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- The Dress Shirt Pattern by Merchant & Mills - Printed Pattern
The Dress Shirt is a lightweight, versatile dress inspired by Grandpa’s shirt. It is a relaxed, classic cut to be worn loose and is absurdly comfortable. Includes a rolled up sleeve or a short sleeve.
SizesUK 8 - 18 (US 6 - 16)
OR
UK 20 - 28 (US 18 - 26)
Recommended fabric
Lighter weight woven fabrics, linen and linen blends, poplin, hemp and hemp blends, cotton chambray, tencel and tencel blends.
Yardage requirements:
Using 44 / 47 inch width fabric (110 / 120 cm)- 8: 3 yards (2.75 m)
- 10 - 14: 3 1/3 yards (3 m)
- 16 - 18: 3 3/8 yards (3.1 m)
- 20 - 24: 3 5/6 yards (3.5 m) - long sleeve
- 26 - 28: 3 5/6 yards (3.5 m) - long sleeve
Using 47 / 55 inch width fabric (120 / 140 cm)
- 8: 2 1/3 yards (2.1 m)
- 10: 2 3/8 yards (2.15 m)
- 12 - 14: 2 1/2 yards (2.3 m)
- 16: 2 5/8 yards (2.4 m)
- 18: 2 3/4 yards (2.5 m)
- 20 - 24: 3 1/2 yards (3.15 m) - long sleeve
- 26 - 28: 3 5/8 yards (3.25 m) - long sleeve
Skill level: Beginner