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: 20-28 included; Bust: 45" - 55", Waist: 38.5" - 48.5"

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 20-28, 45” wide fabric = 3.75 yards
Sizes 20-28, 54” wide fabric = 3.25 yards

Using Lining for Yoke and Bib - Short Sleeves:

Sizes 20-24, 45” wide fabric = 3.25 yards
Sizes 24-28, 45” wide fabric = 3.5 yards

Sizes 20-28, 54” wide fabric = 3 yards
Sizes 24-28, 54” wide fabric = 3.25 yards

All Self - Long Sleeves:

Sizes 20-28, 45” wide fabric = 4 yards

Sizes 20-24, 54” wide fabric = 3.5 yards
Sizes 26-28, 54” wide fabric = 3.75 yards

Using Lining for Yoke and Bib - Long Sleeves:

Sizes 20-24, 45” wide fabric = 3.5 yards
Sizes 26-28, 45” wide fabric = 3.75 yards

Sizes 20-24, 54” wide fabric = 3.25 yards
Sizes 26-28, 54” wide fabric = 3.5 yards

Lining - Short/Long Sleeves:

All sizes, All widths = 0.75 yards