Buy the Dallas Woven Shirt and Dress sewing pattern from Style Arc. Dallas is a beautifully feminine shirt or dress featuring a front placket with button-and-loop closures and elbow length puff sleeves. Choose between a high collar or traditional two-piece collar. A waist tie with belt loops adds shape, while the dress option can include godets for extra movement. There are optional bust darts for a full bust, optional back waist darts for a slim fit, and optional in-seam pockets for the dress. 

Note: Style Arc patterns are suited to a more confident maker. The written instructions are not illustrated at each step.

Sewing level: Advanced

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:

Main: Washed linen, organza, cotton voile, lace.

Sleeve lining: Cotton voile.

Fabric requirements:

Dress with godets: 112 cm (44") wide fabric: 4.7 - 5.4 m (5.2 - 5.9 yd) // 148 cm (58") wide fabric: 4.1 - 4.8 m (4.5 - 5.25 yd).

Dress without godets: 112 cm (44") wide fabric: 3.7 - 4.5 m (4 - 4.9 yd) // 148 cm (58") wide fabric: 3.4 - 3.8 m (3.7 - 4.2 yd).

Shirt: 112 cm (44") wide fabric: 2.5 - 2.75 m (2.75 - 3 yd) // 148 cm (58") wide fabric: 1.8 - 2.3 m (2 - 2.5 yd).

Sleeve lining: 112 cm (44") wide fabric: 0.75 m (0.8 yd) // 148 cm (58") wide fabric: 0.6 - 0.75 m (0.7 - 0.8 yd).

Sizing: 4 – 16 or 18 – 30 (approx. UK 4/6 – 16/18 or UK 18/20 – 32, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 90 cm (36") wide fusing, 0.7 m (0.75 yd) for shirt or 1.3 m (1.4 yd) for dress; 11.5 mm (18L) buttons; 6 mm (1/4") wide elastic for sleeves // Optional: hat elastic or hair elastics for button loops.

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