The Mary Shift dress sewing pattern features raglan sleeves with shoulder darts and a classic round neck. The knee-length design includes front patch pockets, adding both practicality and style.
Raglan sleeves with shoulder darts
Two front patch pockets
Knee length
Round neck
Fabric suggestions
Woven fabric including linen, cotton.
Reviews (13)
13 reviews for Mary Shift Dress
3 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
A****a(verified owner) – :
Easy to sew, didn’t fit me at all. Didn’t like the neck part, I might make one in jersey instead and make the neck smaller in size.
4 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
C*****a(verified owner) – :
I made this dress in stretchy corduroy and liked the pattern but adjusted it a lot. I took it in an inch in the back and almost an inch in each side to get some form and a good fit to my body.
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
s******7(verified owner) – :
Easy pattern to sew. Great night shirt. I left out the pockets.
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
n*c(verified owner) – :
I found this to be an easy make (although I left off the pockets). I made it in heavy satin with contrast sleeves as a special occasion dress and I loved it. I love the 60s vibe.
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
c****************r(verified owner) – :
A lovely easy pattern to make. I have made a beach dress and an everyday dress which both look fabulous on me. Only adjustment was the length, I am only 5ft 1 inch so I I regularly have to do this.
4 out of 5
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Multi-Size
m******3(verified owner) – :
Made up the dress, but did not care for the style on me. Easy pattern but was not flattering for me.
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
k**************3(verified owner) – :
Very easy pattern to follow and makes up beautifully. Really pleased with the end result in the dress. I’m very keen to make the tunic now. Thank you Style Arc.
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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Garment Measurements & Fabric Estimate
Finished Pattern Measurements (cm)
sizes
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
36
Bust
87.0
92.0
97.0
102.0
107.0
112.0
117.0
122.0
128.0
134.0
140.0
146.0
152.0
158.0
164.0
170.0
176.0
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
Bust
34 1⁄4
36 1⁄4
38 1⁄4
40 1⁄8
42 1⁄8
44 1⁄8
46 1⁄8
48
50 3⁄8
52 3⁄4
55 1⁄8
57 1⁄2
59 7⁄8
64 5⁄8
66 7⁄8
69 1⁄4
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")
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
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.
Pattern Format Details
Pattern Format
Printed Pattern - Single-Size
Single-size hard copy sewing pattern, mailed to your delivery address.
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.
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.
For more information on digital patterns click here.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
A****a (verified owner) – :
Easy to sew, didn’t fit me at all. Didn’t like the neck part, I might make one in jersey instead and make the neck smaller in size.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
C*****a (verified owner) – :
I made this dress in stretchy corduroy and liked the pattern but adjusted it a lot. I took it in an inch in the back and almost an inch in each side to get some form and a good fit to my body.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
s******7 (verified owner) – :
Easy pattern to sew. Great night shirt. I left out the pockets.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
n*c (verified owner) – :
I found this to be an easy make (although I left off the pockets). I made it in heavy satin with contrast sleeves as a special occasion dress and I loved it. I love the 60s vibe.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
c****************r (verified owner) – :
A lovely easy pattern to make. I have made a beach dress and an everyday dress which both look fabulous on me. Only adjustment was the length, I am only 5ft 1 inch so I I regularly have to do this.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Multi-Size
m******3 (verified owner) – :
Made up the dress, but did not care for the style on me. Easy pattern but was not flattering for me.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
k**************3 (verified owner) – :
Very easy pattern to follow and makes up beautifully. Really pleased with the end result in the dress. I’m very keen to make the tunic now. Thank you Style Arc.
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