• Model: Size 20, 5'5" | Angled front view of Alder Shirtdress View B in teal linen, showing collar, pockets, and gathered side skirt.
    Size 20, 5'5"
  • Angled front view of Alder Shirtdress View A in pastel stripes, showing chest pockets and collar details.
  • Side angle of Alder Shirtdress View B in teal linen showing armhole, yoke shaping, and flared skirt.
  • Angled front view of Alder Shirtdress View A in striped fabric with chest pockets and button placket.
  • Side view of Alder Shirtdress View B in teal linen highlighting gathered waist and back shaping.
  • Back view of Alder Shirtdress View A in striped fabric showing yoke seam and curved hem.
  • Model walking in Alder Shirtdress View B in teal linen, showing movement and flared silhouette.
  • Flat illustrations of Alder Shirtdress showing View A with straight sides and View B with gathered skirt.

Alder Shirtdress 14–32

Alder Shirtdress 14–32

$22.00 USD
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Size: 14-32
Choose Format: Paper
Size: 14-32

The Alder Shirtdress is the effortlessly chic sleeveless dress that elevates your summer wardrobe. This loosely fitted shirt dress sewing pattern offers two versatile options perfect for work, weekends, and everything in between.

View A creates a classic A-line shirtdress that skims your hips beautifully, with a curved hem hitting just above the knee. The tailored bust darts provide a perfect fit while two breast pockets add both style and function – ideal for keys, cards, or small essentials.

View B takes the same polished bodice and pairs it with a gathered skirt at the sides and back, creating lovely movement and a fuller silhouette that gives the dress a distinctly different character.

The classic shirt collar and button-front closure give you that crisp, put-together look that works season after season. Sew it up in lightweight cotton for summer, cozy flannel for fall layering, or even silk for special occasions.

This intermediate sewing pattern teaches you professional techniques including bust darts for the perfect fit, bias faced armholes for a clean finish, collar construction, gathering, and creating precise buttonholes. Each step builds your skills while creating a garment you'll reach for again and again.

Techniques you'll master: sewing straight seams, bust darts, bias faced armholes, attaching a shirt collar, gathering, buttons and buttonholes.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Perfect for sewers ready to tackle collars and buttonholes while creating a versatile wardrobe staple that works from desk to dinner.

Fabrics & Notions

Suggested Fabrics
Main Fabric Light to medium weight fabrics ranging from silk charmeuse, crepe de chine, cotton shirting, poplin, chambray, sateen, lightweight to mid-weight denim, linen, linen blends, and flannel. Extra fabric may be needed to match plaids, stripes, and directional prints. 

Interfacing Light to medium weight woven fusible interfacing.

Notions
Thread
Fusible interfacing
(9) ⅜˝ - ½˝ buttons

Paper Pattern Details

This product is a pre-printed paper pattern. You will receive an instruction booklet and tissue pattern tucked inside a paper envelope. Pattern is printed in the USA on recycled paper with soy-based inks.

Digital Pattern Details

This product is a PDF digital download. You will receive an email containing a unique URL to download your pattern directly after your purchase is complete. The Alder Shirtdress comes as a layered PDF. This pattern includes the following files: 

Digital Instruction Booklet: 20 pages
Print at Home Pattern: 84 pages
US Copy Shop Pattern: 1 page
A0 Copy Shop Pattern View A: 3 pages
A0 Copy Shop Pattern View B: 3 pages
Printing Instructions: 3 pages 

You do not need to print all of the pattern files, just the one that corresponds to how you intend to print. If you have additional questions please see our FAQ which includes our Digital Product Policies. If you need help printing and assembling your pattern, take a look at our PDF Printing and Assembly Guide!

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Alder Shirtdress 14–32 Size Chart

Women's Clothing Size Chart - Measurements in inches and centimeters
Size Bust (in) Bust (cm) Waist (in) Waist (cm) Hip (in) Hip (cm)
Size 0 32 81.2 25 63.5 35 88.9
Size 2 33 83.8 26 66.0 36 91.4
Size 4 34 86.3 27 68.5 37 93.9
Size 6 35 88.9 28 71.1 38 96.5
Size 8 36 91.4 29 73.6 39 99.0
Size 10 37 93.9 30 76.2 40 101.6
Size 12 38 1/2 97.7 31 1/2 80.0 41 1/2 105.4
Size 14 40 101.6 33 83.8 43 109.2
Size 16 42 106.6 35 88.9 45 114.3
Size 18 44 111.7 37 93.9 47 119.3
This table provides body measurements for women's clothing sizes 0 through 18. All measurements are provided in both inches and centimeters for bust, waist, and hip circumference. To find your size, measure your bust, waist, and hip, and match to the closest size in the chart.



Women's Clothing Size Chart (14-32) - Measurements in inches and centimeters
Size Bust (in) Bust (cm) Waist (in) Waist (cm) Hip (in) Hip (cm)
Size 14 40 101.6 33 83.8 43 109.2
Size 16 42 106.6 35 88.9 45 114.3
Size 18 44 111.7 37 93.9 47 119.3
Size 20 46 116.8 39 99.0 48 124.4
Size 22 48 121.9 41 104.1 51 129.5
Size 24 50 127.0 43 109.2 53 134.6
Size 26 52 132.0 45 114.3 55 139.7
Size 28 54 137.1 47 119.3 57 144.7
Size 30 56 142.2 49 124.4 59 149.8
Size 32 58 147.3 51 129.5 61 154.9
This table provides body measurements for women's clothing sizes 14 through 32. All measurements are provided in both inches and centimeters for bust, waist, and hip circumference. To find your size, measure your bust, waist, and hip, and match to the closest size in the chart.