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Shirt Dress (W)

A button-front shirt dress drafted to your bust, waist, and hip measurements. Collar, cuffs, and waist shaping create a polished, wear-anywhere dress sized to your body.

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

What You Get

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
Download formats: Tiled PDF (US Letter and A4 for home printing), projector file for no-print cutting, A0 large-format for copy-shop printing
Construction steps: 1. Sew shoulder seams / 2. Attach collar / 3. Finish front placket and facing...
Materials guide: Fabric recommendations with yardage estimates, notions list, needle and thread guide, and machine settings
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″

Style Variations

Linen Shirt Dress

Drafted from 9 of your measurements

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

What we draft	Source
Chest circumference	Drafted directly from your chest measurement
Shoulder width	Drafted directly from your shoulder measurement
Neck circumference	Drafted directly from your neck measurement
Bicep circumference	Drafted directly from your bicep measurement
Waist circumference	Drafted directly from your waist measurement
Hip circumference	Drafted directly from your hip measurement
Torso length	Drafted directly from your torsoLength measurement
Skirt length	Drafted directly from your skirtLength measurement
waistToArmpit	Drafted 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 fabric works for a shirt dress?

Cotton poplin, chambray, linen, or rayon twill - any light to medium-weight woven with a soft hand. The dress benefits from fabric that holds a collar shape.

How complex is this pattern?

The shirt dress is rated as a tailored-level project. It combines a fitted bodice with collar, placket, and buttonholes. Comfortable sewing skills are recommended.

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