liesl + co. classic shirt as a dress
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As for me, I personally love wearing skirts and dresses during the summer since they feel much cooler when it's sweltering outside. Out of all the options, I particularly adore a shirt dress—it looks effortlessly put-together while still being super versatile and comfy. So, purely for fun, I decided to transform our Liesl + Co. Classic Shirt pattern into a dress, and it turned out beautifully!
If you're interested in making your own (and trust me, why wouldn't you?!), I'll be here all week to guide you through the process.
To create this dress, I made four key modifications to the original pattern, and throughout the week, I’ll walk you through each step.
First up today: lengthening the shirt pattern to achieve dress length. On Wednesday, I’ll demonstrate how to sew a popover placket (complete with a free popover placket pattern piece to enhance your versatility). Then, on Friday, I’ll cover the pockets and the self-tie belt. Sound good?
Extending the shirt pattern into a dress was simple—just cut along the Lengthen/Shorten line provided on the pattern and add approximately 18 inches to the length so the hem hits below the knee. Ensure the pattern remains aligned on the center-front line and grainline, and you're good to go. One advantage of adjusting the pattern this way is that you can mix sizes if your top and bottom measurements differ. Simply blend between the two sizes at the waist and hip areas.
For a more tailored fit, you can also adjust the side seams by pinning them to suit your body shape. As a reference, I cut my dress in a straight size 8 with the added length. However, if you prefer more definition in the waist and hips, you can pin-fit the side seams to your liking before basting them to see how it looks.
One of the things I appreciate about a slightly straight-cut shirt dress like this is its versatility. You can swap out the self-tie for a leather belt if you prefer, or wear it over slim pants for a tunic-like look in the fall. For a laid-back vibe, wear it without a belt and pair it with flat sandals or loafers. In this case, I tied the self-tie into a pussy bow around my neck, which would look even more charming if made from a flowing silk fabric. (Pussy bows aren’t exactly my style, but they can look adorable on some women.)
I used handkerchief linen for my dress, but you could also opt for shirting, poplin, silk, flannel (perfect for fall or winter), or sateen.
Stay tuned on Wednesday for a free popover placket download and tutorial, which you can also apply to the basic shirt pattern. Until then!
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