Marsha Style Shameka Dress and Top

Buy the Shameka Dress and Top sewing pattern from Marsha Style. Shameka features a slightly wide, moderately high round neck. There is a centre back seam which can be omitted. The open scooped armhole is finished with an elasticated band.

The Shameka Dress in its original form is a loose-fitting slip dress. If you like to have a waistline in your garments there is an option for an elasticated waist or waist tie. The midi dress has side seam slits. All dress views include side-seam pockets.

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: This top and dress are suitable for a wide range of fabric types including both knit and woven. Consider using mid weight woven fabrics such as linen, linen blends, velvet, silk noil, cotton and cotton gauze. For a softer silhouette consider polyester, viscose, rayon, tencel, silk or blends of these. The sky is the limit for your knit fabric choice.

Fabric requirements: 

View A: 45" (1.15 m) wide fabric: 1.6 - 2.7 yd (1.5 - 2.5 m) // 56" (1.4 m) wide fabric: 1.3 - 2.0 yd (1.2 - 1.8 m).

Views B and C: 45" (1.15 m) wide fabric: 2.7 - 3.0 yd (2.5 - 2.8 m) // 56" (1.4 m) wide fabric: 1.9 - 2.7 yd (1.7 - 2.5 m).

Views D and E: 45" (1.15 m) wide fabric: 3.1 - 4.0 yd (2.8 - 3.8 m) // 56" (1.4 m) wide fabric: 2.4 - 3.3 yd (2.2 - 3.0 m).

Sizing: US 2 – 22 (approx. UK 6 – 26, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

This pattern has been drafted for a height of 170 cm (5’7″).

If you prefer a less oversized fit, the designer recommends sizing down one full size.

Notions: Coordinating thread; 2.5 cm (1") wide elastic.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (31 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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