Buy the Bertie Shift Dress sewing pattern from Liberty Sewing Patterns. Bertie is a loose-fitting dress with sleeves gathered into cuffs and a back zip. Style A has a stand-up collar with trim, while style B has a round neckline finished with purchased bias tape.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:
- PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK over £50)
Suggested fabrics: Cotton, silk, linen, light velvet.
Fabric requirements:
A: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 2 1/2 - 3 1/8 yd (2.3 - 2.9 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 1 7/8 - 2 1/4 yd (1.8 - 2.1 m).
B: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 2 3/8 - 2 7/8 yd (2.2 - 2.7 m) // 60" (150 cm) wide fabric: 1 7/8 - 2 1/4 yd (1.8 - 2.1 m).
Lining A, B: 45" (115 cm) wide fabric: 1/2 yd (0.5 m).
Sizing: 6 - 22 (approx. UK 4/6 - 18/20). Please check the size chart.
Notions: 7" (18 cm) zip; two 1/2" (13 mm) buttons // A: 7/8 yd (0.8 m) of 18" - 20" (46 - 51 cm) fusible interfacing; 3/4 yd (0.7 m) of 2" (5 cm) trim; two hooks and eyes // B: 1/2 yd (0.5 m) of 18" - 20" (46 - 51 cm) fusible interfacing; 3/4 yd (0.7 m) of 1/2" (1.3 cm) single fold bias tape; hook and eye.
Note: Liberty Sewing Patterns are produced in collaboration with The McCall Pattern Company.
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