 cm | 320.7 cm | 326.4 cm | 332.1 cm | 337.8 cm | 343.5 cm | 349.3 cm | |
|
Full Body Length (Dress)
|
49.5 in | 50 in | 50.5 in | 51 in | 51.5 in | 52 in | 52.5 in | 53 in | 53.5 in |
| 125.7 cm | 127 cm | 128.3 cm | 129.5 cm | 130.8 cm | 132.1 cm | 133.4 cm | 134.6 cm | 135.9 cm | |
|
Hem Sweep (Dress)
|
108.75 in | 111 in | 113.25 in | 115.5 in | 117.75 in | 120 in | 122.25 in | 124.5 in | 126.75 in |
| 276.2 cm | 281.9 cm | 287.7 cm | 293.4 cm | 299.1 cm | 304.8 cm | 310.5 cm | 316.2 cm | 321.9 cm |
Fabric Notes
Light- to medium-weight wovens with drape: rayon challis and crepe, Tencel/lyocell/modal, and viscose; cotton lawn and batiste; linen and linen/rayon blends; and silks like crepe de chine, charmeuse, and habutai.
Supplies
- Dress fabric (see yardage chart above)
- Lining fabric (for Flutter Sleeve version only)
- Underlining fabric
- Thread to match fabric
- 2-in wide bra back extender kit
- 2 inches of 2-in-wide elastic
| Sewing Pattern | Sizes 2-20 PDF pattern (print-at-home and copy shop options), Sizes 18-34 PDF pattern (print-at-home and copy shop options) |
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Sizes 2-20
Sizes 18-34
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