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Shirt Dress

Dresses · Medium

Shirt Dress

Buttons, a crisp collar, and a shape that works from casual to polished.

Adjustable style options: 7

Forma: 40 MTC · Misura: 50 MTC · Precisa: 60 MTC

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Style options

Adjustable style options: 7

Fit

Changes the overall “Fit” character of the “Silhouette”.

Variants: fitted, regular, relaxed

Length variant

Changes the target garment length without switching to a different base block.

Variants: mini, midi, maxi

Sleeve length

Chooses sleeve length without changing the garment body.

Variants: short, three-quarter, long

Collar style

Changes the collar family while keeping the same body block.

Variants: kent, mao, none

Cuff (separate piece)

Adds a separate cuff piece at the sleeve end instead of a simple hem.

Switch: on or off

Shoulder slope (cm)

Makes the shoulder slope steeper or flatter.

Numeric adjustment in centimetres

Front/back balance (cm)

Shifts length between the front and back at the waist.

Numeric adjustment in centimetres

Measurements this pattern needs

The engine drafts this model from 8 body measurements. You enter them once in your profile; each one comes with a note on how to measure.

  • Bust circumference

    Measure around the fullest part of the bust, keeping the tape level across the center back and bust apex.

  • Waist circumference

    Measure around the narrowest part of the torso (waist).

  • Hip circumference

    Measure around the fullest part of the hips, keeping the tape level.

  • Back length

    From the seventh cervical vertebra to the waistline along the spine.

  • Shoulder width

    Back shoulder width: from shoulder point to shoulder point.

  • Neck circumference

    Around the base of the neck, just above the collarbones.

  • Arm length

    Put your hand on your hip so the arm is bent. Measure from the shoulder bone over the elbow to the wrist bone.

  • Wrist circumference

    Loose wrist circumference.

How to take these measurements: the guide

Pattern pieces

For sample measurements (height 176 cm, bust 96 cm, waist 78 cm, hips 102 cm) the pattern has 5 pieces. The sizes for your own measurements are computed in the creator.

  • Front

    32.5 × 110 cm · cut 2×

  • Back

    29.5 × 109.5 cm · cut 1× · on the fold

  • Sleeve

    40.2 × 61 cm · cut 2×

  • Collar Stand

    21 × 3 cm · cut 2× · on the fold

  • Collar

    22 × 5.7 cm · cut 2× · on the fold

Estimated fabric consumption

About 3.5 m on a 110 cm bolt or 2.1 m on a 140, 150, 160, and 180 cm bolt, for the same sample measurements and default options. The exact estimate for your measurements appears in the creator before you download the PDF.

Fabrics suggested for this model: Cotton poplin, Linen, Cotton lawn, Viscose.

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Questions about the Shirt Dress pattern

How do I get a Shirt Dress pattern made to my measurements?

Sign in, enter your measurements once as a profile, pick Shirt Dress and the engine drafts the pattern from those numbers. You see a free preview first and pay only when you download the PDF.

Do I need pattern-making experience for Shirt Dress?

No. The pattern arrives ready to cut, with seam allowances, grainlines, notches and piece labels. Sewing difficulty of this model: Medium.

How much does the Shirt Dress pattern cost?

From 40 to 60 MTC, depending on the construction mode: Forma 40 MTC, Misura 50 MTC, Precisa 60 MTC. The preview is free and re-downloading a saved pattern never costs anything.

Can I change the style of Shirt Dress?

Yes. This model's adjustable style options are listed above: 7 in total. Set them before generating, and regenerate later with different settings if you change your mind.

What files do I get?

Five PDFs in one download: A4 and Letter (US) tiles for home printing, A0 for a copy shop or plotter, and projector layouts in light and dark themes.

How do I print and assemble the pattern at home?

Print at 100% scale, check the test square, trim the page margins and tape the pages together using the match marks. The help section walks you through it step by step.

What if my measurements change?

Update your profile and generate a fresh version instead of altering the old pattern. Every saved version stays in your archive and can be downloaded again for free.

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