• Model: Size 8, 5'9" | Front view of sleeveless green Alder Shirtdress with collar and gathered skirt, worn by model.
    Size 8, 5'9"
  • Front view of sleeveless blue printed Alder Shirtdress with button front and collar, worn by model.
  • Side view of sleeveless green Alder Shirtdress with fitted bodice and gathered skirt.
  • Side view of sleeveless green Alder Shirtdress with fitted bodice and gathered skirt.
  • Back view of green Alder Shirtdress showing yoke, gathered skirt, and sleeveless design.
  • Back view of blue printed Alder Shirtdress showing curved hem and sleeveless design.
  • Angled view of blue printed Alder Shirtdress highlighting collar and front button placket.
  • Flat illustrations of Alder Shirtdress showing View A with straight sides and View B with gathered skirt.

Alder Shirtdress 0–18

Alder Shirtdress 0–18

$22.00 USD
$22.00 USD
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Size: 0-18
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Size: 0-18

The Alder Shirtdress is a loosely fitted, sleeveless shirtdress with two options. View A falls into an A-Line below the bust and features a curved hem, bust darts, and two breast pockets. View B features the same bodice as View A but with a gathered skirt at the sides and back of the dress.

Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, bust darts, bias faced armholes, attaching a shirt collar, gathering, buttons and buttonholes.

Difficulty Intermediate

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: 66 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: 2 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 0–18 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.