I AM Patterns Barbara Shirt and Dress

Buy the Barbara Shirt and Dress sewing pattern from I AM Patterns. I am Barbara, a twist on the classic shirt. I have a classic shirt collar and sleeves, cuffs with a slit opening, a back yoke and a centre-back pleat. My front buttons are hidden under a placket and I have a wide cut. Yet my details make me very original. My front and/or back flounces are set in the sleeves. I have three different flounce variations with or without godets for a truly unique style. I can also be made as a dress.

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: Poplin, viscose, cotton voile, plumetis, lightweight chambray, lightweight crêpe, lightweight denim, silk.

Fabric requirements: It is impossible to list the requirements for all versions in all sizes. To calculate the amount needed, you can add up the quantities for the individual elements as listed below (in which case you will likely have some excess fabric) or use the method provided in Step 1 of the pattern instructions (which will help you optimise the amount of fabric required).

Shirt: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 200 - 220 cm (2 1/8 - 2 3/8 yd) // 110 cm (43″) wide fabric: 210 - 275 cm (2 1/4 - 3 yd).

Dress: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 220 - 270 cm (2 3/8 - 3 yd) // 110 cm (43″) wide fabric: 260 - 320 cm (2 7/8 - 3 1/2 yd).

Long front flounce: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 90 - 95 cm (1 yd) // 110 cm (43″) wide fabric: 135 - 140 cm (1 1/2 yd).

Long back flounce: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 90 - 95 cm (1 yd) // 110 cm (43″) wide fabric: 135 - 140 cm (1 1/2 yd).

Medium front flounce: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 45 - 50 cm (1/2 yd) // 110 cm (43″) wide fabric: 65 - 70 cm (3/4 yd).

Medium back flounce: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 50 - 60 cm (1/2 - 5/8 yd) // 110 cm (43″) wide fabric: 65 - 70 cm (3/4 yd).

Short front flounce: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 65 - 70 cm (3/4 yd) // 110 cm (43″) wide fabric: 95 - 100 cm (1 - 1 1/8 yd).

Short back flounce: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 65 - 70 cm (3/4 yd) // 110 cm (43″) wide fabric: 95 - 105 cm (1 - 1 1/8 yd).

Sizing: EU 34 – 52 (approx. UK 6 – 18, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

This pattern is drafted for a height of 5’5″ and a B cup.

Notions: Iron-on interfacing, 70 cm x 40 cm (27" x 16"); buttons, 15 mm (5/8") diameter, 9 for shirt or 12 for dress.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 and US letter print-at-home patterns (47 pages); A3 pattern (19 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes (all except A0) // Projector file: Yes.

Languages: French and English.

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