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PDF Files Included with Purchase
Size 4-16
Tiled Size 4-16 Wide Format Size 4-16 A0 Size 4-16
Size 10-22
Tiled Size 10-22 Wide Format Size 10-22 A0 Size 10-22
Size 18-30
Tiled Size 18-30 Wide Format Size 18-30 A0 Size 18-30
Size 28-36
Tiled Size 28-36 Wide Format Size 28-36 A0 Size 28-36
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6 reviews for Mary Shift Dress
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
p**************7(verified owner) – :
This dress is so stinking cute made up!
My dress is made of flannel. I altered the pattern (1) by dropping the pockets an extra 1.5” and (2) by adding to the length. (At 6’ tall and middle aged, a 39” dress is so short it is more of a tunic on me than a dress.)
I used size 30 pattern and it is pretty roomy, so I could have gone down a size or two and it would still fit very nicely.
4 out of 5
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
J**********t(verified owner) – :
Overall a great pattern and the sizing was perfect. So good for competent beginners.
BUT the pockets seemed impossibly complicated so I simplified them. And the instructions were incomplete. There were no instructions about the facing and reinforcing around the neckline. Fortunately it was easy to work out what I should be doing.
4 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
d*******g(verified owner) – :
I love style arc patterns. Download was easier than I thought it would be and putting it together was a puzzle at first but got it accomplised! I need to hem my dress but I will say there will be more Mary dresses in the future but please give more detailed instructions. This was a pretty easy pattern so I was able to sew it on my own.
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
c************s(verified owner) – :
I’m in love with style arc pattern -,tried my first Mary Shift Dress and loved it. I purchased a size 14 but my next one is going to be a size 12 as they are generous sizes. I’ love pdf patterns they are the way to go now – goodbye to thin tissue paper patterns – pdf all the way
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
c******3(verified owner) – :
This a terrific pattern that I probably would not have made if I hadn’t seen it on Lara Thornberry’s always inspiring blog. I made it in a fine cotton batik that had lingered in my stash for over 30 years & did French seams throughout. Happy to have discovered Style Arc with your great fit, style & helpful staff when I had an inquiry.
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
s******1(verified owner) – :
I made this dress into a tunic and I really love it. Great pattern and easy to download and assemble. Thanks
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Finished Pattern Measurements (cm)
sizes
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
Waist
85.0
90.0
95.0
100.0
105.0
110.0
115.0
120.0
126.0
132.0
138.0
144.0
150.0
156.0
162.0
168.0
174.0
Hip
94.0
99.0
104.0
109.0
114.0
119.0
124.0
129.0
135.0
141.0
147.0
153.0
159.0
165.0
171.0
177.0
183.0
Hem Circumference
107.0
112.0
117.0
122.0
127.0
132.0
137.0
142.0
148.0
154.0
160.0
166.0
172.0
178.0
184.0
190.0
196.0
Sleeve length
34.2
34.8
35.4
36.0
36.6
37.2
37.8
38.4
39.0
39.6
40.2
40.8
41.4
42.0
42.6
43.2
43.8
Sleeve girth
33.4
34.6
35.8
37.0
38.2
39.4
40.6
41.8
43.5
45.2
46.9
48.6
50.3
52.0
54.0
56.0
58.0
Centre back length
93.2
93.8
94.4
95.0
95.6
96.2
96.8
97.4
98.0
98.6
99.2
99.8
100.4
101.0
101.6
102.2
102.8
Finished Pattern Measurements (inches)
sizes
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
Waist
33 1/2
35 3/8
37 3/8
39 3/8
41 3/8
43 1/4
45 1/4
47 1/4
49 5/8
52
54 3/8
56 3/4
59
61 3/8
63 3/4
66 1/8
68 1/2
Hip
37
39
41
42 7/8
44 7/8
46 7/8
48 7/8
50 3/4
53 1/8
55 1/2
57 7/8
60 1/4
62 5/8
65
67 3/8
69 5/8
72
Hem Circumference
42 1/8
44 1/8
46 1/8
48
50
52
53 7/8
55 7/8
58 1/4
60 5/8
63
65 3/8
67 3/4
70 1/8
72 1/2
74 3/4
77 1/8
Sleeve length
13 1/2
13 3/4
13 7/8
14 1/8
14 3/8
14 5/8
14 7/8
15 1/8
15 3/8
15 5/8
15 7/8
16 1/8
16 1/4
16 1/2
16 3/4
17
17 1/4
Sleeve girth
13 1/8
13 5/8
14 1/8
14 5/8
15
15 1/2
16
16 1/2
17 1/8
17 3/4
18 1/2
19 1/8
19 3/4
20 1/2
21 1/4
22
22 7/8
Centre back length
36 3/4
36 7/8
37 1/8
37 3/8
37 5/8
37 7/8
38 1/8
38 3/8
38 5/8
38 7/8
39
39 1/4
39 1/2
39 3/4
40
40 1/4
40 1/2
Fabric Estimate
sizes
4-12
14-18
20-26
28-36
Width 148 cm (58")
1.75 m (1.90 yd)
2.00 m (2.20 yd)
2.50 m (2.75 yd)
2.75 m (3.00 yd)
Fuse Estimate
sizes
4-36
Width 90 cm (30")
30 cm (12")
Sizing Help
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
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.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
p**************7 (verified owner) – :
This dress is so stinking cute made up!
My dress is made of flannel. I altered the pattern (1) by dropping the pockets an extra 1.5” and (2) by adding to the length. (At 6’ tall and middle aged, a 39” dress is so short it is more of a tunic on me than a dress.)
I used size 30 pattern and it is pretty roomy, so I could have gone down a size or two and it would still fit very nicely.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
J**********t (verified owner) – :
Overall a great pattern and the sizing was perfect. So good for competent beginners.
BUT the pockets seemed impossibly complicated so I simplified them. And the instructions were incomplete. There were no instructions about the facing and reinforcing around the neckline. Fortunately it was easy to work out what I should be doing.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
d*******g (verified owner) – :
I love style arc patterns. Download was easier than I thought it would be and putting it together was a puzzle at first but got it accomplised! I need to hem my dress but I will say there will be more Mary dresses in the future but please give more detailed instructions. This was a pretty easy pattern so I was able to sew it on my own.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
c************s (verified owner) – :
I’m in love with style arc pattern -,tried my first Mary Shift Dress and loved it. I purchased a size 14 but my next one is going to be a size 12 as they are generous sizes. I’ love pdf patterns they are the way to go now – goodbye to thin tissue paper patterns – pdf all the way
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
c******3 (verified owner) – :
This a terrific pattern that I probably would not have made if I hadn’t seen it on Lara Thornberry’s always inspiring blog. I made it in a fine cotton batik that had lingered in my stash for over 30 years & did French seams throughout. Happy to have discovered Style Arc with your great fit, style & helpful staff when I had an inquiry.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
s******1 (verified owner) – :
I made this dress into a tunic and I really love it. Great pattern and easy to download and assemble. Thanks