Add this stunning shirt dress to your Me-Made wardrobe! Sew it in a variety of lengths and fabrics for very different looks.
It's time to sew yourself some effortless style! This issue's cover star is a versatile button-down shirt with the length and shape of a dress. Choose your preferred length and whether you want to sew the peplum hem. You also get the choice to sew a belt for a define waist or wear it loose for a more relaxed and flowy silhouette.
YOU WILL NEED
Main fabric:
■ OPTION A Sizes 6-14: 2.8m of 140cm wide fabric. Sizes 16-24: 3.6m of 140cm wide fabric. Sizes 26-30: 4m of 140cm wide fabric.
■ OPTION B Sizes 6-14: 1.9m of 140cm wide fabric. Sizes 16-24: 2.6m of 140cm wide fabric. Sizes 26-30: 3m of 140cm wide fabric.
■ OPTION B Sizes 6-14: 2.7m of 140cm wide fabric. Sizes 16-24: 3.4m of 140cm wide fabric. Sizes 26-30: 3.8m of 140cm wide fabric.
■ Ten buttons (12-15mm) for Options A and C
■ Nine buttons (12-15mm) for Option B
■ 1mx15mm elastic for Options A and B
■ Matching thread
FABRIC SUGGESTIONS
■ Light to medium weight woven fabrics, such as: linen, cotton lawn, viscose, chambray, lightweight denim, cotton poplin.
FINISHED BACK LENGTHS
■ Option A: Approx. 106cm
■ Option B: Approx. 86cm
■ Option C: Approx. 102cm
NOTES
■ Pin or tack the main pieces together first to check the fit. Mark any alterations needed before starting to sew.
■ Stitch all seams with right sides together.
■ All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.
■ Sleeve hems are 3cm for options A and B and 3.5cm for option C.
