Carter Dress and Top

by Style Arc

experience recommended

The dress version has a knit bodice and a knit or woven skirt.

Fabric recommendations: Mid weight knits with at least 30% stretch, and for the skirt, the same fabric or a lightweight woven, such as ponte, cotton jersey, unbrushed fleece, t-shirt knits, linen, cotton poplin, voile, silk, or rayon/viscose.

Size range: Chest: 30.5" - 58.5", Waist: 23.5" - 50.5", Hips: 32.5" - 61"

Published: 2025-06-25

Garment Type(s):
  • Shift Dresses
  • Sleeveless Dresses
  • T-Shirts
  • Sleeveless Tops
Design Features & Options:
  • The Basics
    • Pockets
  • Body Elements
    • Fitted Chest & Waist
    • Collar
    • High or Crew Neck
    • Scoop Neck
    • Boat Neck
    • V-Neck
  • Sleeve Elements
    • Sleeveless
    • Short Sleeves
    • Long Sleeves
    • Fitted or Tapered Sleeves
    • Set-in Shoulder
  • Bottom Elements
    • A-Line Skirt
    • Shirt or Hip Length
    • Tea or Midi Length
  • Flourishes
    • Gathered
The designer's photo of a finished Carter Dress and Top.

To see the full details or buy the pattern, go to Style Arc's website.

To see some Instagram examples of this pattern, search for the pattern hashtag #CarterDress.