Shirley Shirred Dress PDF Sewing Pattern

Elevate your sewing skills with the Shirley Shirred Dress pattern, specially crafted for home sewists with intermediate experience. This versatile pattern allows you to create a stunning garment that seamlessly blends comfort and style.

Pattern Options:

• Choose between a flattering drop waist or a chic V yoke detail, tailoring the dress to suit your personal style.
• Opt for a separate skirt piece or an all-in-one bodice with skirt for a cohesive and customisable look.
• Fully Shirred Elegance: For a fully fitted and timeless aesthetic, shirr the entire bodice. Embrace a look that accentuates your curves while providing maximum comfort.
• Milkmaid Chic: Opt for the Milkmaid view to add an extra touch of detail and charm. This versatile option brings a hint of romance to your dress, allowing you to showcase your unique style effortlessly.

Fabric Recommendations:

Designed for lightweight woven fabrics such as cotton, linen, and viscose, the Shirley Shirred Dress pattern offers a canvas for your creativity, allowing you to play with textures and prints. Yardages and sizing listed in images on left.

Comprehensive PDF Format:

The pattern is presented in a user-friendly PDF format, catering to different preferences:

• 28 pages of tiled A4/US Letter for easy printing at home.
• 2 pages of A0/Copy Shop format for efficient large-scale printing (dimensions for the skirt on page two are given in the instructions if wanting to print a single page with the bodice only).
• Projector format with thick lines, large font, and a contrast background, complete with calibration layers.
• All pattern files are layered for a streamlined experience.

Detailed Instructions:

Achieve sewing success with our detailed written and illustrated instructions. Whether you're a visual learner or prefer step-by-step guidance, our comprehensive instructions will support you throughout the process.

Bonus Video Content:

Additional video links are provided throughout the instructions, offering extra clarification on specific steps for a seamless sewing experience.

Notions and Equipment:

Gather your materials easily with a list of notions, including shirring elastic, matching thread, and 2 sets of 12mm rings and sliders. The pattern requires 6mm or narrower wide elastic to finish the neckline, adding a unique touch to your creation.

Equipment requirements include:

• Sewing machine
• Erasable fabric marker
• 12mm (1/2in) Bias tape maker (or pre-made bias tape)
• Optional overlocker/serger
• Scissors/rotary cutter
• Steam iron/ironing board

Luxurious Finish:

Indulge in the luxury of French seams throughout the garment, ensuring a polished and professional look.

Adjustable straps will ensure you enjoy a personalised fit.

Versatile Length Options:

While yardage is quoted for mini lengths, easily customise your dress to midi or maxi length by extending pieces or adding tiers.

Unlock your sewing potential and create a wardrobe staple with the Shirley Shirred Dress pattern. Tailor it to your unique style and enjoy the satisfaction of bringing this chic design to life. Check out the hashtag #shirleyshirreddress for inspiration and start your sewing journey today!

Samples Pictured (Gracie wears a size D):

• lilac viscose twill milkmaid regular seam v yoke skirt with rosette detail
• white poppy print lightweight cotton fully shirred exposed seam v yoke skirt (hacked to have elastic scrunch straps)
• white oversized floral print fully shirred bodice all in one drop waist skirt (hacked with tie straps and extended to midi with tuck details)
• red suiting linen milkmaid drop waist regular seam with rosette details and skinny fixed straps
  

Tester Samples Pictured:

• Larissa @Lasews sewed a cornflower blue size F milkmaid with a separate drop waist skirt and her own unique shirring distribution
• Aria @Sewariasew sewed a black size H fully shirred V yoke with tie straps and a midi extension
• Caroline @sewcaro sewed a red size G milkmaid with an exposed ruffle at the V yoke and hacked wide tie straps
• McKenna @im.sewing.Mrs.jackson sewed a size H spring floral fully shirred exposed ruffle V yoke
• Lynn @Lovinfromtheoven2010 sewed a size F yellow milkmaid with V yoke
• Debbi @handmade.by.debbi sewed a size C black floral milkmaid with V yoke as well as a white floral fully shirred drop waist
• Faith @fgmcguirt sewed a size C fully shirred V yoke with exposed ruffle

Use your scraps to make a rosette for your Shirley Shirred Dress by following this tutorial!