SHIRT DRESS (XS-L) (XL-3XL) The Assembly Line
ABOUT THE DRESS
Swedish designer The Assembly Line has created its own ‘use-for-all seasons’ version of the classic SHIRT DRESS.
The SHIRT DRESS features a slight A-line silhouette and an all-time feminine mid-calf length. The SHIRT DRESS has a regular collar, a front button placket, and pockets in the side seams.
The SHIRT DRESS comes with the option of two different cuff sleeves. Option A is is a full-length sleeve, and option B ends at the elbow.
FABRIC CHOICE
Make the SHIRT DRESS in fabrics that are light to medium light weight fabrics such as our cotton, cotton-silk blend, washed linen, or viscoses (EcoVero, Tencel, and other viscoses).
FACTS
Skill level: AVERAGE
Size is: XS-L; XL-3XL
Find your size: The Shirt dress has a fitted top with an A-line skirt. To get the size right use your body measurements for both chest, waist and seat when choosing.
All images © by The Assembly Line (TAL)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
INSPIRATION
Find inspiration and share your own version on Instagram #talshirtdress, #fabricandclothcopenhagen and add #talbyme if it is ok to share on The Assembly Line Shop.
MAKE MORE WITH THIS PATTERN
Add another collar or different sleeves with the pattern extensions
Colour block with different colour on top and skirt
Add contrast colour buttons as a feature
MAKE MORE with these easy-to-use pdf pattern extentions for different sleeve and collar versions from the Assembly Line:
The Assembly Line SHOP: Sleeve pattern extension
The Assembly Line SHOP: Collar pattern extension
Choosing size:
From Body measurements / Finished garment measurements. Go to pictures.
Fabric needed:
Fabric needed for the short sleeve version:
110-120 cm fabric width XS 2.8 m / S 2.8 m / M 3.3 m / L 3.7 m / XL 3.7 m / 2XL 3.7 m / 3XL 3.7 m
140-150 cm fabric width XS 2.1 m / S 2.1 m / M 2.2 m / L 2.3 m / XL 2.8 m / 2XL 2.9 m / 3XL 3.0 m
Fabric needed for the long sleeve version:
110-120 cm fabric width XS 3.1 m / S 3.1 m / M 3.5 m / L 4.0 m / XL 4.1 m / 2XL 4.1 m / 3XL 4.1 m
140-150 cm fabric width XS 2.4 m / S 2.4 m / M 2.4 m / L 2.5 m / XL 3.1 m / 2XL 3.2 m / 3XL 3.2 m
You will also need:
Matching thread. Choose among the colours of high-quality sewing thread that matches our fabrics
Fusible interfacing
12 mm buttons:
Front placket: XS-M 11 pcs, L-3XL 12 pcs.
Sleeve cuffs: Short sleeve 2 buttons, Long sleeve 4 buttons.
