The Dallas Woven Shirt and Dress sewing pattern creates a puff sleeved button front shirt or dress, with optional godets for the dress. It features high or traditional two-piece collar options, a front placket with buttons and loops, elbow-length puff sleeves gathered into a lined elastic cuff, waist tie with belt loops and optional inseam pockets and dress godets.
- High collar and traditional two-piece collar options
- Fused front placket with button and button loops
- Elbow length puff sleeve gathered into lining with elastic
- Bust dart option for full bust
- Optional back waist darts for a slim fit
- Optional modesty panel (extension) which sits behind the front plackets
- Optional inseam pockets
- Optional waist tie and belt loops
- Dress includes godets
- Slight curved hem on shirt
Fabric Suggestions
- For Main – washed linen, organza, cotton voile, lace
- For Lining – cotton voile
Trims
- FOR SHIRT (You may choose to omit every second button):
- 14x buttons, size 11.5mm (18L) for the high collar option
- 13x buttons, size 11.5mm (18L) for the two-piece collar option
- FOR DRESS (You may choose to omit every second button):
- 28x buttons size 11.5mm (18L) for the high collar option
- 27x buttons size 11.5mm (18L) for the two-piece collar option
- Elastic for sleeves: 6mm (1/4") width, refer to measurement chart for cut length
- Optional hat elastic or hair elastics for button loops
Main Fabric Estimate for dress with godets
| sizes | 4-16 | 18-30 |
|---|---|---|
| Width 112 cm (44") | 4.70 m (5.20 yd) | 5.40 m (5.90 yd) |
| Width 148 cm (58") | 4.10 m (4.50 yd) | 4.80 m (5.25 yd) |
Main Fabric Estimate for dress without godets
| sizes | 4-16 | 18-30 |
|---|---|---|
| Width 112 cm (44") | 3.70 m (4.00 yd) | 4.50 m (4.90 yd) |
| Width 148 cm (58") | 3.40 m (3.70 yd) | 3.80 m (4.20 yd) |
Main Fabric Estimate for shirt
| sizes | 4-16 | 18-30 |
|---|---|---|
| Width 112 cm (44") | 2.50 m (2.75 yd) | 2.75 m (3.00 yd) |
| Width 148 cm (58") | 1.80 m (2.00 yd) | 2.30 m (2.50 yd) |
Lining Estimate for shirt and dress
| sizes | 4-16 | 18-30 |
|---|---|---|
| Width 112 cm (44") | 0.75 m (0.80 yd) | 0.75 m (0.80 yd) |
| Width 148 cm (58") | 0.60 m (0.70 yd) | 0.75 m (0.80 yd) |
Fuse Estimate for shirt
| sizes | 4-30 |
|---|---|
| Width 90 cm (36 in) | 0.70 m (0.75 yd) |
Fuse Estimate for dress
| sizes | 4-30 |
|---|---|
| Width 90 cm (36 in) | 1.30 m (1.40 yd) |
