Effie Shirt Dress Sewing Pattern
The hidden button placket on this chic, stylish and contemporary shirt dress gives Effie a clean, streamlined look which really lets your fabric do the talking.
No more stressing over your button choice, instead choose a fabulous print or a luscious plain fabric, and let it take centre stage!
Further Details
| Difficulty/Skill level |
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| Recommended fabric | Medium/dress weight viscose/rayon, crepe, linen, cotton and chambray. Choose a lightweight or medium weight fusible interfacing suitable for your chosen fabric | |||||
| Notions | All views: Small buttons (3/8″ – 1/2″ / 1-1.2cm). 10 buttons for the 6-20 size range, 11 for the 16-30 size range. View B: One pair of 1 1/2″ (3.8 cm) D-rings for the belt. | |||||
| Available pattern formats | PDF (Sizes 6-20 and 16-30). The PDF pattern files are available in Copyshop/A0 format (3x A0 pages for the 6-20 size range, 4x A0 pages for the 16-30 size range) or print at home/ A4/US letter format (40 pages for the 6-20 size range; 64 pages for the 16-30 size range). |
Sizing
This pattern is available in our 6-20 and 16-30 size ranges. Our size ranges are based on different body proportions and bust cup sizes, so if you fall into sizes 16-20, do compare the body measurements in each size range to find the best match for your measurements. Both size ranges are drafted for the same height of 5’6″ / 167cm.
Choose the pattern size for which the Bust measurement in the table is closest to your full bust measurement, then grade up or down between sizes to suit your waist and hip measurements.
PDF Sewing patterns
PDF sewing patterns are a convenient alternative to more traditional paper patterns. When you purchase a PDF file, you will be given access to download a set of PDF files including an instructions booklet and the pattern files. You can print the files at home, on A4 or US Letter sized paper, or you can send the Copyshop/A0 files to a printer (a “copyshop”). The printer will print out the files on large sheets and post them to you.
The pattern files are nested, so you can easily grade between sizes, and layered, so you can choose which size(s) you want to print.
Effie on Instagram
![Been saving this one for a while and excited to finally share! ..meet the #MSP_Effie by michellesews_patterns 😍
I was so excited when Michelle reached out asking if I’d like a preview version of the Effie dress. I love a shirt dress and this is the more classic silhouette that was missing from my wardrobe - a straight skirt, classic cap sleeves with a hidden button placket.
I made my Effie in a loud tropical print 🌴🍍🍹🌺 and the drape of this viscose feels just amazing! I’m looking forward to try the pocketed version in a linen or even lightweight denim.
Pattern: #msp_effie by michellesews_patterns size 40 no mods (next time I’ll size down to a 38)
Fabric: Viscose from newcollectiontextil
[Image description: A women with long dark hair is smiling at the camera in a brightly colored tropical print shirt dress that she made. She is wearing yellow sandals that tie around the ankles. She stands in front of a white brick wall in her apartment.]
#indiepattern #patterntester #shirtdress michelle.a.sews #printsplease #sewhappycolor #memadeeveryday #slowfashion #memadeootd #sewhappycolor #printspirarion #tropicalstyle #sewistsofinstagram #imakemyclothes #supportsmallbusiness](https://i0.wp.com/michellesews.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png?w=980&ssl=1)
Been saving this one for a while and excited to finally share! ..meet the #MSP_Effie by michellesews_patterns 😍
I was so excited when Michelle reached out asking if I’d like a preview version of the Effie dress. I love a shirt dress and this is the more classic silhouette that was missing from my wardrobe – a straight skirt, classic cap sleeves with a hidden button placket.
I made my Effie in a loud tropical print 🌴🍍🍹🌺 and the drape of this viscose feels just amazing! I’m looking forward to try the pocketed version in a linen or even lightweight denim.
Pattern: #msp_effie by michellesews_patterns size 40 no mods (next time I’ll size down to a 38)
Fabric: Viscose from newcollectiontextil
[Image description: A women with long dark hair is smiling at the camera in a brightly colored tropical print shirt dress that she made. She is wearing yellow sandals that tie around the ankles. She stands in front of a white brick wall in her apartment.]
#indiepattern #patterntester #shirtdress michelle.a.sews #printsplease #sewhappycolor #memadeeveryday #slowfashion #memadeootd #sewhappycolor #printspirarion #tropicalstyle #sewistsofinstagram #imakemyclothes #supportsmallbusiness
New pattern release today from michellesews_patterns 🌤🌤🌤🌤
Details and my thoughts are at http://www.sisforsew.com 😊 #msp_effie
*pattern and material compensation recieved for review*
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It’s #DressFriday! For me, Ryliss Bod, that means I post sewing patterns and beautiful dresses made by YOU, my fellow sewing Instagramers and Fashion Designers, that inspire me. Let’s go against the GRAIN of the Casual Friday crowd and show off our dresses!
Molly mikeandmollyshouse posted “Effie pattern release is happening 🤗🤗 🤗
This is a classic A CLA-SSIC shirt dress! I made a size 12 with no alterations. I typically have to make an alteration from my high bust /arm cycle and didn’t have to on this pattern. The instructions are straight forward, and for me, pretty simple to follow. I have previous experience making collared button-down shirt but would say this is probably an intermediate beginners pattern or maybe a beginner intermediate?
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Effie shirt dress from michellesews_patterns , the fabric is a lightweight cotton purchased moodfabrics
Size range:
Bust 31”-57”
Waist 24”-49”
Hips 34”-59”
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My michellesews_patterns #msp_effie shirt dress has served me well since I made it. I was part of the pattern testing team and was compensated for it.
Skills gained: I sewed a placket, a yoke and a collar for the first time ever. It is my first ever shirt dress and I’m pleased with the outcome.
Sewing Pattern: michellesews_patterns #msp_effie shirt dress
Sewing machine: husqvarnavikinguk #opal690q [on loan as part of a Brand Ambassador Partnership]
Fabric: johnlewis
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