Bobbins and Buttons Amanda Shirt and Dress

Buy the Amanda Shirt and Dress sewing pattern from Bobbins and Buttons. This versatile shirt and shirt dress pattern is fitted at the shoulders with set-in sleeves and a gently flared lower bodice. It has a back pleat for ease and shaping. Choose between two sleeve options: a classic cuffed shirt sleeve or a 3/4 length sleeve without a cuff. The dress version has optional in-seam pockets and a tie belt.

Sewing level: Intermediate

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

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Crisp cotton, needlecord, chambray, lightweight linen, poplin and cotton blends.

Fabric requirements: 

Shirt with cuff: 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 2.2 m (2.4 yd) // 112 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.8 - 2.9 m (3 - 3.1 yd).

Dress: 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 3.25 m (3.55 yd) // 112 cm (45") wide fabric: 3.65 - 4.1 m (3.9 - 4.4 yd).

Sizing: UK 6 – 22 (approx. UK 6/8 – 22/24, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Medium weight fusible interfacing; eight to ten 13-15 mm buttons.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (59 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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