Cinch Dress

$8.00
 

The Cinch Dress is simple and quick to throw together! It looks super cute for a classy occasion but is also extremely comfortable and works wonderfully for play. It features a wide neck and crocheted lace sleeve (with the option of hemming). 

Pattern Type:
PDF - Letter, A0 (including a projector optimized page in the A0 file)

Skill Level:
Beginner

Fabric amount requirements:
NB - 3/6M: 1/2 Yard
6M - 12M: 3/4Yard
12M - 4T: 1 Yard
5T - 9/10: 1 1/2 Yard

Materials:
* Any knit fabric, slub jersey is our favorite to use with this pattern
* 3/8" elastic

Additional Sizes Examples and Pictures:
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Additional Details:
Once payment has gone through you will be able to download your files immediately! You will also receive both a confirmation email and an email with a link to download your files. The confirmation email will also give you the option to view your order where you can download your files. Lots of options! Be sure to check your promotions/spam/junk folders if the email with the file links doesn't come to your inbox.


Please don't share the file with anyone, though you are welcome to share a printed size with others. 

If you have any issues feel free to email hello@lowlandkids.com

Kids - Rompers/One piece swimsuits

Size Height Trunk Inseam Waist Hips
NB 19-21" (53cm) 24" (61cm) 6" (15cm) 14" (35cm) 15" (38cm)
0-3M 21-24" (61cm) 26" (66cm) 6.5" (16cm) 15" (38cm) 15.5" (39cm)
3-6M 24-26" (66cm) 27" (69cm) 7.5" (19cm) 15.5" (39cm) 16" (40cm)
6-9M 26-27" (69cm) 28" (71cm) 8.5" (21cm) 16.25" (41cm) 16.5" (42cm)
9-12M 27-29" (73cm) 29" (74cm) 10" (25cm) 16.75" (43cm) 17" (43cm)
12-18M 29-31" (78cm) 31" (79cm) 11.5" (29cm) 17" (43cm) 18" (46cm)
18-24M 31-33" (83cm) 33" (84cm) 12.25" (31cm) 18.5" (47cm) 18.5" (47cm)
2T 33-36" (91cm) 35" (89cm) 13" (33cm) 19.5" (49cm) 19.5" (49cm)
3T 36-39" (99cm) 37" (94cm) 14" (35cm) 20" (51cm) 21.5" (54cm)
4T 39-44" (112cm) 40" (102cm) 15.5" (39cm) 21" (53cm) 22.5" (57cm)
5T 44-50" (126cm) 41" (104cm) 17" (43cm) 21.5" (54cm) 23" (58cm)
6/7 48-52" (132cm) 43" (109cm) 18.5" (47cm) 22" (56cm) 24" (61cm)
7/8 50-56" (142cm) 45" (114cm) 20" (51cm) 22.5" (57cm) 25" (63cm)
8/9 54-58" (147cm) 47" (119cm) 21.5" (55cm) 23.25" (59cm) 26" (66cm)
9/10 56-62" (157cm) 49" (124cm) 23" (58cm) 24" (61cm) 27" (68cm)

Kids - Pants

Size Height Inseam Waist Hips
NB 19-21" 6" 14" 15"
0-3M 21-24" 6.5" 15" 15.5"
3-6M 24-26" 7.5" 15.5" 16"
6-9M 26-27" 8.5" 16.25" 16.5"
9-12M 27-29" 10" 16.75" 17"
12-18M 29-31" 11.5" 17" 18"
18-24M 31-33" 12.25" 18.5" 18.5"
2T 33-36" 13" 19.5" 19.5"
3T 36-39" 14" 20" 21.5"
4T 39-44" 15.5" 21" 22.5"
5T 44-50" 17" 21.5" 23"
6/7 48-52" 18.5" 22" 24"
7/8 50-56" 20" 22.5" 25"
8/9 54-58" 21.5" 23.25" 26"
9/10 56-62" 23" 24" 27"

Kids - Shorts/Tops/Dresses

Size Height Chest Waist Hips
NB 19-21" (53cm) 15" (38cm) 14" (35cm) 15" (28cm)
0-3M 21-24" (61cm) 16.5" (42cm) 15" (38cm) 15.5" (39cm)
3-6M 24-26" (66cm) 17" (43cm) 15.5" (39cm) 16" (40cm)
6-9M 26-27" (69cm) 17.5" (44cm) 16.25" (41cm) 16.5" (42cm)
9-12M 27-29" (73cm) 18" (46cm) 16.75" (43cm) 17" (43cm)
12-18M 29-31" (78cm) 18.5" (47cm) 17" (43cm) 18" (46cm)
18-24M 31-33" (83cm) 19.5" (49cm) 18.5" (47cm) 18.5" (47cm)
2T 33-36" (91cm) 21" (53cm) 19.5" (49cm) 19.5" (49cm)
3T 36-39" (99cm) 22" (56cm) 20" (51cm) 21.5" (54cm)
4T 39-44" (112cm) 23" (58cm) 21" (53cm) 22.5" (57cm)
5T 44-50" (126cm) 24" (61cm) 21.5" (54cm) 23" (58cm)
6/7 48-52" (132cm) 25" (63cm) 22" (56cm) 24" (61cm)
7/8 50-56" (142cm) 26.25" (66cm) 22.5" (57cm) 25" (63cm)
8/9 54-58" (147cm) 27.25" (69cm) 23.25" (59cm) 26" (66cm)
9/10 56-62" (156cm) 28.5" (71cm) 24" (61cm) 27" (68cm)

Youth

Size Height Chest Waist Hips Trunk
7 50" (127cm) 25" (64cm) 21" (54cm) 26" (66cm) 43" (109cm)
8 52" (132cm) 26" (66cm) 22" (56cm) 27" (69cm) 45" (114cm)
9 54" (137cm) 27" (68cm) 23" (58cm) 28" (71cm) 47" (119cm)
10 56" (142cm) 28" (71cm) 24" (61cm) 29" (74cm) 49" (124cm)
11 57" (145cm) 29" (74cm) 25" (64cm) 30" (76cm) 50" (127cm)
12 58" (147cm) 30" (76cm) 26" (66cm) 31" (79cm) 51" (130cm)
13 59" (149cm) 31" (78cm) 27" (69cm) 32" (81cm) 52" (132cm)
14 60" (152cm) 32" (81cm) 28" (71cm) 33" (84cm) 53" (135cm)
15 61" (155cm) 33" (84cm) 29" (74cm) 34" (86cm) 54" (137cm)
16 62" (158cm) 34" (86cm) 30" (76cm) 35" (89cm) 55" (140cm)
17 63" (160cm) 35" (89cm) 31" (79cm) 36" (92cm) 56" (142cm)
18 64" (163cm) 36" (92cm) 32" (81cm) 37" (94cm) 57" (145cm)

Women's

Size Bust Waist Hips
XXS 31" (79cm) 25" (64cm) 32" (81cm)
XS 33" (84cm) 27" (67cm) 35" (89cm)
S 35" (89cm) 29" (74cm) 37" (94cm)
M 37" (94cm) 32" (81cm) 40" (102cm)
L 39" (99cm) 35" (89cm) 43" (109cm)
XL 43" (109cm) 38" (97cm) 47" (119cm)
1X 47" (119cm) 42" (107cm) 51" (129cm)
2X 52" (132cm) 46" (117cm) 56" (142cm)
3X 57" (145cm) 50" (127cm) 61" (155cm)
4X 62" (158cm) 55" (140cm) 66" (168cm)
5X 67" (170cm) 60" (152cm) 71" (180cm)

Men's

Size Chest Waist Hips
XXS 31" (78cm) 26" (66cm) 31" (78cm)
XS 34" (86cm) 28" (71cm) 34" (86cm)
S 37" (94cm) 31" (78cm) 37" (94cm)
M 40" (102cm) 34" (86cm) 40" (102cm)
L 43" (109cm) 37" (94cm) 43" (109cm)
XL 46" (117cm) 40" (102cm) 45" (114cm)
1X 49" (124cm) 44" (112cm) 47" (119cm)
2X 52" (132cm) 48" (122cm) 49" (124cm)
3X 55" (140cm) 52" (132cm) 52" (132cm)
4X 58" (147cm) 56" (142cm) 55" (140cm)
5X 61" (155cm) 60" (152cm) 58" (147cm)
A quick note before you dive in: Our patterns include multiple files so you can sew the way you like—at home on a printer, at a copyshop (A0), or with a projector.

Quick answers

  • After checkout, you can download your pattern from the confirmation page, from the email we send, or anytime under Account → My Downloads using the same email you purchased with.
  • Your files come in a .zip. It’s easiest to download on a computer, unzip, and you’ll see: Instructions, Letter/A4, A0, and a Projector file.
  • Printing at home? Open the Letter/A4 PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader and print at 100% (Actual Size), then check the test square.
  • Prefer no paper? Use the Projector file. It includes a calibration layer so you can confirm scale before you cut.
  • Need a big print? Send the A0 file to a local copyshop or an online printer.
  • If you get stuck, email hello@lowlandkids.com and we'll be happy to help!


Downloads & accounts


How do I get my files?
Right after payment you’ll see a download button on the confirmation page. We also email you links in your order confirmation email. And you can log in to our website any time and find everything under View Downloads.

What pattern files are included?
Four PDFs: Instructions, Letter/A4 (home printing), A0 (copyshop), and Projector.

Can I download on my phone or tablet?
Yes! Check out our Printing and Projector tips page for specific guidance.


Projector sewing (quick start)


Do your patterns include projector files?
Yes—our current catalog includes projector-optimized files for nearly all patterns. You’ll see “Projector” listed in each download.

How do I check scale?
Open the Projector file and turn on the calibration layer. Confirm the 1” / 2.5 cm squares measure correctly. If you move your projector or cutting surface, re-check before you cut.

Any setup tips?
Keep the text/markers layer visible. If labels look faint, check your PDF viewer’s accessibility settings and disable “replace document colors.” You can also enable the black background layer for higher contrast.


Print-at-home (Letter/A4)

1. Open the Letter/A4 PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
2. In the print dialog, choose Actual Size (100%) and auto portrait/landscape.
3. Print the page with the test square first; measure to confirm scale.

Troubleshooting:
  • If the whole pattern prints on a single page, you likely opened the wrong file (use Letter/A4, not A0 or Projector).
  • If lines look fuzzy or misaligned, try “Print as image,” make sure your printer driver is up to date, and restart your computer.


Copyshop / A0

Download the A0 file and send it to a copyshop or an online service. Many sewists print a single master copy and trace sizes as needed.

Note that we protect our patterns by locking the pdf files to prevent editing in tools like Adobe Illustrator. In rare circumstances copy shops might use software that invisibly requests edit access and will show errors when attempting to open our files. 


Layers (print only the sizes you need)

All patterns include layers. Open the Layers panel in Acrobat Reader and hide sizes you don’t need. This keeps lines clear and makes grading between sizes easier.


Sizing & skill level

Each product page shows the skill level and links to the size chart. If measurements land between sizes, it’s common to use the width of one size and the length of another.


What machines do I need?

A regular sewing machine is all you need to start. A serger is optional but great for knit fabrics and tidy seams. A coverstitch is helpful for professional hems but not required.


Can I sell what I make?

Yes—items must be sewn by you personally. Mass production or outsourcing isn’t allowed. For manufacturing inquiries, email us.


Need help?

We’re happy to troubleshoot downloads, printing, or projector setup. Email hello@lowlandkids.com and include your order email and a screenshot of your issue if you can.
 

Customers praised this sewing pattern as "quick and easy" with clear instructions perfect for beginners. The dress is versatile, modern, and adorable. Some noted sizing runs large, recommending measuring first. One customer mentioned excessive armhole openings. Overall, shoppers love the results and plan to make more.

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Isabelle C.
Gorgeous

Perfect, easy sew look amazing I’ve personally saved on paper and only printed the neck section of the back of the dress since it is the exact same for the body :)

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Mariana C.
Love it

Love it

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Trista H.
Cute, easy, adorable pattern

I've made two of these cinch dresses, one for each of my daughters and we all love them! Can't wait to sew up more! Easy to follow tutorial and an easy pattern to project or print (I've done both!)

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Christina C.
Easy pattern for beginners. Love

Easy pattern for beginners. Love the style.

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Bri E.
Such a quick and easy

Such a quick and easy sew! Don’t be intimidated by the elastic - instructions for two methods are included in this pattern and both were easy and turned out so well. It’s a versatile tunic/dress - looks super cute with a turtleneck under it for fall.

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Alissia M.
Simple et très bien expliqué.

Simple et très bien expliqué. Je sens que ma fille va beaucoup porter ce modèle

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Caroline G.
Too much open underground arms

Too much open underground arms

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Janice S.
Fun, easy dress

The cinch dress was an easy sew!! I used some very soft ribbed knit and it was perfect for my 6-month old granddaughter. I used a lettuce hem for the hem - wish I had done that for the sleeves too! I will be making more as she grows! Thank you!

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Jacqueline R.
Love this pattern!

This pattern was my first time sewing with knits and I found it incredibly easy to follow. The binding tutorial was super helpful and I think my dresses turned out super cute. My girls love them!

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Shelby B.
A must have!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this pattern! So easy to sew up. I ended up using bias tape instead of the casing method due to personal preference and ease but I love it!

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Alma Igual Pérez
Precioso, muy fácil.

Precioso, muy fácil.

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Sahrit W.
Great Pattern! Love the results

Great Pattern! Love the results :)

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Linda M.
I haven't sewn the cinch

I haven't sewn the cinch dress yet. I have looked over the instructions and can tell it's going to be easy to put together. I do see other patterns I would like to purchase in the future.

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marlene brosseau
Juste parfait

Juste parfait

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Anne-Rieke Schweigtz
Super cute dress for girls

This pattern is really modern and cute. It was super easy to sew. Loved the service and the instruction!

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Tiffany D.
A new wardrobe staple!

Another fantastic pattern! I added cuffs, so that made it challenging to figure out. But the actual pattern is an easy sew. I made her rtw size and it’s perfect My daughter is obsessed.

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Georgia S.
It was such an easy

It was such an easy sew. I had to sew the next size down for my granddaughter. Using her measurements I cut out her size, but it was going to be huge so I did the next size down, it was still too big. I think it will fit next year. I LOVE your patterns. Would love more adult patterns. Thanks for such great patterns!

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Shawna S.
Love it!

The tutorial was thorough and detailed, and the finished product was exactly as promised! This is a super-cute pattern that I'll definitely be using again!

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Tosha O.
So darn cute! Quick make

Super easy to follow along and cut just few pieces and have the cutest cinched dress is no time. My nieces loves them! I only have boys so I enjoy making dresses when I can!

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Laura V.
Super fast and easy

I've made two already and they are marvelous. The first one fit a little too big on my girl but that's because I went by size and didn't measure.

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Bonell De Canha
So quick and easy to

So quick and easy to make. Trying to figure out how to up-size for my size :)

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Mariza S.
It's a Cinch!

The pattern was easy to follow. All I changed was the way the arm section is finished. My little girls love their dresses! I will be making many more i future

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Mariza S.
The pattern was easy to

The pattern was easy to follow and the result was gorgeous. I will definitely be making more of these.