what is a shift dress Shift Dress – The Sewing Revival

what is a shift dress Shift Dress – The Sewing RevivalA quick sew, pull on modern shift dress sewing pattern resulting in a relaxed fit for all seasons. Customizable Design Add your own style with adjustable hem lengths, necklines, and sleeve options. Quick & simple sew Let your fabric do the talking Base Pattern Features: * V neck or round neck * 2 sleeve options in the base pattern (short or 7 8) * An expanding number of sleeve add ons can be purchased seperately * Internal side seam pockets (dress

A quick sew, pull on modern shift dress sewing pattern resulting in a relaxed fit for all seasons.

Customizable Design – Add your own style with adjustable hem lengths, necklines, and sleeve options.
Quick & simple sew – Let your fabric do the talking

Base Pattern Features:
* V neck or round neck
* 2 sleeve options in the base pattern (short or 7/8)
* An expanding number of sleeve add-ons can be purchased seperately
* Internal side seam pockets (dress option)
* Bonus patch pocket included

Unleash your inner designer with a growing range of extra sleeve options. We aim to add more sleeve options over time. Purchase these as an extension pack.

Extension Pack Options:

This pattern is compatible with the D-I-Y (Design-It-Yourself) range of sleeve extensions.
Upgrade your Shift Dress by adding new sleeves for a different look.

Check out the extra sleeves available here.

 Skill level: Easy Intermediate

Supporting Video Tutorials:
How to complete a full bust adjustment (FBA)
How to sew a combined neck and arm facing (the Burrito method)

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FABRIC

The Shift Dress is designed for light-medium weight woven linen, cotton lawn, rayon or viscose.
Try a winter version (with longer hem) in woven light to mid weight wools or wool blends

*Please also note that all (new) fabric should be pre-washed in case of shrinkage. 100% cotton & linen will shrink during the first wash. It doesn't hurt to be safe and remove any dodgy chemical build-up that may have occurred during printing anyway.

PRINTING

Each purchase comes with 4 sizes (please refer to the last image for size chart and international size comparisons).

The following lists the number of pages to print for each size bundle

Small - (NZ/AU/UK 6-8-10-12  | US 2-4-6-8)                    A4/Letter=29   AO=2pages
Medium - (NZ/AU/UK 10-12-14-16  | US 6-8-10-12)        A4/Letter=33   AO=2pages
Large - (NZ/AU/UK 14-16-18-20  | US 10-12-14-16)        A4/Letter=33   AO=2pages
X-Large - (NZ/AU/UK 18-20-22-24  | US 14-16-18-20)     A4/Letter=36   AO=2pages

WHAT DO I GET WITH MY PURCHASE?

Please note you are purchasing a digital pattern that will be sent directly to your email inbox after payment. *You will not receive a hard copy printed pattern.*

You will receive a link to download 3 different PDF files:

1. Instructions

2. Print at home Pattern Tiles (PAH=Print at home)
For printing in A4 or US Letter on a home printer. Printing at home is the most cost-effective, and sticking your pattern tiles together to make your full size pattern is easy. Further information for printing at home can be found in our Resources section here. 

3. Large scale Pattern file (AO) for taking to your local Print Shop 
AO is a large scale file designed to be printed at a Print Copy Shop. You cannot print this on your home printer as it is too big. If you choose to use this large file you will pay extra to have it printed but you do not have to stick anything together.

You can use the ADOBE LAYERS FEATURE to open the PAH pattern file and print only the size you need (and eliminate the "noise" of the unwanted sizes). You can also use the URL and bookmark links within the file to quickly access information and support. Download Adobe Reader for free (for Windows and Mac) here.

MIX & MATCH

This pattern is compatible with the D-I-Y (Design-It-Yourself) range of sleeve extensions.
Upgrade your pattern by adding new sleeves for a different look at minimal cost.

Check out the extra sleeves available here.

PATTERN UPDATES

28 January 2025 > Pattern release

24 February 2025 > Pattern update (fixed V Neck missing on sizes NZ/UK 10-14 | US 8-10