{"product_id":"true-bias-merritt-shirt-and-dress","title":"True Bias Merritt Shirt and Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuy the Merritt Shirt and Dress sewing pattern from True Bias. Merritt is an oversized button-up shirt and dress with four views. All views have a button front opening, dropped shoulder, traditional collar and collar stand, and patch chest pocket. Views A and C have a boxy short sleeve, while Views B and D have a long sleeve with a sleeve placket and cuff. Views A and B are shirt length, while Views C and D hit a few inches above the ankle and have in-seam pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSewing level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate \/ Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(available to download immediately after purchase).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is a \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thefoldline.com\/pages\/how-to-buy-sewing-patterns\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePDF\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e(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).\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thefoldline.com\/pages\/how-to-buy-sewing-patterns\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCopy Shop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote if purchasing copy shop printing: Some of the pattern pieces are divided across two A0 sheets. The sheets will need to be joined with no overlap.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested fabrics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eLight to medium weight woven fabrics such as shirting fabrics, cotton, linen, corduroy, and chambray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFabric requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eSee image gallery.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUS 0 – 18 or US 14 – 32 (approx. UK 6\/8 – 18\/20 or UK 16 – 34,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebased on our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thefoldline.com\/pages\/sewing-patterns-size-chart\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003estandardised size chart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e). Please also check the designer’s size charts and finished garment measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: The size ranges have been drafted from different blocks. The 14-32 block has a slightly more curvy set of dimensions than the 0-18 block. The 14-32 block has a D instead of a C cup (meaning a 4\" rather than a 3\" difference between your full and high bust) and has a 1\" larger difference between the waist and hip circumference. Both size ranges are drafted for an average height of 5'5\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLight to medium weight fusible interfacing: Views A\/B = 0.75 yd, Views C\/D = 1.5 yd; 3\/8\"-1\/2\" buttons: View A = 8, View B = 12, View C = 14, View D = 18.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePDF pattern includes: \u003c\/strong\u003eInstructions; US letter\/A4 print-at-home pattern (51 pages for sizes 0-18, 60 pages for sizes 14-32); A0 copy shop pattern (3 sheets for sizes 0-18, 3 sheets for sizes 14-32); US copy shop pattern (1 sheet for sizes 0-18, 1 sheet for sizes 14-32) \/\/ Layers: Yes \/\/ Projector file: Yes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you’re looking for more maker inspiration, check out the latest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thefoldline.com\/pages\/sewing-pattern-reviews\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003esewing pattern reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from the sewing community. 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