The Alder Shirtdress is a loosely fitted sleeveless shirtdress. It features a collar, bust darts, two breast pockets, bias faced armholes and a full button-down front. View A has an A-line shape with a curved hem and view B has a gathered skirt at the back and sides.
For sizing, material list, and finished measurements, please refer to the images.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: 14 - 32 included; Bust: 40"- 58", Waist: 33"- 51"
Recommended Fabrics: See some of our favourite suggestions here. Light to medium weight woven fabrics ranging from silk twill and charmeuse; rayon and rayon blends; cotton shirting, poplin chambray, and sateen; light to mid-weight denim; linen and linen blends. Extra fabric may be needed to match plaids, stripes, or one-way print designs.
Needed Notions: Shop the Alder Shirtdress notion requirements.
Fabric Requirements:
View A:
Sizes 14-20, 45” wide = 3 yards
Sizes 22-32, 45” wide = 3.25 yards
Sizes 14-18, 54” wide = 2.5 yards
Size 20, 54” wide = 2.75 yards
Sizes 22-26, 54” wide = 3 yards
Sizes 28-32, 54” wide = 3.25 yards
View B:
Sizes 14-18, 45” wide = 4 yards
Sizes 20-22, 45” wide = 4.5 yards
Sizes 24-30, 45” wide = 4.75 yards
Sizes 32, 45” wide = 5 yards
Sizes 14-26, 54” wide = 3.25 yards
Sizes 28-32, 54” wide = 3.5 yards
All sizes: 22-25" wide fusible interfacing = 1.25 yards
