Hacked this a bit to make an elastic waist, cut the back and front across the middle and cut the front skirt on the fold so I didn’t need to continue the buttons on the skirt.
Love the result, I used a very lightweight Oxford cotton and this is perfect for hot days, nice and roomy so the air can circulate freely! Already have plans to make another one from a checked linen.
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
C**o(verified owner) – :
This is a great shirt dress pattern. I like it because it is a good length (I made the longer length) it is easy and breezy to wear and very easy to sew. I also often find with Style Arc patterns that the sleeves are not finished well, however with this pattern the sleeve was an excellent length and the turn-up makes the sleeve sit nicely. I did make some adjustments. I made the collar as instructed, however when I attached it, the collar’s small size looked out of proportion to the dress, which is quite flowy. So I unpicked the original collar and cut out another one, adding two centimetres to the width. This alteration looked a lot better than the original. Against my better judgement, I tried to follow the Style Arc instructions for adding the pockets but that was a waste of time. As with many Style Arc instructions, they were incredibly confusing and sparse, so the pocket turned out terribly. So I unpicked the one pocket I’d tried to do “properly” and just re-did them in my own way. It’s a really good shape for a shirt dress, and I’ll definitely be making more for summer, and keeping my amendments. Recommended.
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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
96.0
101.0
106.0
111.0
116.0
121.0
126.0
131.0
137.0
143.0
149.0
155.0
161.0
167.0
Hip at base of pocket
96.0
101.0
106.0
111.0
116.0
121.0
126.0
131.0
137.0
143.0
149.0
155.0
161.0
167.0
Sleeve length
36.9
37.5
38.1
38.7
39.3
39.9
40.5
41.1
41.7
42.3
42.9
43.5
44.1
44.7
Shoulder breadth
37.4
38.6
39.8
41.0
42.2
43.4
44.6
45.8
46.4
47.0
47.6
48.2
48.8
49.4
Centre back length, long length as pattern
122.2
122.8
123.4
124.0
124.6
125.2
125.8
126.4
127.0
127.6
128.2
128.8
129.4
130.0
Centre back length for shorter length, estimate supplied, note shortening line on pattern
103.2
103.8
104.4
105.0
105.6
106.2
106.8
107.4
108.0
108.6
109.2
109.8
110.4
111.0
Sleeve girth
42.4
43.6
44.8
46.0
47.2
48.4
49.6
50.8
52.2
53.6
55.0
56.4
57.8
59.2
Finished Pattern Measurements (inches)
sizes
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
Bust
37 3⁄4
39 3⁄4
41 3⁄4
43 3⁄4
45 5⁄8
47 5⁄8
49 5⁄8
51 5⁄8
53 7⁄8
56 1⁄4
58 5⁄8
61
63 3⁄8
65 3⁄4
Hip at base of pocket
37 3⁄4
39 3⁄4
41 3⁄4
43 3⁄4
45 5⁄8
47 5⁄8
49 5⁄8
51 5⁄8
53 7⁄8
56 1⁄4
58 5⁄8
61
63 3⁄8
65 3⁄4
Sleeve length
14 1⁄2
14 3⁄4
15
15 1⁄4
15 1⁄2
15 3⁄4
16
16 1⁄8
16 3⁄8
16 5⁄8
16 7⁄8
17 1⁄8
17 3⁄8
17 5⁄8
Shoulder breadth
14 3⁄4
15 1⁄4
15 5⁄8
16 1⁄8
16 5⁄8
17 1⁄8
17 1⁄2
18
18 1⁄4
18 1⁄2
18 3⁄4
19
19 1⁄4
19 1⁄2
Centre back length, long length as pattern
48 1⁄8
48 3⁄8
48 5⁄8
48 7⁄8
49
49 1⁄4
49 1⁄2
49 3⁄4
50
50 1⁄4
50 1⁄2
50 3⁄4
51
51 1⁄8
Centre back length for shorter length, estimate supplied, note shortening line on pattern
40 5⁄8
40 7⁄8
41 1⁄8
41 3⁄8
41 5⁄8
41 3⁄4
42
42 1⁄4
42 1⁄2
42 3⁄4
43
43 1⁄4
43 1⁄2
43 3⁄4
Sleeve girth
16 3⁄4
17 1⁄8
17 5⁄8
18 1⁄8
18 5⁄8
19
19 1⁄2
20
20 1⁄2
21 1⁄8
21 5⁄8
22 1⁄4
22 3⁄4
23 1⁄4
Fabric Estimate - Long length version
sizes
4-10
12-20
22-30
Width 148 cm (58")
2.25 m (2.50 yd)
2.60 m (2.80 yd)
3.25 m (3.55 yd)
Fabric Estimate - Shorter length version
sizes
4-10
12-20
22-30
Width 148 cm (58")
2.00 m (2.20 yd)
2.35 m (2.60 yd)
3.00 m (3.30 yd)
Fuse Estimate
sizes
4-30
Width 90 cm (36 in)
0.64 m (0.70yds)
Size Chart
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
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.
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 A0 format for printing at a copy shop. You get the size you order, PLUS the two closest sizes.
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.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
C***e (verified owner) – :
Lovely pattern – I drafted a facing for the curved hem, shortened the sleeves to have a 3.5cm turn-up and made the belf 3.5cm wide and longer.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
V***i (verified owner) – :
Here is a tutorial which uses the same method for the pockets:
https://thebeautyofastitch.blogspot.com/2011/07/side-seam-pockets-method.html
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
V***i (verified owner) – :
Hacked this a bit to make an elastic waist, cut the back and front across the middle and cut the front skirt on the fold so I didn’t need to continue the buttons on the skirt.
Love the result, I used a very lightweight Oxford cotton and this is perfect for hot days, nice and roomy so the air can circulate freely! Already have plans to make another one from a checked linen.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
C**o (verified owner) – :
This is a great shirt dress pattern. I like it because it is a good length (I made the longer length) it is easy and breezy to wear and very easy to sew. I also often find with Style Arc patterns that the sleeves are not finished well, however with this pattern the sleeve was an excellent length and the turn-up makes the sleeve sit nicely. I did make some adjustments. I made the collar as instructed, however when I attached it, the collar’s small size looked out of proportion to the dress, which is quite flowy. So I unpicked the original collar and cut out another one, adding two centimetres to the width. This alteration looked a lot better than the original. Against my better judgement, I tried to follow the Style Arc instructions for adding the pockets but that was a waste of time. As with many Style Arc instructions, they were incredibly confusing and sparse, so the pocket turned out terribly. So I unpicked the one pocket I’d tried to do “properly” and just re-did them in my own way. It’s a really good shape for a shirt dress, and I’ll definitely be making more for summer, and keeping my amendments. Recommended.