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!