Buy the Alder Shirtdress sewing pattern from Grainline Studio. Alder is a loosely fitted sleeveless shirtdress with two options. View A falls into an A-line below the bust and features bust darts, two breast pockets, and a curved hem. View B has the same bodice as View A, but with a gathered skirt at the sides and back of the dress.

Sewing level: Intermediate

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight fabrics, such as silk charmeuse, crepe de chine, cotton shirting, poplin, chambray, sateen, lightweight to midweight denim, linen, linen blends, and flannel.

Fabric requirements: Extra fabric may be needed to match plaids, stripes, or one-way design prints.

Sizes 0 – 18

45" (114 cm) wide fabric: View A, 2 3/8 - 2 7/8 yd (2.1 - 2.6 m) // View B, 2 5/8 - 3 1/4 yd (2.4 - 2.9 m).

54" (137 cm) wide fabric: View A, 2 1/8 - 2 3/8 yd (1.9 - 2.1 m) // View B, 2 1/2 - 2 3/4 yd (2.3 - 2.5 m).

Sizes 14 – 32

45" (114 cm) wide fabric: View A, 3 - 3 1/4 yd (2.7 - 2.9 m) // View B, 4 - 4 7/8 yd (3.6 - 4.4 m).

54" (137 cm) wide fabric: View A, 2 3/8 - 3 1/4 yd (2.2 - 2.8 m) // View B, 3 1/8 - 3 3/8 yd (2.8 - 3 m).

Sizing: US 0 – 18 or US 14 – 32 (approx. UK 8 – 18 or UK 16 – 32, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

The 0 – 18 pattern is drafted for a B sewing cup size. The 14 – 32 pattern is drafted for a D sewing cup size. Both patterns are drafted for a height of 5'5".

Notions: Fusible interfacing; nine 3/8"-1/2" buttons.

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