Shirred dresses are currently a huge fashion trend and they are so easy to sew. They are also very comfortable to wear.
This is our pattern for a simple dress with shirred detail on the front and back bodice pieces. Plain straps complete the dress.
This pattern is one size and suitable for up to size 22.
Although the photos show a maxi length dress, this pattern can also be used to create a top or shorter dress.
The sample of this dress shown in our photos is on display in our shop in Bourne for closer inspection. We are delighted to be able to offer the pattern to all of our customers.
When purchasing this pattern you will be sent a link for a 4 page pdf document that can be downloaded and printed. The document contains detailed sewing instructions together with colour photographs to enhance the written instructions.
See what others have been making on Instagram with the hashtag #gnsshirreddress.
Sewing Level:
The bag pattern is suitable for intermediate sewists that have a little dressmaking experience.
Fabric Suggestions:
Light-weight fabrics such as cotton lawn, viscose, chambray, polycotton and crepe.
Requirements:
- 3m x 140cm (56”) wide light-weight fabric such as cotton lawn, viscose, cotton poplin, double gauze, or light-weight linen
- 2 x reels shirring elastic
- 2 x 100m reels Gutermann sew-all threads
- Sewing machine and basic sewing tools
All fabrics and tools required are available to purchase in our shop or via our website.
For our sample we used our ‘Carmella’ PIMA cotton lawn fabric.