When a shirt dress pattern is so stylish and also so comfy, it is like winning the style lottery! We designed this summer dress, perfect for the warmer months. We just love its relaxed fit and you will too. Sew your own perfect dress and add a breezy style to your look. This summer dress will keep you ahead of trends!

Design Highlights

Elbow-length sleeves
Maxi length dress
Spread collar
Tie belt
Button-down collar

How To Style And Wear Your Shirt Dress Sewing Pattern

This is a timeless piece that you can wear season after season. Here are some easy tips on how to style your shirtdress:

Wear it with sneakers and a denim jacket for a casual look.

Dress it up with heels and a blazer for a more polished look.

The possibilities are endless!

Whether you're looking for a new workwear dress or a casual weekend frock, this shirtdress pattern is sure to become one of your wardrobe staples.

Shirt Dress Pattern Overview

The classic shirtdress is given a very refreshing makeover with this modern design. It features a sweeping floor length silhouette that can be cinched at the waist with a tie belt, for an extra bit of confidence to take on any occasion.

Sewing Level

The April shirt dress is great for an medium skilled sewing enthusiast

More Of What's Inside Our Dress Pattern

A printable PDF sewing pattern format (You will need Adobe Reader on your computer to open the PDF files)
All Sizes included in the package: EU 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54
Measurement sheet and size chart
Step-by-step instruction booklet on how to cut and sew your pattern
Assembling the pattern piece
Step by Step Instructions with Illustrations
Different sizes you can choose from
A4 and Letter format for printing at home
Projector files for projecting the patterns directly onto the fabric using the home projector

Supplies

Sewing Your Perfect Size Dress

The creative mind is a powerful thing, and with the right tools it can take you to new heights. Let's put our minds together on this project so that you create an original fashion item from scratch!

You'll need:

Your April printed pattern
Preferred fabric
Color matching thread
Elastic 1 cm wide for waist
13 buttons
fusible interlining
Sewing Machine

Seam Allowance

1.4 cm hem (double turned)
1 cm for the rest of the seams

Fabric Suggestion:

When you're looking for the perfect fabric to create your new summer outfit, consider a lightweight woven fabric, like cotton poplin, rayon challis or linen blends. They're lightweight and soft fabrics so it will be comfortable to wear

How much fabric do you need for your diy dress?

In the following table, we've included fabric requirements for each size. The measurements apply to fabrics with a width useful for 140-150 cm. You may need to redo pattern placement depending upon how wide your fabric is.

Check your contraction!

Be sure to buy fabric that is on the contraction-friendly side of things. You'll want it steamed and ironed at its highest recommended temperature, which will help keep your garment a true fit to its sewn size even after the initial wash

How To Sew It

Sewing A Dress - Instructions

Now that everything is set up and you're ready to sew, let's get started. We've included easy-to-follow instructions with our pattern.

Just keep reading!

sew the shoulders of the bodice, overlock the seam allowance and iron
Sew the bridles of the sleeves and attach them to the sleeve in the place indicated on the pattern
sew the sleeves in the armholes, overlock and iron the seam
Sew the hem of the sleeves, turning twice and iron, according to the pattern and sew on the edge
Sew the side seam, starting from the sleeve until the waist. overlock and iron the seam
Sew the skirt, the fronts with the backs, good sides together. overlock and iron
The skirt is attached to the bust on the waist, taking care to match the notches. overlock the seam and iron
Sew on the waist seam an elastic 1cm wide, with a zigzag seam, length corresponding to each size, starting at the inner edge of the button stand
Form the button stand by bending inwards the center of the face according to the pattern and fix it like a topstitch
The hem is ironed inwards 0.7cm, folded once more inwards and sewn at 0.6cm (double turned hem)
Apply interlining on the collars and the collar stand
Sew the two sides of the collar, good sides together. Cut the seam allowance narrow and cut the corners obliquely. The collar is turned and ironed. Take one of the collar stands and iron the hem at 1 cm on the inside. Place the collar between the pieces of the collar stand and sew all 3 together.
The outer collar stand is sewn on the edge of the neckline, good sides together. Then sew a topstitch at 1mm to attach the inner collar stand.
Sew the buttonholes according to the markings, then sew the buttons
Sew the cord, turn and iron

Good job! You've reached your goal! You created a stylish shirtdress from your sewing pattern. I look forward to seeing what you create next!

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A free sewing pattern is waiting for you

Let's see if our patterns fit your personality! Download our free off shoulder top pattern to get an idea of the quality of our patterns and see if we are a match to your style. We also designed a free tiered maki skirt, if you want to make a boho matching outfit.

Size chart

Terms of use

This digital pattern is for personal use only. No part of the pattern can be shared, reproduced, or resold in any format. Thank you so much!

**Due to the electronic nature of this pattern, refunds and exchanges are not accepted. If you have problems or questions, feel free to contact me via message

APRIL – Shirt Dress Pattern