We ship WORLDWIDE from the UK. Do check out our FAQs for more information about shipping.
[]
We noticed you're visiting from United States (US). We've updated our prices to United States (US) dollar for your shopping convenience. Use Pound sterling instead. Dismiss
Our Top Three Shirt Dress Sewing Patterns
Kalle Shirt & Shirtdress
Libellule
Hermes Shirt
If you were inspired by our previous post about Jules’s shirt dress, we have put together our favourite Shirt dress sewing patterns. A shirt dress is a great project if you want a smart, tailored garment. It is easily layered with a jumper, cardigan or blazer and just as good all on its own. Furthermore, it can be worn with or without leggings or trousers, making it an all-season piece of clothing. One item with many different looks and possibilities. These patterns are additionally useful as they provide you length options. So you can make a dress for one project and a shirt for another.
Our top choices are:
As the majority of our fabrics are light to medium weight cotton, they work well with all these patterns. Our wax prints in particular have a crisp handle and make for a great finish on collars, cuffs and the like. You will need about 3 to 4 yards of fabric. A Shirt dress is a great way to show off a nice print as there is room for the print to shine.
Kalle Shirtdress from CLOSET CASE
The Kalle shirt pattern is a popular pattern as it suits many body shapes. We are particularly loving the curves which give the shirt a softer look. Needing inspiration? You can check out what people have made from the instagram tag KalleShirtDress.
I Am Libellule from I AM PATTERNS
I AM Libellule is a from the French Indie pattern company, I Am Patterns. This option is designed in such a way that it can even be made into a jacket simply by changing up the fabric choice. With the concealed button placket, a denim, canvas or light wool will give you a modern sleek jacket! Check out the IAmLibellule tag on Instagram for some inspiration.
Hermes Shirt from I AM PATTERNS
I AM Hermes is also from I Am Patterns and the closest to a more traditional shirt pattern. Nevertheless, it is still a great wardrobe staple that can be made up in so many ways. Be it in a bold print or a simple block colour.
So what do you think? Is a shirt dress an option for your next sewing project? If you have already made one, do share to inspire us and others.
Related Posts
The Maker’s Atelier- Summer 22
I am a fan of simplicity, there is elegance in simplicity. In addition, it serves as a good backdrop for something elaborate. Our fabrics are a good example. They are …
Ways to wear African Fabric- Wax Print Pencil Skirts
Do you want to experiment with African fabric and not sure how? Have you been gifted some African print or have some in your fabric stash that you do not …
Featured Designer: Marina Ferretti
Skirts are such a great way to rock prints and batiks especially if they have large scale motifs. You can go for simple A-line, pencil or flared skirts and let …
Featured Designer: Aluma Handmade
Aluma is the name of the designer whose work we are admiring today. She is a one woman force who hand makes every garment. Her style is truly unique and …
Look What They Made: Love Sewing Magazine
Looking for sewing inspiration? In the current issue of Love Sewing Magazine, there is great pencil skirt made from our Orange and Yellow Birdcage Ankara. We totally agree that skirts are …