The Dress Shirt is a lightweight, versatile dress inspired by a classic men’s shirt. This dress is relaxed and cut to be loose making it the ultimate dress to wear throughout the summer months. This pattern features a yoke and a rolled or short sleeve.
For sizing, material list, and finished measurements, please refer to the images.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Sizes: 8-18 included; Bust: 32.25" - 41.75", Waist: 25.5" - 35"
Recommended Fabrics: Mid to lightweight fabric that will gather and pleat well, such as cotton chambray, cotton linen union, or lightweight denim.
Fabric Requirements:
All Self:
Short Sleeves:
Sizes 8-12, 44" wide = 3.5 yards
Sizes 14-18, 44" wide = 3.5 yards
Sizes 8-12, 55" wide = 2.5 yards
Sizes 14-18, 55" wide = 2.75 yards
Rolled Up Sleeves:
Sizes 8-12, 44" wide = 3.75 yards
Sizes 14-18, 44" wide = 4 yards
Sizes 8-12, 55" wide = 2.75 yards
Sizes 14-18, 55" wide 2.75 yards
If using lining for Yoke and Bib:
Short Sleeves:
Sizes 8-12, 44" wide = 3.25 yards
Sizes 14-18, 44" wide = 3.25 yards
Sizes 8-12, 55" wide = 2.75 yards
Sizes 14-18, 55" wide = 2.75 yards
Rolled Up Sleeves:
Sizes 8-12, 44" wide = 3.5 yards
Sizes 14-18, 44" wide = 3.75 yards
Sizes 8-12, 55" wide = 2.75 yards
Sizes 14-18, 55" wide = 2.75 yards
Lining:
All sizes, all widths = .75 yards
