The Dress Shirt is a relaxed, easy-to-wear dress inspired by the simplicity of a traditional grandad shirt. With its loose, classic cut and generous shape, it’s wonderfully comfortable while still looking effortlessly put together.
Choose between short or long sleeves, with the option to roll up the longer sleeves for an easy, casual look. The yoke and bib can be made in the main fabric or lined in a lighter or contrasting cloth.
This is a multi-size paper pattern supplied in an envelope and includes UK sizes 8–18.
Suggested Fabrics:
Linen, linen blends, Tencel, Tencel/linen blends, lightweight denim, cotton chambray, Indian handweaves and fine wool.
Fabric Requirements:
Requirements are for fabric with or without nap.
All Self – Short/Rolled-Up Sleeves:
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| Fabric Width |
Sizes 8–12 |
Sizes 8–12 |
Sizes 14–18 |
Sizes 14–18 |
| 110cm wide |
3.1m |
3.3m |
3.2m |
3.5m |
| 120cm wide |
2.3m |
2.4m |
3.1m |
3.3m |
| 140cm wide |
2.3m |
2.4m |
2.5m |
2.5m |
| 150cm wide |
1.9m |
1.9m |
2.5m |
2.5m |
Using Lining for Yoke & Bib – Short/Rolled-Up Sleeves:
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| Fabric Width |
Sizes 8–12 |
Sizes 8–12 |
Sizes 14–18 |
Sizes 14–18 |
| 110cm wide |
2.9m |
3.2m |
3.0m |
3.4m |
| 120cm wide |
2.3m |
2.4m |
2.8m |
3.1m |
| 140cm wide |
2.3m |
2.4m |
2.4m |
2.5m |
| 150cm wide |
1.6m |
1.9m |
2.4m |
2.4m |
| Lining – all widths |
0.6m |
0.6m |
0.6m |
0.6m |
You will also need:
Ability: Intermediate
