https://thefoldline.com/product/bertie-shift-dress/ Loose-fitting dress with sleeves gathered into cuffs, pockets, and a back zip. The dress features two design options, with full instructions and fabric requirements for each dress size. Design A has a stand-up collar with trim. Design B has a round neckline, finished with purchased bias binding.
Suggested fabrics
- Cottons / Chambray / Lawn / Quilting
- Silk / Satin / Sateen
- Linen
- Light velvet / Velveteen
(https://thefoldline.com/product/bertie-shift-dress/. Credit: Liberty Fabrics)
(https://thefoldline.com/product/bertie-shift-dress/. Credit: Liberty Fabrics)
Fabric requirements
Model A
- 115 cm wide fabric: 2.3 – 2.9 m
- 150 cm wide fabric: 1.8 – 2.1 m
- Lining, 115 cm side: 0.5 m
- Fusible interfacing, 46-51 cm, 0.8 m
- Trim, 5 cm, 0.7 m
Model B
- 115 cm wide fabric: 2.2 – 2.7 m
- 150 cm wide fabric: 1.8 – 2.1 m
- Lining, 115 cm side: 0.5 m
- Fusible interfacing, 46-51 cm, 0.5 m
- Single fold bias tape, 1.3 cm, 0.7 m
Notions
- 18 cm long zip
- Two 13 mm buttons
- Two (A) or one (B) hook and eye