Shift Dress

by Avid Seamstress

experience recommended

Fabric recommendations: Light to medium weight wovens such as chambray, crepe, silk, viscose/rayon, cotton voile, sateen, or poplin.

Size range: Chest: 32.5" - 48", Waist: 25" - 42", Hips: 34.5" - 51"

Garment Type(s):
  • Shift Dresses
Design Features & Options:
  • The Basics
    • Pockets
  • Body Elements
    • Fitted Chest & Waist
    • High or Crew Neck
  • Sleeve Elements
    • Short Sleeves
    • Fitted or Tapered Sleeves
    • Set-in Shoulder
  • Bottom Elements
    • Fitted Skirt
    • Knee Length
  • Fasteners
    • Zipper
  • Flourishes
    • Pleats
The designer's photo of a finished Shift Dress.

To see the full details or buy the pattern, go to Avid Seamstress's website.


To see some Instagram examples of this pattern, check out the designer's feed: @theavidseamstress.