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dress pattern design Pleat Back shirt dress – The Sewing Revival

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Description

dress pattern design Pleat Back shirt dress – The Sewing RevivalA designer shirt dress (and shirt) sewing pattern with back pleats and elbow length pleat sleeves. Sewn in silk gorgette or silk satin this dress will turn heads at any special occassion. Made in shirt weight cotton the Pleat Back Dress and shirt offer a modern and relaxing wear in warmer months. PATTERN FEATURES: BASE PATTERN INCLUDES: 5 back pleats for a designer statement A Symmetrical hem (high low) both dress & shirt Elbow length pleated sleeve

A designer shirt dress (and shirt) sewing pattern with back pleats and elbow length pleat sleeves. Sewn in silk gorgette or silk satin this dress will turn heads at any special occassion. Made in shirt weight cotton the Pleat Back Dress and shirt offer a modern and relaxing wear in warmer months.

PATTERN FEATURES:

BASE PATTERN INCLUDES:

  • 5 back pleats for a designer statement
  • A-Symmetrical hem (high-low) - both dress & shirt
  • Elbow length pleated sleeve with visible or hidden sleeve band
  • Instructions to create a contrasting or hidden button stand
  • In-seam pockets (optional)
  • Sizes NZ/AU 6-24 | US 2-20 (purchased in size bundles of 4)-refer purchasing options
  • Easy shorten to a shirt

SLEEVE & COLLAR EXTENSION PACKS:

This shirt is part of the D-I-Y Shirt Collection (Design-It-Yourself) with a range of sleeve and collar expansion packs  - so you can unleash your inner designer. Easily add traditional long sleeves for winter style.

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


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

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

Download our FREE Collar Stand Guide HERE.

 

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 Pleat back shirt dress is perfect for COTTON POPLIN.
We also recommend silk satin (that presses well into a pleat).

Other light to mid weight WOVEN FABRIC such as cotton broadcloth and linen also work well.

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

Size bundles are offered in packs of 4 to minimise printing where possible yet still offer options for grading between sizes.

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 (which is much easier than you think)! Refer the finished bust measures compared with your own chest measures. There should be at least 8cm ease (extra in the finished measures) for a comfortable fit.

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.

 

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 36 pg*
Medium - (NZ/AU/UK 10-12-14-16  | US 6-8-10-12)        AO 2pg | PAH 40 pg
Large - (NZ/AU/UK 14-16-18-20  | US 10-12-14-16)         AO 2pg | PAH 40 pg
X-Large - (NZ/AU/UK 18-20-22-24  | US 14-16-18-20)     AO 2pg | PAH 45 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

 

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