The Dress Shirt is a lightweight, versatile dress inspired by a classic men’s shirt. This dress is relaxed and cut to be loose making it the ultimate dress to wear throughout the summer months. This pattern features a yoke and a rolled or short sleeve.

For sizing, material list, and finished measurements, please refer to the images.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Sizes: 8-18 included; Bust: 32.25" - 41.75", Waist: 25.5" - 35"

Recommended Fabrics: Mid to lightweight fabric that will gather and pleat well, such as cotton chambray, cotton linen union, or lightweight denim.

Fabric Requirements:

All Self:

Short Sleeves:

Sizes 8-12, 44" wide = 3.5 yards
Sizes 14-18, 44" wide = 3.5 yards

Sizes 8-12, 55" wide = 2.5 yards
Sizes 14-18, 55" wide = 2.75 yards

Rolled Up Sleeves:

Sizes 8-12, 44" wide = 3.75 yards
Sizes 14-18, 44" wide = 4 yards

Sizes 8-12, 55" wide = 2.75 yards
Sizes 14-18, 55" wide 2.75 yards

If using lining for Yoke and Bib:

Short Sleeves: 

Sizes 8-12, 44" wide = 3.25 yards
Sizes 14-18, 44" wide = 3.25 yards

Sizes 8-12, 55" wide = 2.75 yards
Sizes 14-18, 55" wide = 2.75 yards

Rolled Up Sleeves:

Sizes 8-12, 44" wide = 3.5 yards
Sizes 14-18, 44" wide = 3.75 yards

Sizes 8-12, 55" wide = 2.75 yards
Sizes 14-18, 55" wide = 2.75 yards

Lining:

All sizes, all widths = .75 yards