Take The Chance | Tiered Shirt Dress PDF Sewing Pattern

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THIS IS A DIGITAL PDF SEWING PATTERN

The Take The Chance Shirt Dress sewing pattern has been designed with the relaxed structure of an easy fitting shirt. It features buttons... Read More

  • Includes all sizes, 4-30.
  • Easy to follow, detailed instructions.
  • Techniques made easy.

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.

WATCH THE VIDEO to see what's in our shirt dress sewing pattern:

  • Easy fit, button up bodice with back yoke.
  • Tiered skirt - add 1, 2 or 3 tiers. Button-up or plain.
  • Multiple lengths - mini, knee length, midi & maxi.
  • Collar (with the best instructions ever!). Sometimes called camp collar, Cuban collar or revere collar.
  • All in one placket (I show you how to keep this neat the simple way) with button or snap front opening. 
  • Loads of sleeves for winter, summer & in between - Long & 3/4 sleeve (plain or with elastic). Short sleeve - wide or narrow. Flounce sleeve.
  • Optional hidden pockets & waist ties for extra shaping.
  • Gather with the traditional or elastic method.
  • Easy FBA (full bust adjustment) instructions.
  • Size 4-30.
  • Includes ALL sizes.
  • View the size chart here.

FABRIC: Designed for woven fabrics.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:

  • Button through dress, view chart here
  • Buttoned bodice with plain skirt, view chart here.

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS include: viscose, rayon, voile, flannel, lawn, crepe & linen.

TRIMS:

  • Lightweight interfacing (fusing) to match your fabric.
  • 15mm (5/8”) buttons or snaps.
    - Super mini x 9
    - Mini x 10
    - Knee x 11
    - Midi x 14
    - Maxi x 15
  • 10mm (3/8”) elastic long sleeve (optional).
  • 8mm (3/8”) soft clear elastic (Lastin) for gathering with elastic method (optional).
  • FORMAT: Digital pdf pattern.
  • TUTORIAL: Detailed tutorial with user friendly instructions to prepare & create your new pattern.
  • PATTERN FILES: Print at home, A0 copy shop, projector. 
  • LAYERED: Yes.
  • SIZES: 4-30.
  • SKILL LEVEL: Experienced Beginner.
  • FABRIC TYPE: Woven. 
  • MEASUREMENTS: All patterns are in metric (cms) & imperial (inches).
  • SEAM ALLOWANCE: Included. 1cm (3/“8) unless otherwise specified.
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INSTANT DOWNLOAD! Receive the sewing patterns instantly after purchasing.

SIZES INCLUDED: Size 4-30. All sizes are included in your purchase.

FORMATS: This sewing patterns come in several formats, so you can use the one that suits you. All formats are included in your purchase.

  • Print at home - A4 / US Letter size.
  • Print at copy shop - A0 size.
  • 2 Projector files - large font, full pattern pieces, 1 file with colour size lines, 1 file with black size lines.

COMPREHENSIVE TUTORIAL: We make the tricky bits easy.

Our in-depth tutorial includes detailed info on sizing, fabric choice, printing & more. It features vibrant colour photos & clear instructions to sew this garment. Plus real-life inspiration across various sizes from fellow sewists.

SEAM ALLOWANCE: Included in our patterns & specified on the pattern & in the tutorial.

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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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PATTERN MASHING: Which sleeves can I swap between patterns?

PATTERN ADJUSTMENTS: View pattern adjustments here

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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.'

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