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I AM Patterns
I AM Patterns Irma Dress and Shirt
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(What is Copyshop?)
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 Irma Dress and Shirt sewing pattern from I AM Patterns. I am Irma, a dress that can also be made as a shirt. I have a concealed button placket, my front is shorter than my back, and I have a back yoke with a large box pleat. I have a shirt collar, and you can choose between classic shirt sleeves or bishop sleeves with a cuff.
Version A is a dress with classic sleeves, Version B is a shirt with classic sleeves, Version C is a dress with bishop sleeves, and Version D is a shirt with bishop sleeves.
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, lightweight denim, crepe (viscose, polyester, wool), washed linen, chambray, wax, flannel, lightweight cotton twill, lightweight woollen fabric, lightweight jacquard.
Fabric requirements:
Version A: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 285 - 310 cm (3 1/8 - 3 3/8 yd).
Version B: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 195 - 225 cm (2 1/8 - 2 1/2 yd) // 110 cm (43″) wide fabric: 235 - 250 cm (2 5/8 - 2 3/4 yd).
Version C: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 330 - 345 cm (3 5/8 - 3 3/4 yd).
Version D: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 220 - 250 cm (2 3/8 - 2 3/4 yd) // 110 cm (43″) wide fabric - sizes 34-48 only: 270 - 290 cm (3 - 3 1/4 yd).
Sizing: EU 34 – 52 (approx. UK 6 – 18). Please check the size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Iron-on interfacing, 40 cm x 70 cm (16" x 28"); buttons, 1.5 cm (5/8") diameter: Version A = 12 buttons, Version B = 9 buttons, Version C = 10 buttons, Version D = 7 buttons.
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 and US letter print-at-home patterns (53 pages); A3 pattern (26 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: No // Projector file: No.
Languages: French and English.
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I made the I Am Irma dress version in size 44. It's rather long in the back so I didn't add any length to it. I'm 5'7" (170 cm). I made it in a viscose Ecovero satin fabric from Fabric Godmother. This fabric was a bit slippery so I used pattern weights, traced my pattern pieces, and then cut them out. You can see more construction deets and photos on my blog.
I really like the hidden button placket and the bishop sleeves on this pattern. It also comes with a classic cuffed sleeve option, as well as a shirt-length version with a curved hem.
The construction is straightforward. They say to sew the buttonholes and buttons at the beginning, before you assemble the back or attach the sleeves or collar. When I sew a garment, I always sew the buttonholes and buttons last. So that’s what I did with this dress. However, if you wait until after you have attached the collar and collar stand, then it’s tricky to sew the first buttonhole because you can’t fully open up the placket. Whoops.
So I just moved that buttonhole a little further down from the top to compensate. The next time I make this pattern, I will remember to sew the buttonholes right after sewing the placket!
B
This was one of those projects that I loved as soon as I saw it, bought it and printed it off the same day. It's quite a dramatic design from their new I AM Magic collection, but I really liked the tailored top half mixed with the flirty bottom, and the design details are really nice: the concealed placket, box pleat and pleated sleeves.
I decided to use this floaty crepe I got on Goldhawk Rd a couple of years ago and made a straight 46. This corresponded to my high bust measurement and I'd have normally graded out from bust out, but didn't because of all the ease, so I'd recommend checking the finished garment measurements when picking a size.
I really loved sewing this and I wrote a full post about it with construction details and pics here if you're interested in the whole story. :) Definitely recommended and I just another pattern from the same collection thanks to my experience with this one.
M
I am head over heels in love with all of the designs in the latest collection by I Am Patterns, but the Irma shirt is just STUNNING.
You can read all about my shirtdress and the beautiful fabric I used on the Sew Me Sunshine blog.
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