Ever see a button-front dress from afar and think, ‘I wish I could wear that’? Having big boobs often makes button-up styles a no-go zone unless you enjoy flashing the world, but the Winvale changes all that!
The Winvale Dress & Tunic is a modern take on the classic shirtdress, tailored especially for curves. Not only can you choose from two lengths—it also mixes and matches with the Vernon Shirt, so you have even more ways to make it your own. Learn more about this month’s Club pattern below!
The Winvale Dress & Tunic comes in sizes 0–32, and cup sizes C–H, and it’s exclusively available to Cashmerette Club members. Not a member yet? Join today for as little as $9 a month and get the Winvale instantly.
Aimee’s measurements are high bust 49″ (124 cm), full bust 54.5″ (138 cm), waist 52″ (132 cm), and hips 62″ (157 cm), and she is 5′ 5″. She’s wearing a size 24 G/H, graded to a 32 waist and hip. Her Winvale is made with non-stretch ramie generously gifted by Yardblox.
Dhara’s measurements are high bust 36” (91 cm) , full bust 38” (96 cm), waist 31” (78 cm) , and hips 37” (93 cm), and she is 5’ 2”. She’s wearing a 8 E/F graded to a size 4 hip. Her Winvale is made with mid-weight linen generously gifted by Core Fabrics.
Jenny’s measurements are high bust 43” (109 cm), full bust 48” (121 cm), waist 40” (101.6 cm), hip 45” (114 cm) and she’s 5’ 6”. She’s wearing a size 18 G/H, graded to a size 16 hip. Her Winvale is made with yarn dyed chambray generously gifted by Core Fabrics.
Carrie’s measurements are high bust 34” (86 cm), full bust 38” (96 cm), waist 31” (78 cm), hip 39” (99 cm) and she’s 5’4”. She’s wearing a size 8 E/F graded to a 10 in the waist and hips. Her Winvale features the lantern sleeves and dramatic collar from the Vernon Shirt, and is made with organic cotton sateen generously gifted by Blackbird Fabrics.
Meet the Winvale Dress & Tunic
Get the fabulous, curvy fit you deserve with cup sizes C-H. Whether you choose the midi-length dress or hip-length tunic, fellow sewists will admire the many thoughtful details that set your Winvale apart. These include:
- An innovative button placket with clean-finish buttonholes
- A swooping curved hem
- An adjustable back tie for additional waist shaping
- Bust darts
- Fisheye darts in the front and back
- Chest pocket
- Foldback cuffs
And good news to everyone out there who’s tired of sewing buttonholes: you don’t have to worry about them when working on the Winvale’s main closure. We designed the button placket to be constructed in a unique way, where you leave gaps in the stitching for the buttons rather than sewing traditional buttonholes.
It’s rated advanced beginner, but it’s also suitable for confident beginners, especially when using our free video sewalong, hosted by Alex of Masson Lifestyle.
Picking fabric for your Winvale
The Winvale is designed for light- to mid-weight woven fabrics such as shirting, lawn, linen, chambray, or flannel.
Looking for new fabrics for your Winvale? Our friends at Yardblox are offering 10% this month exclusively for Club members—head to the Club Dashboard to get the code!
Shop Winvale fabric kits
Our friends at Core Fabrics want to help you sew your dream dress or tunic with 5 all-in-one Winvale kits, available while supplies last!
Complete your collection for 30% off
Excited to take your Winvale to the next level? Here are all the ways the Winvale works with the Vernon Shirt, Selwyn Top, and Swanton Blouse:
To customize your Winvale:
- Add the Vernon’s sleeves: standard or lantern
- Swap in the Vernon’s collars: standard or oversized
- Try the Swanton’s short puffy sleeves
To use the Winvale’s features with other patterns:
- Add the Winvale’s sleeve to the Vernon, Selwyn, or Swanton
- Use the Winvale’s collar on the Vernon
Club members get an exclusive 30% off the Vernon Shirt all month long, so you can mix and match to your heart’s content and get the most out of your Winvale!
Fabric requirements for the Winvale
Finished garment measurements for the Winvale
More from the Club this month
Your time is precious, and nothing slows down a sewing project like picking the wrong size. That’s why I’m a big believer in getting sizing right from the start—it can save you hours of unnecessary adjustments!
This month’s masterclass is all about choosing the right size, the first and most important step to sewing clothes that actually fit. Once you’ve got it down, every project will be that much easier—and way more fun!
Want to unlock a treasure trove of fitting expertise? Consider becoming a Plus or All Access member of the Cashmerette Club to access our entire library of video lessons, and demystify the more elusive aspects of fitting with clear, step-by-step videos.
Ever feel a little intimidated by PDF patterns? You’re not alone! But once you get the hang of them, they open up a world of possibilities—and I’m here to help.
In this month’s live event, I’ll be sharing my best tips and tricks for using digital patterns, including how to print at home or at a copyshop, use layers, and store your patterns. By the end of the session, you’ll feel confident tackling PDFs with ease!
Join me live on Wednesday, March 26th at 12pm ET (9am PT, 4pm GMT, and March 27 @ 3am AEDT).
Let’s make something beautiful
In a world where most button-front styles can feel suffocating when you have curves, the Winvale Dress & Tunic is a breath of fresh air!
What will your Winvale look like? Monochrome or playful print? Modern shirtdress or tunic? Use hashtags #WinvaleDress, #WinvaleTunic, and #CashmeretteClub, so I can see how you’re making the Winvale uniquely yours. Happy sewing!
