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T-Shirt Dress (W)

A t-shirt dress drafted to your bust, waist, and hip measurements. The relaxed knit construction makes this a comfortable, easy-wearing dress you can sew in an afternoon.

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

What You Get

  1. Pattern pieces: Front Body, Back Body, Sleeve, Neckband (rib)
  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 neckband / 3. Set sleeves...
  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

  • Neckline: Scoop (default) / Crew / V-neck
  • Fit: Fitted (+2″) / Relaxed (+4″)
  • Sleeve: Short (7″) / Cap (3″) / ¾ length (17″) / Long (24″)
  • Length: Knee / Midi (+6″) / Maxi (+14″) / Mini (−6″)
  • Hem: Straight (twin needle) / Rib hem band
  • Seam allowance: ⅜″ / ½″
  • Hem allowance: ¾″ twin-needle / 1″

Style Variations

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
sleeveLengthDrafted directly from your sleeveLength measurement
Bicep circumferenceDrafted directly from your bicep measurement
Torso lengthDrafted directly from your torsoLength measurement
Hip circumferenceDrafted directly from your hip measurement
Skirt lengthDrafted directly from your skirtLength measurement
waistToArmpitDrafted directly from your waistToArmpit measurement

Fabric Recommendations

  • Cotton jersey
  • Rayon jersey
  • French terry
  • Ponte (double knit)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What knit fabric works for a t-shirt dress?

Cotton jersey, cotton-modal, or rayon jersey with good drape. A medium-weight knit with 25%+ stretch gives the best results.

How does the fit compare to a regular tee?

The t-shirt dress uses the same shoulder and bust fit as the fitted tee, extended to your chosen dress length with optional waist shaping.

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