Liesl + Co Tomigaya Shirt Dress

Buy the Tomigaya Shirt Dress sewing pattern from Liesl + Co. Refined, yet elegant and casual, this classic shirt dress can go anywhere. The elastic waist looks smocked and can be cinched with the drawstring that ties in front. The bodice features buttons halfway up the front and a classic collar with a collar band. Choose from long sleeves with a tower placket and button cuffs (View A) or short sleeves with a ruffle detail (View B). The below-the-knee skirt can be lengthened or shortened to suit your preferences. This style can be worn year-round and layered in cooler weather.

Sewing level: Intermediate

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

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

– 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: This pattern works best with light- to medium-weight woven fabrics with moderate body and drape like cotton voile, lawn, shirting, linen, lightweight crepe, and rayon.

Fabric requirements: 58" (147 cm) wide fabric: View A, 4 - 4 1/2 yd (3.7 - 4.1 m) // View B, 3 3/4 - 4 1/4 yd (3.4 - 3.9 m).

Sizing: 0 – 20 (approx. UK 8 – 20, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Featherweight or lightweight fusible interfacing; 2 yd of 1/2" elastic; ten 1/2" buttons for View A or six for View B.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (48 pages); 36" wide copy shop pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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