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Linen Shirt Dress

A relaxed linen shirt dress with a band collar and sash belt.

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Drafted from 9 of your measurements. No size chart approximation.

What You Get

  1. Pattern pieces: Front Bodice (Right / buttonhole side), Front Bodice (Left / button side), Back Bodice, Skirt Front, Skirt Back, Collar Stand, Collar Leaf, Front Facing, Short Sleeve, Self-Fabric Sash, Belt Loop Strip
  2. Download formats: Tiled PDF (US Letter and A4 for home printing), projector file for no-print cutting, A0 large-format for copy-shop printing
  3. Construction steps: 1. Sew shoulder seams / 2. Attach collar / 3. Finish front placket and facing...
  4. Materials guide: Fabric recommendations with yardage estimates, notions list, needle and thread guide, and machine settings
  5. Scale check: 1:1 verification square so you can confirm print accuracy before cutting any fabric

Customizable Options

  • Collar: Classic point collar / Camp / revere collar / Mandarin band collar
  • Skirt shape: A-line (+4″ hem flare per panel) / Straight / fitted / Gathered (1.5× hip width)
  • Sleeve: Short (9″) / Roll-up (17″) / Long (26″) / Sleeveless
  • Bodice fit: Fitted (+2″) / Relaxed (+4″)
  • Bust dart: Yes (side seam dart) / No
  • Belt / sash: Self-fabric sash (loops) / Structured belt (interfaced) / None
  • Buttons: 6 buttons / 7 buttons / 8 buttons
  • Dress length: Midi (knee + 8″) / Knee (−1″ above) / Mini (mid-thigh) / Maxi (full length)
  • Seam allowance: ½″ / ⅝″

Drafted from 9 of your measurements

Every dimension is drafted from your measurements. No grading, no size charts.

What we draftSource
Chest circumferenceDrafted directly from your chest measurement
Shoulder widthDrafted directly from your shoulder measurement
Neck circumferenceDrafted directly from your neck measurement
Bicep circumferenceDrafted directly from your bicep measurement
Waist circumferenceDrafted directly from your waist measurement
Hip circumferenceDrafted directly from your hip measurement
Torso lengthDrafted directly from your torsoLength measurement
Skirt lengthDrafted directly from your skirtLength measurement
waistToArmpitDrafted directly from your waistToArmpit measurement

Fabric Recommendations

  • Cotton chambray
  • Cotton poplin
  • Cotton lawn
  • Lightweight linen
  • Rayon challis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this different from the regular shirt dress?

Band collar instead of point collar, more relaxed fit, designed for linen.

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