The Dress Shirt is a versatile dress inspired by a classic men’s shirt. This dress is relaxed and cut to be loose, making it great for layering in fall/winter or on it's own throughout spring/summer. This pattern features a yoke and 2 unique sleeve options.
When making this Dress Shirt, you’ll learn to work with a commercial sewing pattern to find your perfect size. This dress is great for showing off your favourite fabric, with cute sleeves and a front yolk with accent topstitching.
Throughout the lesson, class participants will learn how to sew set in sleeves, make gathers, work with curves, sew a lined yolk, make box pleats, plus so much more!
Age: Adult
Time: 8.25 hours, 3 sessions
Skill Level: Advanced
Prerequisites: 101 Sewing Machine Tote Bag or Throw Pillow, plus at least two or three level 200 or 300, or equivalent experience
Skills Learned:
- using a commercial sewing pattern
- finding the correct pattern size based on measurements
- sewing sleeves
- working with gathers
- sewing box pleats
- hemming
Pattern Details: The Merchant and Mills Dress Shirt pattern includes bust sizes from 32" to 55". If you are outside these bust measurements, please let us know when you join the class so we can ensure the pattern and fabric requirements are appropriate for your project.
To join one of our classes, please call us at 604-879-3031 to place your deposit and reserve your spot! Our classes sell out quickly and we accept registration over the phone with a credit card, or stop by our shop to pay in person.
