Lenox Shirtdress
Classic tailoring blends with effortless style for curves in the Lenox Shirtdress. Excellent fit is a must when it comes to a shirtdress—no-one wants a gaping button placket!—but we have you covered, with cup sizes from C–H, and regular and full bicep sleeve pieces, so you can customize your pattern for a perfect fit.
This structured beauty features curve-friendly princess seams, a collar or banded neckline, and the choice of a pleated or gathered skirt. The V-neck button placket frames your face, while roomy pockets provide the perfect hiding spot for your phone and lipstick. Level up your sewing skills, feel totally confident and comfortable, and turn heads with this sophisticated shirtdress!
This Cashmerette pattern includes:
- Cup sizes from C to H
- A “full bicep” sleeve option
- A sizing calculator which will tell you exactly which size to make
- A beautifully illustrated and detailed instruction booklet, to guide you no matter your sewing level
- A full photo sewalong on our blog with tips and techniques that go beyond the instruction booklet
Interested in making a long sleeved or sleeveless Lenox Shirtdress? Check out the Lenox Sleeve Expansion pack, available separately.
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Product information
SEWING LEVEL
Intermediate
SIZING
12 to 32, in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H) and regular and full bicep sleeve options – includes 40 – 62” bust and 42 – 62” hip. Find your size in seconds using our size calculator.
RECOMMENDED FABRIC
Light to medium-weight woven fabric such as rayon, voile, lawn or chambray.
Fusible interfacing.
NOTIONS
Universal needle, 13 buttons size ⅜"- ½" / 1 cm, ½ yard (0.4 m) fusible interfacing.
PDF pattern information
New to PDF sewing patterns? See our complete guide here.
The PDF comes in three files (one for each bust size), so you only need to print your size. You'll receive files to print at home or at a copy shop. Files are delivered as a .zip file which can be downloaded on a computer, but not on a mobile device. For more on PDFs, see the FAQs.
Instructions: 18 pages (8.2 MB)
Pattern pieces (for each cup size): 46 pages (0.6 MB each)
Copy shop (A0 or US 36" x 48" size): 2 pages for A0, 2 pages for US (0.4 MB each)