ALDER SHIRTDRESS • Pattern

By Grainline Studio, The Alder Shirtdress is a paper sewing pattern.

Garment Details: Alder is a loosely fitted sleeveless shirt dress with two options. View A falls into an A-Line at the waist and features a curved hem, bust darts and two breast pockets. View B features the same bodice as View A but with a gathered skirt at the sides and back of the garment resulting in an incredibly flattering and fun silhouette. The Alder Shirtdress is a perfect breezy option to keep cool while looking great all spring and summer long or throw on a cardigan or blazer and you’re all set for fall and winter!

Sizing: This is a multi-size pattern, including sizes US 0-18. Sizing, finished garment measurements and fabric requirements guide can be found here. 

Lauren is wearing a size 8 Alder

Fabric Suggestions:  Light to medium weight fabrics ranging from silk charmeuse, crepe de chine, cotton shirting, poplin, chambray, sateen, lightweight to midweight denim, linen, linen blends, and flannel. Extra fabric may be needed to match plaids, stripes, or one-way design prints. 

Trims required: Matching thread, fusible interfacing, (9) ⅜˝ to ½˝ buttons 

Skill Level: Intermediate. Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, bust darts, bias faced armholes, attaching a shirt collar, gathering, buttons and buttonholes. Pattern is nested to facilitate cutting between sizes if needed.

Seam allowances are included in the pattern. 

You will receive an instruction booklet and tissue pattern tucked inside a paper envelope. The pattern is printed in the USA on recycled paper with soy-based inks. 

Photo credits: Grainline Studio