Philadelphia women’s dress sewing pattern

Philadelphia women’s dress sewing pattern

A comfortable and functional shirt dress for every occasion.

  • Straight cut. Long set-in sleeves with an option to be shortened.
  • Sleeve hem features a placket and a classic cuff with a buttonhole and button. The sleeve can be gathered and secured with a hidden tab and a button located at the upper part of the sleeve.
  • Double yoke on the back.
  • Side seam pockets.
  • Classic shirt collar with a separate stand.
  • Side slits up to the knee line.
  • Central button closure with buttonholes.
  • Thin belt completes the look.

The pattern is designed  ankle-length, but can be shortened as desired.

If you are not sure about the size, please see the size chart here.

4,50 27,99 

Recommended fabrics

For sewing the Philadelphia shirt dress, we recommend using lightweight to medium-weight dress fabrics such as cotton, linen, and lightweight denim.

Fabric consumption

When the fabric width is 150 cm (59,1″):

Long dress:

Size XXS-XS S-M L-XL 2XL-3XL 4XL-5XL
Main fabric 220 (86,7″) 240 (94,5″) 260 (102,4″) 280 (110,3″) 290 (114,2″)

Short dress:

Size XXS-XS S-M L-XL 2XL-3XL 4XL-5XL
Main fabric 180 (71″) 190 (75″) 200 (78,7″) 210 (82,7″) 220 (86,7″)

Important! The consumption is calculated based on the layout. The material can shrink, so take 5-10% with a margin.

Additionally:

  • Interfacing– 50 cm (19,7″);
  • Buttons – 15 pcs.

An increase in the outsize:

To the chest circumference – 26 cm (10,3″) (a crease on the back, like on shirts);

To the hip circumference – 20 cm (8″).

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