Named Ilta Shirt Dress

Buy the Ilta Shirt Dress sewing pattern from Named. Ilta is a beautiful and stylish midi-length dress that is suitable for everyday wear as well as for more special occasions. The front waist and centre front are elegantly pleated and together with the belt create an effortlessly ruched look. The dress features dropped shoulders, a deep rounded front hem, sharp collar, and button fastening. The long sleeves are finished with slit cuffs and button closures.

Sewing level: Intermediate

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: Choose a lightweight, non-stretch, drapey fabric, such as satin, viscose challis, or crepe.

Fabric requirements: The fabric requirements include a 5% allowance for shrinkage. Note that the fabric consumption may be greater for fabrics with a pattern and for fabrics that need to be cut in one direction.

150 cm (60") wide fabric: 275 - 370 cm (3 - 4 yd).

115 cm (45") wide fabric: 365 - 495 cm (4 - 5 3/8 yd).

Sizing: EU 32 – 56 (approx. UK 6 – 28, 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 172 cm (5'8") tall person.

Notions: Fusible interfacing, 120 cm (1 1/4 yd); sixteen buttons, approx. 12 mm (1/2") diameter.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (48 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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