The Avon Woven Shirt and Dress sewing pattern is an elevated take on the classic shirt dress, offering both a shirt and dress option. Featuring a waist tie over the button-up front, collar and stand, and set-in sleeves with a choice of short sleeves or long sleeves, it’s designed for effortless wear.
The dress includes a high-low, mid-calf hem with side splits and optional inseam pockets, while the shirt features a clean straight hem with a stepped side seam. With built-in shorten/lengthen lines for a customised fit, this is a stylish, everyday wardrobe staple.
Features
- Side waist tie with button-up front
- Collar and collar stand (with regular, long point, or stand only options)
- Set in sleeve
- Short sleeve with band option
- Long sleeve with cuff button and binding at split
- The dress has a curved back hem with side splits
- The shirt has a straight hem with a step at side seams
- Inseam pockets (optional – dress only)
- Mid-calf length
- High-low hemline
- Shorten/lengthen lines
Fabric Suggestions
Any light to medium weight woven linen or cotton fabric with good structure such as:
- Poplin
- Seersucker
- Chambray
- Broadcloth
Trims
- FOR SHIRT:
- 7 x Buttons 11.5mm (18L) size or you may choose to use press studs/snaps
- 2 extra buttons/snaps if making the long sleeve cuff
- FOR DRESS:
- 10 x Buttons 11.5mm (18L) size or you may choose to use press studs/snaps
- 2 extra buttons/snaps if making the long sleeve cuff
Garment Measurements & Fabric Estimate
Finished Pattern Measurements (cm)
| sizes |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
| Bust 5cm from underarm |
88.0 |
93.0 |
98.0 |
103.0 |
108.0 |
113.0 |
118.0 |
123.0 |
129.0 |
135.0 |
141.0 |
147.0 |
153.0 |
159.0 |
| Hip 38cm from underarm |
97.0 |
102.0 |
107.0 |
112.0 |
117.0 |
122.0 |
127.0 |
132.0 |
138.0 |
144.0 |
150.0 |
156.0 |
162.0 |
168.0 |
| Upperarm girth |
33.8 |
35.2 |
36.6 |
38.0 |
39.4 |
40.8 |
42.2 |
43.6 |
45.4 |
47.2 |
49.0 |
50.8 |
52.6 |
54.4 |
| Shoulder breadth |
36.4 |
37.6 |
38.8 |
40.0 |
41.2 |
42.4 |
43.6 |
44.8 |
46.0 |
47.2 |
48.4 |
49.6 |
50.8 |
52.0 |
| Centre back length - Dress |
107.2 |
107.8 |
108.4 |
109.0 |
109.6 |
110.2 |
110.8 |
111.4 |
112.0 |
112.6 |
113.2 |
113.8 |
114.4 |
115.0 |
| Centre back length - Shirt |
75.2 |
75.8 |
76.4 |
77.0 |
77.6 |
78.2 |
78.8 |
79.4 |
80.0 |
80.6 |
81.2 |
81.8 |
82.4 |
83.0 |
| Long sleeve length, including cuff |
59.2 |
59.8 |
60.4 |
61.0 |
61.6 |
62.2 |
62.8 |
63.4 |
64.0 |
64.6 |
65.2 |
65.8 |
66.4 |
67.0 |
| sizes |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
20 |
22 |
24 |
26 |
28 |
30 |
| Bust 2" from underarm |
34 5⁄8
|
36 5⁄8
|
38 5⁄8
|
40 1⁄2
|
42 1⁄2
|
44 1⁄2
|
46 1⁄2
|
48 3⁄8
|
50 3⁄4
|
53 1⁄8
|
55 1⁄2
|
57 7⁄8
|
60 1⁄4
|
62 5⁄8
|
| Hip 15" from underarm |
38 1⁄4
|
40 1⁄8
|
42 1⁄8
|
44 1⁄8
|
46 1⁄8
|
48 |
50 |
52 |
54 3⁄8
|
56 3⁄4
|
59 |
61 3⁄8
|
63 3⁄4
|
66 1⁄8
|
| Upperarm girth |
13 1⁄4
|
13 7⁄8
|
14 3⁄8
|
15 |
15 1⁄2
|
16 1⁄8
|
16 5⁄8
|
17 1⁄8
|
17 7⁄8
|
18 5⁄8
|
19 1⁄4
|
20 |
20 3⁄4
|
21 3⁄8
|
| Shoulder breadth |
14 3⁄8
|
14 3⁄4
|
15 1⁄4
|
15 3⁄4
|
16 1⁄4
|
16 3⁄4
|
17 1⁄8
|
17 5⁄8
|
18 1⁄8
|
18 5⁄8
|
19 |
19 1⁄2
|
20 |
20 1⁄2
|
| Centre back length - Dress |
42 1⁄4
|
42 1⁄2
|
42 5⁄8
|
42 7⁄8
|
43 1⁄8
|
43 3⁄8
|
43 5⁄8
|
43 7⁄8
|
44 1⁄8
|
44 3⁄8
|
44 5⁄8
|
44 3⁄4
|
45 |
45 1⁄4
|
| Centre back length - Shirt |
29 5⁄8
|
29 7⁄8
|
30 1⁄8
|
30 3⁄8
|
30 1⁄2
|
30 3⁄4
|
31 |
31 1⁄4
|
31 1⁄2
|
31 3⁄4
|
32 |
32 1⁄4
|
32 1⁄2
|
32 5⁄8
|
| Long sleeve length, including cuff |
23 1⁄4
|
23 1⁄2
|
23 3⁄4
|
24 |
24 1⁄4
|
24 1⁄2
|
24 3⁄4
|
25 |
25 1⁄4
|
25 3⁄8
|
25 5⁄8
|
25 7⁄8
|
26 1⁄8
|
26 3⁄8
|
Main Fabric Estimate: for Shirt
| sizes |
4-16 |
18-30 |
| Width 125 cm (49") |
2.60 m (2.90 yd) |
3.60 m (3.90 yd) |
| Width 148 cm (58") |
2.30 m (2.50 yd) |
2.90 m (3.20 yd) |
Main Fabric Estimate: for Dress
| sizes |
4-16 |
18-30 |
| Width 125 cm (49") |
2.90 m (3.20 yd) |
3.90 m (4.25 yd) |
| Width 148 cm (58") |
2.70 m (3.00 yd) |
3.00 m (3.60 yd) |
Fusing Estimate: for Dress
| sizes |
4-30 |
| Width 90 cm (36") |
1.10 m (1.20 yd) |
|
Fusing Estimate: for Shirt
| sizes |
4-30 |
| Width 90 cm (36") |
0.80 m (0.90 yd) |
Please use the body measurements size charts below to determine your best size.
All Style Arc patterns are in Australian sizes.
