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Kirby Dress and Top by Style Arc - Square shouldered tank dress or top with shoulder pads and a crew neck

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Kirby Dress and Top PDF

4.67 out of 5 based on 3 customer ratings

(3 customer reviews)

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Square shouldered tank dress or top with shoulder pads and a crew neck

Description

The Kirby Dress and Top sewing pattern is a minimalist wardrobe essential with a contemporary edge. This versatile knit dress and top is designed with strong square shoulders, soft shoulder pads and a clean, straight silhouette. With three lengths in one pattern, create a sophisticated long dress falling just above the ankle with a side split, a chic knee-length dress with a subtle side split, or a modern hip-length top. The simple crew neck band keeps the finish clean and refined, making this an effortless pattern for creating polished, modern knitwear.

Designed for knit jersey fabrics, this easy-to-style sewing pattern balances comfort with a structured, architectural silhouette and is a perfect project for confident beginners and experienced sewists. The shoulder pads add definition to the square shoulder line, while the straight shape creates a sleek, minimalist look that works across seasons and occasions.

Features

Square shoulders with shoulder pads
Straight shaped dress and top
Three lengths in the one pattern
Long dress just above the ankle with side split
Knee length dress with small side split
Hip-length top
Crew neck band

Fabric Suggestion

Any light to medium weight knit jersey, or for more structure a lightweight scuba or lightweight ponte

Trims

One pair of soft wadding shoulder pads, approximately 6 mm ( 1/4″) thickness

Reviews (3)

3 reviews for Kirby Dress and Top

5 out of 5

Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size

R*******e (verified owner) – October 30, 2023:

Love this pattern. Made a short dress with a silky plisse. I made minor adjustments to the armholes and left off the shoulder pads. Being broad-shouldered…I just didn’t need them. An easy sew with amazing fabric.
4 out of 5

Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size

g********1 (verified owner) – September 9, 2021:

Love this dress pattern and make it again. I had to make adjustments at shoulders and underarm side seams. Over all very easy and classy dress.,
5 out of 5

Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size

m*****v (verified owner) – March 26, 2021:

I like the easy lines that makes and shapes your looks. Easy sewing.

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Garment Measurements & Fabric Estimate

Finished Pattern Measurements (cm)

sizes	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30
Bust	83.0	88.0	93.0	98.0	103.0	108.0	113.0	118.0	124.0	130.0	136.0	142.0	148.0	154.0
Hip	95.0	100.0	105.0	110.0	115.0	120.0	125.0	130.0	136.0	142.0	148.0	154.0	160.0	166.0
Extended shoulder breadth	32.8	35.2	37.6	40.0	42.4	44.8	47.2	49.6	52.0	54.4	56.8	59.2	61.6	64.0
Long dress length from centre back	112.2	112.8	113.4	114.0	114.6	115.2	115.8	116.4	117.0	117.6	118.2	118.8	119.4	120.0
Short dress length from centre back	85.2	85.8	86.4	87.0	87.6	88.2	88.8	89.4	90.0	90.6	91.2	91.8	92.4	93.0
Top length from centre back	59.2	59.8	60.4	61.0	61.6	62.2	62.8	63.4	64.0	64.6	65.2	65.8	66.4	67.0

Finished Pattern Measurements (inches)

sizes	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30
Bust	32 ⁵⁄₈	34 ⁵⁄₈	36 ⁵⁄₈	38 ⁵⁄₈	40 ¹⁄₂	42 ¹⁄₂	44 ¹⁄₂	46 ¹⁄₂	48 ⁷⁄₈	51 ¹⁄₈	53 ¹⁄₂	55 ⁷⁄₈	58 ¹⁄₄	60 ⁵⁄₈
Hip	37 ³⁄₈	39 ³⁄₈	41 ³⁄₈	43 ¹⁄₄	45 ¹⁄₄	47 ¹⁄₄	49 ¹⁄₄	51 ¹⁄₈	53 ¹⁄₂	55 ⁷⁄₈	58 ¹⁄₄	60 ⁵⁄₈	63	65 ³⁄₈
Extended shoulder breadth	12 ⁷⁄₈	13 ⁷⁄₈	14 ³⁄₄	15 ³⁄₄	16 ³⁄₄	17 ⁵⁄₈	18 ⁵⁄₈	19 ¹⁄₂	20 ¹⁄₂	21 ³⁄₈	22 ³⁄₈	23 ¹⁄₄	24 ¹⁄₄	25 ¹⁄₄
Long dress length from centre back	44 ¹⁄₈	44 ³⁄₈	44 ⁵⁄₈	44 ⁷⁄₈	45 ¹⁄₈	45 ³⁄₈	45 ⁵⁄₈	45 ⁷⁄₈	46 ¹⁄₈	46 ¹⁄₄	46 ¹⁄₂	46 ³⁄₄	47	47 ¹⁄₄
Short dress length from centre back	33 ¹⁄₂	33 ³⁄₄	34	34 ¹⁄₄	34 ¹⁄₂	34 ³⁄₄	35	35 ¹⁄₄	35 ³⁄₈	35 ⁵⁄₈	35 ⁷⁄₈	36 ¹⁄₈	36 ³⁄₈	36 ⁵⁄₈
Top length from centre back	23 ¹⁄₄	23 ¹⁄₂	23 ³⁄₄	24	24 ¹⁄₄	24 ¹⁄₂	24 ³⁄₄	25	25 ¹⁄₄	25 ³⁄₈	25 ⁵⁄₈	25 ⁷⁄₈	26 ¹⁄₈	26 ³⁄₈

As every body is unique, we recommend sewing a toile to check the fit before cutting into your final garment fabric, especially when using a special fabric.

Fabric Estimate - Long Dress

sizes	4-16	18-30
Width 148 cm (58")	1.40 m (1.55 yd)	2.75 m (3.00 yd)

Fabric Estimate - Short Dress

sizes	4-16	18-30
Width 148 cm (58")	1.20 m (2.50 yd)	2.50 m (2.75 yd)

Fabric Estimate - Top

sizes	4-16	18-30
Width 148 cm (58")	.90 m (1.00 yd)	1.75 m (1.90 yd)

Size Chart

Womens Size Charts

Please use the body measurements size charts below to determine your best size.
All Style Arc patterns are in Australian sizes.

Style Arc patterns are drafted for a B bust cup size and a height of 167cm (5'6").

Size Chart - CM

Size	A. Shoulder Breadth (cm)	B. Upper Arm Girth (cm)	C. Bust (cm)	D. Waist (cm)	E. Hip (cm)
4	34.4	26.4	77	60	83
6	35.6	27.6	82	65	88
8	36.8	28.8	87	70	93
10	38	30	92	75	98
12	39.2	31.2	97	80	103
14	40.4	32.4	102	85	108
16	41.6	33.6	107	90	113
18	42.8	34.8	112	95	118
20	44	36	118	100	124
22	45.2	37.2	124	106	130
24	46.4	38.4	130	112	136
26	47.6	39.6	136	118	142
28	48.8	40.8	142	124	148
30	50	42	148	130	154
32	51.2	43.8	156.0	139.0	162.0
34	52.4	45.6	164.0	147.0	170.0
36	53.6	47.4	172.0	155.0	178.0

Size Chart - Inches

Size	A. Shoulder Breadth (inches)	B. Upper Arm Girth (inches)	C. Bust (inches)	D. Waist (inches)	E. Hip (inches)
4	13.5	10.5	30.3	23.5	32.6
6	14	10.9	32.3	25.5	34.6
8	14.5	11.3	34.3	27.5	36.6
10	15	11.8	36.2	29.5	38.6
12	15.4	12.3	38.2	31.5	40.6
14	15.9	12.8	40.2	33.5	42.5
16	16.4	13.2	42.1	35.5	44.5
18	16.9	13.7	44.1	37.5	46.5
20	17.3	14.2	46.5	39.5	48.8
22	17.8	14.6	48.8	42	51.2
24	18.3	15.1	51.2	44.5	53.5
26	18 ³⁄₄	15 ⁵⁄₈	53 ¹⁄₂	46.5	56
28	19 ¹⁄₄	16 ¹⁄₈	56	48.5	58 ¹⁄₄
30	19 ³⁄₄	16 ⁵⁄₈	58 ¹⁄₄	50.5	61
32	20 ¹⁄₈	17 ¹⁄₄	61 ³⁄₈	54 ³⁄₄	63 ³⁄₄
34	20 ⁵⁄₈	18	64 ⁵⁄₈	57 ⁷⁄₈	66 ⁷⁄₈
36	21 ¹⁄₈	18 ⁵⁄₈	67 ³⁄₄	61	70 ¹⁄₈

Size Conversion Table

ALPHA SIZING	AUSTRALIA	UK	US	FRANCE	ITALY	JAPAN
XXS	6	6	2	34	38	5
XS	8	8	4	36	40	7
S	10	10	6	38	42	9
M	12	12	8	40	44	11
L	14	14	10	42	46	13
XL	16	16	12	44	48	15
XXL	18	18	14	46	50	17
3XL	20	20	16	48	52	19
4XL	22	22	18	50	54	21
5XL	24	24	20	52	56	23

How Do I Know What Size I Am?

Choosing your pattern size is the most important step and we will help you determine this with these easy to follow steps.

When taking your measurements ensure that you take them against your skin and not over clothing. One can wear a comfortable bra and knickers whilst measuring, as this will provide you with the most accurate measurements.
Tape measure has to sit firmly around the points you are measuring. But be careful not to pull it too tight, as this will give you the incorrect size.
When measuring circumferences (B, C, D, E) it is important to note that the tape measure must remain parallel to the floor. It is sometimes best to take the measurements in front of a mirror; this will help you see the angle of the tape measure.
You will only require the basic body measurements to determine your pattern size which is indicated on our mannequin below:

A. Shoulder Breadth

Place the tape at the edge of the shoulder. Measure along the top of the shoulder blade/across the highest point of the shoulders to the other edge, following the natural slope and allow an extra finger for ease of any movement.

B. Upper Arm Girth

This point is taken as a circumference at your widest point of your upper arm.

C. Bust

This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the fullest part of your chest.

D. Waist

This point is taken as a circumference and taken at the smallest part of your waist.

E. Hip

This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the widest part of your hips.

PDF Details

PDF File Inclusions With Purchase

PDF Pattern Size	PDF Files Included with Purchase	PDF Page Count
Size 4	Size 4 Size 6 Size 8 Wide Format Size 4 Wide Format Size 6 Wide Format Size 8	31 31 31 1 1 1
Size 6	Size 6 Size 4 Size 8 Wide Format Size 6 Wide Format Size 4 Wide Format Size 8	31 31 31 1 1 1
Size 8	Size 8 Size 6 Size 10 Wide Format Size 8 Wide Format Size 6 Wide Format Size 10	31 31 31 1 1 1
Size 10	Size 10 Size 8 Size 12 Wide Format Size 10 Wide Format Size 8 Wide Format Size 12	31 31 36 1 1 1
Size 12	Size 12 Size 10 Size 14 Wide Format Size 12 Wide Format Size 10 Wide Format Size 14	36 31 36 1 1 1
Size 14	Size 14 Size 12 Size 16 Wide Format Size 14 Wide Format Size 12 Wide Format Size 16	36 36 37 1 1 1
Size 16	Size 16 Size 14 Size 18 Wide Format Size 16 Wide Format Size 14 Wide Format Size 18	37 36 37 1 1 1
Size 18	Size 18 Size 16 Size 20 Wide Format Size 18 Wide Format Size 16 Wide Format Size 20	37 37 37 1 1 1
Size 20	Size 20 Size 18 Size 22 Wide Format Size 20 Wide Format Size 18 Wide Format Size 22	37 37 37 1 1 1
Size 22	Size 22 Size 20 Size 24 Wide Format Size 22 Wide Format Size 20 Wide Format Size 24	37 37 43 1 1 1
Size 24	Size 24 Size 22 Size 26 Wide Format Size 24 Wide Format Size 22 Wide Format Size 26	43 37 43 1 1 1
Size 26	Size 26 Size 24 Size 28 Wide Format Size 26 Wide Format Size 24 Wide Format Size 28	43 43 43 1 1 1
Size 28	Size 28 Size 26 Size 30 Wide Format Size 28 Wide Format Size 26 Wide Format Size 30	43 43 43 1 1 2
Size 30	Size 30 Size 28 Size 26 Wide Format Size 30 Wide Format Size 28 Wide Format Size 26	43 43 43 2 1 1

Pattern Format Details

Pattern Format

	PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
	Single-size PDF sewing pattern download, sent to your email address in multi-sheet/tiled format for printing at home on A4 or US letter size paper AND single-sheet/wide format for printing at a copy shop. You get the size you order, PLUS the two closest sizes. Please note that the wide format files are set up for printing on 36" wide (or wider) paper rolls, not A0 paper sheets.

More Pattern Formats

	PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-size (Including A0)
	Multi-size PDF sewing pattern download, sent to your email address in multi-sheet/tiled format for printing at home on A4 or US letter size paper and single-sheet/wide format for printing at a copy shop. Please note that the wide format files are set up for printing on 36" wide (or wider) paper rolls, and also A0 paper sheets.
	Printed Pattern - Multi-Size
	Multi-size hard copy sewing pattern, mailed to your delivery address.
	Printed Pattern - Single-Size
	Single-size hard copy sewing pattern, mailed to your delivery address.

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