Contains:
- Metric and imperial measurements
- Layers + 3 printing sizes (US Trimless, A4, A0 Copy Shop)
- Detailed, step-by-step illustrated instructions guide you through every step and makes it perfect for beginners.
- For those more confident with sewing there is also an abridged instructions sheet at the end of the PDF.
- Full bust adjustment guidelines included on each pattern piece + tutorial
Materials you need at home:
- Light weight woven fabric with a good drape OR light weight knit
- 3/4" elastic (all versions)
- Sewing machine
You must already own the Paisley Shirt pattern to use this expansion pack
This expansion pack gives you even more options and variations to keep you busy sewing. Turn the flowing Paisley shirt into a dress, or make use of the tied sleeves on the cropped, shirt, or tunic length of the Paisley shirt pattern. Just like the Paisley shirt, this elasticized waist dress option can be sewn with either woven or lightweight knit for an even looser fit. It uses the Paisley bodice and sits off-shoulder with a flattering elastic and ruffle combination, and an the elasticized waist sits at your natural waist for a flattering silhouette. Choose between mini length skirt or knee length skirt. Want a ruffled hem? Check out our hacks blog post here for the tutorial. The tied sleeve feature is available in short and half sleeve lengths.
Knee Length Option (View A) The knee length skirt hits you at the knees. Over-sized patch pocked are also an option.
Mini Length Option (View B) The mini length skirt hits you around mid-thigh. Over-sized patch pocked are also an option.
Tied Sleeves Option The tied sleeves can be used on the dress or the shirt options from the main Paisley shirt pattern. It features a partial slit up the side (adjustable to preference) and a fabric tie for a featured knot. Available in short and half sleeve lengths.
Intended Fit Information This dress is intended to have a draped / slight a-line fit. You will choose your bodice size based on your BUST measurement, the skirt size based on your HIPS measurement, and blend sizes for your waist if necessary. More information on how to blend out for your measurements can be found in the Custom Fit section of this PDF.
What’s Inside the Pattern?
- Detailed, step-by-step illustrated instructions guide you through every step and makes it perfect for beginners.
- For those more confident with sewing there is also an abridged instructions sheet at the end of the PDF.
- Fabric requirements and finished garment measurements
- Full bust adjustment guidelines included on each pattern piece + tutorial
- How to shorten, lengthen, and blend pattern pieces
- Sewing tips and more!
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Includes 3 paper printing sizes
US paper: Trimless + Layers A4 paper: Layers A0 copy shop size: Layers
The purchase of this pattern is for personal use only. You may not sell, distribute, or share this file in part or whole. Title, ownership, and all rights remain exclusively with Millicent Joy Sewing Patterns.
You are allowed to sell garments made from this pattern. I would love it if you mentioned in the listing that it was a Millicent Joy pattern.
Paisley Shirt Expansion Pack
Millicent Joy Sewing Patterns
Millicent Joy Sewing Patterns aims to draft unique patterns that reflect the current trends. We currently draft for women’s sizes but have plans to expand to children, teens, and men’s sizes as well.
We strive to make our patterns accessible to beginners while also catering to more confident sewists. All of our patterns include thorough illustrated instructions, as well as an abridged instructions page for those that do not need the extra steps. We want to give beginners the skills needed by including tips along the way to help improve your sewing so you can grow into more advanced patterns.
One of the many benefits to home sewing is the ability to adjust the sizing of patterns to fit your uniquely YOU body. Our patterns include information on how to blend between sizes, lengthen or shorten pattern pieces based on your height, and our pattern pieces also include Full Bust Adjustment guidelines along with a tutorial on how to do this adjustment.