Buy the Reeta Shirt Dress sewing pattern from Named. Reeta is a classic, loose-fitting shirt dress with simple but thought-out details. The dress has pleated breast pockets, a shirt collar and a waist gathered with a cord. The turn-ups of the t-shirt sleeves and the deep vents on the midi-length hem add carefree character to the dress.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
- PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK over £50)
- PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a
- PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you'll need to download the digital instructions, as we don't print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is
Suggested fabrics: Choose a light weight or medium weight non-stretch shirting. The rayon of the sample garment is quite drapey but you can choose a less drapey fabric, such as lightweight linen, if you prefer.
Fabric requirements: 150 cm (60"") wide fabric: 240 - 310 cm (2 5/8 - 3 3/8 yd) // 115 cm (45"") wide fabric: 295 - 445 cm (3 1/4 - 4 7/8 yd).
The fabric requirements include a 5% allowance for shrinkage. Note that the fabric consumption may be greater for fabrics with a pattern and for fabrics that need to be cut in one direction.
Sizing: EU 32 – 56 (approx. UK 4/6 – 28). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.
This pattern comes with plenty of ease. Check the finished measurements for your size and, if necessary, select a size smaller than usual if you want the garment to be more fitted.
Notions: Fusible interfacing, 140 cm (1 1/2 yd); 10 small buttons; 2 cm (3/4"") ribbon for drawstring casing, 160 cm (1 3/4 yd); cord for drawstring, your waist circumference + 70 cm (3/4 yd).
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (42 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.
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