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Girls Shirt Dress
Girls Shirt Dress
Girls Shirt Dress
Girls Shirt Dress

Girls Shirt Dress

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About this pattern

This sweet little girl’s dress is so simple to stitch, as it’s adapted from a men’s shirt. Simply use the template provided or an existing dress to cut a front and a back, add sleeves and a few embellishments such as a pretty bow and pockets, and you have a whole new garment. Just remember to ask the previous owner’s permission before you take your scissors to his best shirt!

Essentials

  • Men’s shirt
  • Thread, sewing, coordinating
  • Press stud, clear

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    Sew a Shirt Dress

    1. Download and print the pattern. Lay a men’s shirt out flat with the buttons fastened, then place the dress template on top, lining up the bottom hem and keeping it intact, and making sure that the buttons are central. Alternatively, use an existing dress as a pattern.

    2. Pin in place and cut out so you have a front and back. Note the template provided already has a seam allowance, but if you’re using an existing dress, leave a 1cm border around the outside edge. Position the sleeve template to sit on the top fold of one of the shirt sleeves. Cut two,

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