VERA SHIRT DRESS - PDF

The skill set needed for this design is: INTERMEDIATE

BEGINNER: You have little to no experience in making clothes. You are a beginner in every sense of the word.

CONFIDENT BEGINNER: You have completed a few simple projects involving fabric, patterns, and a sewing machine. However, you have not yet developed complete confidence in sewing. You have seen patterns and understand the basics.

INTERMEDIATE: You have made some sewing projects and are starting to feel confident when making simple items. You are eager to learn how to sew moderately difficult details, such as collars and collar stands, darts, and in-seam pockets. You have used patterns a few times and feel confident using basic patterns.

EXPERIENCED: You have made several sewing projects and feel confident making most garments. You possess the skill set for creating various details, such as welted back pockets and tailored front pockets for pants, as well as vents and cuffs for shirts. You feel confident using most patterns and can make simple adjustments.

EXPERT: You have made a lot of clothes and know you can create the most elaborate garments with excellent results. You have a skill set comparable to that of a tailor and are accustomed to making garments with a lot of detail, linings, and intricate finishes. You are confident using most patterns and usually make adjustments to your patterns, both in design and for personal body shape.

This pattern is available in 16 sizes, ranging from size 32 to 62. Please use our size guide when choosing your size.

The silhouette for this design is slightly fitted, bare that in mind when selecting your size.

Are you in between sizes? Use your bust measurement as you most important guide. It´s also usually best to choose a bigger size rather than a smaller one, when in doubt.

For this design you will need:

- Main fabric.

- Fusing

- Pocket bag fabric (optional)

- Approximately 10 buttons

- Thread

 

You will also need these tools:

- A pair of scissors

- A measuring tape

- Pin needles

- Needle and thread (optional)

- Chalk.

- A sewing machine and/or a overlock machine

- An iron with steam feature.

 

Amount of fabric needed:

 

Main fabric:

 

Width 130 cm

32-34 160 cm

36-38 210 cm

40-42 220 cm

44-46 230 cm

48-50 240 cm

52-54 240 cm

56-58 250 cm

60-62 300 cm

 

Width 140 cm

32-34 160 cm

36-38 170 cm

40-42 220 cm

44-46 230 cm

48-50 230 cm

52-54 240 cm

56-58 250 cm

60-62 250 cm

 

Width 150 cm

32-34 140 cm

36-38 150 cm

40-42 165 cm

44-46 170 cm

48-50 220 cm

52-54 230 cm

56-58 250 cm

60-62 250 cm

 

Fusing:

Width 90 cm

32-34 100 cm

36-46 105 cm

48-58 110 cm

60-62 115 cm

This design includes a collar, inseam pockets and slits at side seams. It´s slightly fitted with a short sleeve and a just below knee length.

If you prefer, you can easily:

- Remove pockets and/or slits.

- Adjust neckline to be with a shirt collar, scooped out rounded neckline or a V-neck without any collar.

- Make the sleeves rolled up or simply hemed. The sleeves can be shortened or lengthened depending on your preference.

- Adjust the fit and silhouette by adjusting or removing the pleats at waistline.

When buying our patterns you choose to purchase either a digital or paper format. This item is the PDF pattern format. You will find the PDF format in the list of all products.

 

Both PDF and paper format include a instructional booklet. This booklet gives you all the info and support you will need for a successful project.

 

It includes:

 

- Measurement and sizing charts

 

- Calculated material consumption

 

-  tools and material needed for the project

 

- Step by step sewing instructions, with illustrations

 

- how to best utilize your material (to reduce waste)

 

- which seam allowances this project needs.

 

DIGITAL PDF

 

When you buy a digital format you will receive a ziped file instantly after placing the order. This way, you are able to start your project today with no delays.

 

This ziped file includes the pattern as PDF files, ready to be printed. You can choose to print the pattern on A4, US letter or A0.

 

A4 contains 42 tiles, US letter contains 42 tiles and A0 contains 2 tiles.

 

PAPER

 

When you buy a paper format you will receive a beautifully designed envelope containing a printed version of the pattern and instructional booklet.