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The Take The Chance Shirt Dress sewing pattern has been designed with the relaxed structure of an easy fitting shirt.
It features buttons (or snaps) along the front opening, a simple integrated placket & collar, with the easiest instructions ever! It is finished with a 2 or 3 panel tiered skirt and a selection of sleeve options.
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FABRIC: Designed for woven fabrics.
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FABRIC SUGGESTIONS include: viscose, rayon, voile, flannel, lawn, crepe & linen.
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The sleeves in this pattern are mashable with others in the PE woven range. No alternation to the pattern is needed.
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June 15, 2026 - Tutorial pg69 should say 'Complete a FBA if you FULL bust size is 3 or more sizes bigger than your upper bust size.'
I made the midi version of Take-the-Chance Shirtdress in a cotton print and it's brilliant. It went together beautifully, partly because the instructions are so good. Thanks so much for this pattern.
I would love to know if anyone has made it in lightweight (6 oz) denim. I'm thinking of two deep tiers, possibly narrower, to limit bulk. Thoughts anyone?
Hi Sue, we're thrilled to hear you enjoyed making the dress and found the instructions helpful! As for lightweight denim, go for it if you want a structured, casual, utility-style denim shirtdress. Avoid it if you were hoping for a soft, slinky, or fluidly draping dress. If you want a denim look with a drape closer to rayon, swap the 6oz denim for a Tencel/Lyocell denim instead. Don't forget, our support group, the Pattern Emporium Sewing Circle, is a wonderful place to ask questions.
Take The Chance | Tiered Shirt Dress PDF Sewing Pattern
I love this pattern. I've made it more than once but I don't wear dresses much so I shortened it into a shirt. I've gotten so many lovely compliments on them, and I want to sew 10 more.
I love that you’ve adapted it to suit you! Thanks for the lovely review Trish.
I'm tall and long waisted, and with only a minor torso adjustment, this pattern fits perfectly! I usually have to do a full bicep adjustment but I just used the wider sleeve option; I also usually do a swayback adjustment but didn't need to either. Made my first dress out of quilting cotton and my husband has said multiple times that it's his favorite of the dresses I've made. This pattern will be on repeat for sure!
I love this pattern it’s so easy to use and the fabric I chose cotton lawn made a fabulous dress
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