The Avid Seamstress Shift Dress
The Shift Dress creates an elegant silhouette that's modern, sophisticated and versatile. Perfect for weddings, parties or a full day at work, this dress will create an effotlessly chic look.
The Shift Dress has a fitted bodice, fitted sleeves and pencil skirt with a panel at the bottom of the front skirt. The back of the skirt has flattering waist pleats, a kick pleat at the hem and closes with an invisible zip at the back. Pattern includes optional inner pockets.
Suggested fabrics: light weight to medium weight fabrics - wovens, chambray, crepe, silk, viscose and cottons.
Supplies needed: fabric, thread, 41cm / 16in invisible zipper.
Fabric requirements in metres:
Size |
UK6 |
UK8 |
UK10 |
UK12 |
UK14 |
UK16 |
UK18 |
UK20 |
UK22 |
112cm wide |
2.25m |
2.25m |
2.25m |
2.25m |
2.8m |
2.8m |
2.8m |
2.8m |
2.8m |
145cm wide |
1.7m |
1.7m |
1.7m |
1.7m |
2.1m |
2.1m |
2.1m |
2.1m |
2.1m |