Chalk and Notch

Chalk and Notch Shay Dress

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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 printed A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day.

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Buy the Shay Dress sewing pattern from Chalk and Notch. Shay is a maxi dress with a wide scoop neck and fitted bodice. The skirt has three gathered tiers. There are elbow length puff sleeves or a tank option for both views. View A has a centre back invisible zipper. View B has centre front buttons.

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: Rayon challis, rayon twill, rayon voile, cotton lawn, cotton voile, linen, chambray. This style is designed for a light to medium weight woven. The bodice is lined. It is recommended to use a medium to heavy weight bodice lining fabric to help maintain structure.

Fabric requirements: Minimum fabric required is listed. If you think you will need more for shrinkage, directional print, pattern matching or print repeat, please purchase accordingly.

Main: 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: With sleeves, 3 1/4 - 4 1/4 yd (3 - 3.9 m) // Tank, 3 - 4 yd (2.7 - 3.7 m).

Bodice lining: 54" (137 cm) wide fabric: 3/4 - 1 yd (0.7 - 0.9 m).

Sizing: US 0 – 30 (approx. UK 8 – 30, based on our standardised size chart) with A, B, C and D bust cup options. Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Use the high bust to determine your size, and the difference between your high bust and full bust to choose your cup size. If you are between sizes, size up and fit the pattern as needed. It is always recommended to sew a test garment to confirm fit.

This pattern includes four bust cup options, and the cup size is determined by calculating the difference between the high and full bust. If the difference between your high bust and full bust is 1" (2.5 cm) use the A cup. If the difference is 2" (5 cm) use the B cup. If the difference is 3" (7.5 cm) use the C cup. If the difference is 4" (10 cm) use the D cup. If you have more than a 4" (10 cm) difference, you may need a full bust adjustment.

Notions: 2 yd tricot fusible interfacing // View A: 18" (46 cm) invisible zipper for the centre back; hook and eye (optional) // View B: fifteen to eighteen 1/2" (12.7 mm) buttons for the centre front.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step illustrated instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (60 pages); US copy shop pattern (36" x 110"); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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Marie | @sewdisorganised

As soon as I saw the floral sample of this dress I had dreams of making my own version (literally I was dreaming about it).
I had some gorgeous crinkle viscose from fabric godmother that I knew would be perfect.
It takes quite a lot of fabric and this was one of the few pieces that I knew I would have enough of.

I really enjoyed making this dress, it is definitely a time consuming one. I had to be really patient and pace myself because there are quite a few fiddle details and sooo many buttons. I had to avoid button holes for a while after this because I was so done. It didn’t help that this fabric didn’t press well and frayed so much that I had to increase the seam allowance from 3/8” to 1/2”

I absolutely love how it turned out though, it is so pretty and flattering. The princess seams are really complimenting and the long swishy skirt adds so much fun.

This pattern is not for the faint of heart but it is so beautiful that once you get past the difficult bits you will end up with a dress that you absolutely adore!