A-line Shift dress

A-line Shift Dress

The A-line Shift Dress is an absolute retro classic with its origins in the 1960s. This pattern allows you to make numerous style variations - in the free online tutorial you will fine 7 variations you can make! https://elizabethsweetwater.weebly.com/a-line-shif... You can make the dress with a color block effect or in a print. Choose from 3 different sleeve lengths or go sleeveless. For the neck you have many options, choose from a Peter Pan collar, a pointed collar, or a round collar with or without button details. What's more ALL of these options can be applied to a high or a lowered neckline. You also have the option of buttoned side flaps and a buttoned back detail. The dress has a slightly flared A-line with bust seams. There are two side seam options plus back and front darts if you want a more tailored look. The pattern is suitable for various types of jersey such as a Punta, single jersey, French terry or jacquard jersey.

Pattern options and features

• colourblock options
• Peter Pan neck, pointed collar neck or rounded neck
• high or lower neckline options for all style variations
• short, 3/4 or long sleeves or sleeveless options
• optional buttoned side flaps and buttoned back details
• optional front and back darts for tailored look
• choose for fitted or relaxed fit

Sizes

• all patterns come in a full range of sizes, from EU34-50
• all patterns follow the same body size chart (see chart below), so you can guarantee the same fit across all of our patterns
• pdf includes the body size chart, a piece checklist, and a colouring sheet to print and try out colour combinations

Body size chart

Size 34 / Chest: 82 cm / Waist: 66 cm / Hip: 89 cm
Size 36 / Chest: 86 cm / Waist: 70 cm / Hip: 93 cm
Size 38 / Chest: 90 cm / Waist: 74 cm / Hip: 97 cm
Size 40 / Chest: 94 cm / Waist: 78 cm / Hip: 101 cm
Size 42 / Chest: 98 cm / Waist: 82 cm / Hip: 105 cm
Size 44 / Chest: 102 cm / Waist: 86 cm / Hip: 109 cm
Size 46 / Chest: 106 cm / Waist: 90 cm / Hip: 113 cm
Size 48 / Chest: 110 cm / Waist: 94 cm / Hip: 117 cm
Size 50 / Chest: 116 cm / Waist: 100 cm / Hip: 123 cm

Instant digital download

On receipt of payment you will receive a link to download your PDF files. This is open for 72 hours. You can download the pdf 10 times. You will receive 3 PDFs with your purchase:

• A4 Version - this can be printed on any home printer and be stuck together, all you need are scissors and sticky tape

• A0 Version - this can be taken to any high street copy shop, to be printed out on a large sheet
• A0 Version for overhead projector - this version is simplified with thicker lines - all pieces are aligned on the grain line

All sizes are on separate layers in the PDF. You can select which size or sizes to view and to printout. This makes our patterns far easier to follow and cut out. You simply choose your size, print out and assemble. All patterns include 1cm seam allowance.

Free step-by-step instructions

Our patterns are supported by a free step-by-step tutorials in english and dutch. Scroll down to the bottom of the homepage for the link to our tutorial site, or just click here, https://elizabethsweetwater.weebly.com/. If you have any questions we are always on hand to provide advice.

COPYRIGHT/DISCLAIMER

Elizabeth Sweetwater Patterns are meant for personal use. This sale is for a pattern, not a finished product, and you will receive this pattern via download, not via postal service! Duplicating, sharing, resale or editing of this PDF is strictly prohibited but items produced using this pattern may be sold in limited quantities - just credit us as your design source.