THE SHIFT DRESS • Pattern

By The Avid Seamstress, The Shift Dress is a paper sewing pattern.

Garment Details: The Shift Dress creates an elegant silhouette that’s modern, sophisticated and versatile. Perfect for weddings, parties or a compliment full day at work, this dress will create an effortlessly chic look. 

The Shift Dress has a fitted bodice, fitted sleeves and pencil skirt with a panel at the bottom of the front skirt. The back of the skirt has flattering waist pleats, a kick pleat at the bottom with the back bodice finished with an invisible zip. Pattern includes optional inner pockets.

Sizing: This is a multi-size pattern, including sizes UK 6-22. Sizing and fabric requirements can be found here and finished garment measurements can be found here. 

Fabric Suggestions: Lightweight to medium weight fabrics - wovens, chambray, crepes, silk, viscose & cottons. 

Trims required: Matching thread & a 41cm/16" invisible zipper.

Skill Level: Intermediate skill level.

Seam allowances are included in the pattern. 

Beautifully packaged printed patterns include an instruction booklet and one or more pattern sheets, depending on the size of the product.

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