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vintage shirt dress

vintage shirt dress Classic Shirt Dress – The Sewing Revival

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Description

vintage shirt dress Classic Shirt Dress – The Sewing RevivalThe Classic Shirt Dress is a wardrobe work horse, able to be flashed up for work or special occassions, or chic relaxed in the weekend. Tailored or looser bodice options (with back darts, pleat or gather). This pattern comes with 2 pocket options, an easy sew 3 4 sleeve and short sleeve with cuff and easy fold under button stand. There are instructions to add a contrasting button stand to have a bit of creative fun. PATTERN FEATURES: BASE PATTERN

The Classic Shirt Dress is a wardrobe work horse, able to be flashed up for work or special occassions, or chic relaxed in the weekend.  Tailored or looser bodice options (with back darts, pleat or gather). This pattern comes with 2 pocket options, an easy sew 3/4 sleeve and short sleeve with cuff and easy fold under button stand. There are instructions to add a contrasting button stand to have a bit of creative fun.

PATTERN FEATURES:

BASE PATTERN INCLUDES:

  • Standard or mandarin collar
  • Back gather for increased ease.
  • Traditional 3/4 length sleeve
  • Short sleeve with deep cuff
  • Instructions to create a Frill Collar & Contrasting button stand
  • Patch pocket and in-seam pocket options
  • 6 style options (3 collars x2 sleeves x 2 pocket options)
  • Sizes NZ/AU 6-24 | US 2-20 (purchased in size bundles of 4)-refer purchasing options

SLEEVE & COLLAR EXTENSION PACKS:

This shirt is part of the D-I-Y Shirt Collection (Design-It-Yourself) with a range of sleeve expansion packs  - so you can sew your own design like a high street designer.

BUNDLE this pattern with the CLASSIC SHIRT to receive the shirt length, Half Puff sleeve & Traditional Placket sleeve options PLUS Gathered sleeve pack as a bonus.

Please refer "Size & FItting" tab for more information on bust fit.

Download our FREE Collar Stand Guide HERE.

Share your makes on Instagram & Facebook tagging #TSRClassicShirtDress and @thesewingrevival

FABRIC

Please refer to the FABRIC REQUIREMENT CHART as one of the last images on this product listing. You can magnify this image if viewing it on a mobile phone whilst in a fabric store.

The Classic shirt dress is perfect for light to mid weight WOVEN FABRIC.
We highly recommend cotton and light weight linen.

DIFFICULTY

 INTERMEDIATE

TUTORIALS

Video tutorial support on how to attach the yoke using the Burrito method, how to complete a Full Bust Adjustment (FBA), adding snap fasteners.

Please refer "Size & FItting" tab for more info on bust fit.

 

SIZE & FITTING

Choose the syle for the fit you want to acheive.

Small - (NZ/AU/UK 6-8-10-12  | US 2-4-6-8)                    
Medium - (NZ/AU/UK 10-12-14-16  | US 6-8-10-12)       
Large - (NZ/AU/UK 14-16-18-20  | US 10-12-14-16)        
X-Large - (NZ/AU/UK 18-20-22-24  | US 14-16-18-20)    

Designed for a "C" cup there is a VIDEO TUTORIAL on how to complete an easy FBA (Full bust adjustment) for larger busts. If you have a larger bust (and do not wish to complete an FBA) you may like the iGathered Shirt and dress which has much more ease around the chest.

PATTERN HACKS - view pattern hack section of the instructions for cutting out and sewing a contrasting or hidden button stand.


WHAT DO I GET WITH MY PURCHASE?

Please note you are purchasing a digital pattern that will be sent directly to your email inbox after payment. You can print this pattern at home on A4 or US letter-sized paper or take it to a print shop for large scale printing (AO size). *You will not receive a hard copy printed pattern.*

Instant download available immediately after checkout includes:

1. Instructions

2. PAH Pattern file (PAH=Print at home)
For printing in A4 or US Letter on a home printer. Printing at home is the most cost-effective, and sticking your pattern tiles together to make your full size pattern is easy. Further information for printing at home can be found in our Resources section here. 

3. AO Pattern file
AO is a large scale file designed to be printed at a Print Copy Shop. You cannot print this on your home printer as it is too big. If you choose to use this large file you will pay extra to have it printed but you do not have to stick anything together.

You can use the ADOBE LAYERS FEATURE to open the PAH pattern file and print only the size you need (and eliminate the "noise" of the unwanted sizes). You can also use the URL and bookmark links within the file to quickly access information and support. Download Adobe Reader for free (for Windows and Mac) here.

4. Video tutorial support for completing a professional yoke finish, adjusting fit around your bust (FBA) and adding snap fasteners.

 

PRINTING

Each PDF sewing pattern comes with 4 sizes (please refer last image for size chart and international size comparisons - hover over the image to magnify).

Small - (NZ/AU/UK 6-8-10-12  | US 2-4-6-8)                     AO 2pg | PAH 31pg*
Medium - (NZ/AU/UK 10-12-14-16  | US 6-8-10-12)        AO 2pg | PAH 32pg
Large - (NZ/AU/UK 14-16-18-20  | US 10-12-14-16)         AO 2pg | PAH 34pg
X-Large - (NZ/AU/UK 18-20-22-24  | US 14-16-18-20)     AO 2pg | PAH 34 pg

*PAH = Print At Home. For help printing at home click here.
AO= Large scale requiring a special printer. For help printing at a Copy Shop click here

MIX & MATCH

This pattern is compatible with the D-I-Y (Design-It-Yourself) range of sleeve extensions.
Upgrade your pattern by adding new sleeves for a different look at minimal cost.

Check out the extra sleeves available here.

 

PATTERN UPDATES

> 24 Sep 2024  Pattern Release

> 10 July 2025  Instructions updated to include pattern hacks (adding a standard belt and draw string waist)

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It’s really pretty decent except for one thing.
Color: Grey, Size: 34" - 4 Panel, Color: Grey, Size: 34" - 4 Panel
I bought two of these for my basement and they do look great. They were easy to assemble and I’m happy with them. The problem is that the stitching on the fabric panels are almost the size of a machine basting stitch (which for non sewers means large temporary stitches). Because the panels are tight by design, the stitches had already started to come undone before I could finish assembling everything. Fortunately I can sew and I reinforced all the panels. I had to take the first ones back off the poles to do them but I did the second set before assembling. It’s really not a bad product for the money. It’s quality fabric and the design itself looks great. The stitching looks fine but it’s just not substantial enough for the purpose it is supposed to serve. I can’t imagine why it be sewn so insufficiently. I was able to resolve my issue because I can sew. I wasn’t planning on sewing nor did I really have the time. I could have made it myself but I didn’t want to and that is why I purchased this. I ended up using valuable time. The really unfortunate thing is, I have no other complaints. This is a manufacturing problem.
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Inexpensive walls.
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