This is a two in one pattern; they both share the same bodice with a gorgeous small shirt collar and cute turn back cuffs. The Blaire shirt has an interesting overlay which falls from the bodice. The Blaire dress has lovely shirt tails with a very clever in seam pocket which becomes a modesty underlay so as when the sides of the shirt tails open the leg is hidden. You will love it!
Fabric Suggestion
Washed Linen, Crepe, Chambray, Voile or any soft woven fabric
Reviews (6)
6 reviews for Blaire Shirt & Dress
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
c************e(verified owner) – :
I love this shirt! It turned out really well. While the pattern instructions contain very few pictures/diagrams, I didn’t have any problem figuring out how to make this. I will definitely be using more Style Arc patterns in the future!
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
M*****n(verified owner) – :
I love this shirt – the layers allow for great variation and personal creative input. I have made 2 shirts and one dress. For the shirt I needed to add some length to the bottom of the upper bodice layer and the top of both the lower layers for both my personal figure and to maximize the effect of the design.
As mentioned elsewhere, this is probably not a pattern for a beginner but, it was fun to put together and the finished products were wonderful. I had no problem with the collar. The pockets in the dress are practical and interesting. The size was perfect for me and I had to adjust only the length. Others may prefer a shorter shirt.
5 out of 5
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
l**********1(verified owner) – :
Love this pattern but quickly realised before I cut out that it would be very short so added a good 4” to length, I also had a slight problem with the collar fit and compensated by putting a small pleat in the nape of the neck, it worked very well , I’m about 5’ 6” and size 16 and over 70 so showing my tummy off isn’t an option hence alterations, have made it a second time very quickly omitting the under shirt and making it much longer, still love the pattern though
4 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
c******2(verified owner) – :
Love this style – have made both the dress and shirt versions in quick succession. It’s really economical fabric-wise as there is no separate sleeve. The curve of the shoulder seam is lovely and I’m a big fan of the small, neat collar. There’s a lot of ease in the pattern – my measurements put me at a size 12 but I sized down to a 10 for the dress and again to an 8 for the shirt and I’m very happy with it. Instructions are very scant so I wouldn’t recommend this to a beginner – I did have to do a fair bit of figuring out as I went. With both sews I did have to ease a lot of neckline into a much smaller collar but got there in the end.
For the dress I made the pattern ‘as is’ but did change the shirt because I didn’t want to break up the large floral design of my fabric so cut the fronts and back in one piece (removing the overlay and dropping the curve of the hem by a few inches). I also made up a facing to finish the hem because the fabric is so lightweight (a cotton lawn) I felt a folded hem would not have looked great.
3 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
j************n(verified owner) – :
Cute design, but the directions leave a lot to be desired. The armband directions are confusing and say “see diagram”, yet there is no detailed diagram for the armbands (just a little arrow that says “sew cuff to armhole”), so I made it up as I went along. I definitely couldn’t understand what the directions were trying to describe with the missing diagram.
4 out of 5
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
C*****a(verified owner) – :
I made the top version of this in a striped fabric. It’s very eye-catching with the contrasting stripe direction. I wear it with jeans and short – it’s a good top for summer.
I found the construction challenging, you definitely need to know how to work with bias binding to get the finish nice and neat on this one. I learned a lot and will be making it again in future.
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Garment Measurements & Fabric Estimate
Pattern Measurements Based On Size 10
Bust: 118 cm or 46.5"
Hip = 117 cm or 46"
Extended shoulder breadth & sleeve = 68 cm or 26.5"
Shirt centre back length = 55 cm or 22"
Dress centre back length = 97 cm or 38"
Trims
buttons: 7 x 10mm/16L for shirt; 11 x 11.5mm/18L for dress
Fabric Estimate FOR SHIRT - cut 2-way on the open
Fabric Width
Sizes 4 - 8
Sizes 10 - 20
Sizes 22 - 30
148 cm / 58 in
130 cm / 1.45 yards
140 cm / 1.55 yards
195 cm / 2 yards
Fabric Estimate FOR DRESS - cut 2-way on the open
Fabric Width
Sizes 4 - 8
Sizes 10 - 20
Sizes 22 - 30
148 cm / 58 in
165 cm / 1.8 yards
200 cm / 2.2 yards
245 cm / 2.7 yards
Fuse Estimate
Fabric Width
All Sizes
90 cm / 36 in
30 cm / 12 in
Size Chart
Womens Size Charts
Please use the body measurements size charts below to determine your best size.
All Style Arc patterns are in Australian sizes.
Style Arc patterns are drafted for a B bust cup size and a height of 167cm (5'6").
Size Chart - CM
Size
A. Shoulder Breadth (cm)
B. Upper Arm Girth (cm)
C. Bust (cm)
D. Waist (cm)
E. Hip (cm)
4
34.4
26.4
77
60
83
6
35.6
27.6
82
65
88
8
36.8
28.8
87
70
93
10
38
30
92
75
98
12
39.2
31.2
97
80
103
14
40.4
32.4
102
85
108
16
41.6
33.6
107
90
113
18
42.8
34.8
112
95
118
20
44
36
118
100
124
22
45.2
37.2
124
106
130
24
46.4
38.4
130
112
136
26
47.6
39.6
136
118
142
28
48.8
40.8
142
124
148
30
50
42
148
130
154
32
51.2
43.8
156.0
139.0
162.0
34
52.4
45.6
164.0
147.0
170.0
36
53.6
47.4
172.0
155.0
178.0
Size Chart - Inches
Size
A. Shoulder Breadth (inches)
B. Upper Arm Girth (inches)
C. Bust (inches)
D. Waist (inches)
E. Hip (inches)
4
13.5
10.5
30.3
23.5
32.6
6
14
10.9
32.3
25.5
34.6
8
14.5
11.3
34.3
27.5
36.6
10
15
11.8
36.2
29.5
38.6
12
15.4
12.3
38.2
31.5
40.6
14
15.9
12.8
40.2
33.5
42.5
16
16.4
13.2
42.1
35.5
44.5
18
16.9
13.7
44.1
37.5
46.5
20
17.3
14.2
46.5
39.5
48.8
22
17.8
14.6
48.8
42
51.2
24
18.3
15.1
51.2
44.5
53.5
26
18 3⁄4
15 5⁄8
53 1⁄2
46.5
56
28
19 1⁄4
16 1⁄8
56
48.5
58 1⁄4
30
19 3⁄4
16 5⁄8
58 1⁄4
50.5
61
32
20 1⁄8
17 1⁄4
61 3⁄8
54 3⁄4
63 3⁄4
34
20 5⁄8
18
64 5⁄8
57 7⁄8
66 7⁄8
36
21 1⁄8
18 5⁄8
67 3⁄4
61
70 1⁄8
Size Conversion Table
ALPHA SIZING
AUSTRALIA
UK
US
FRANCE
ITALY
JAPAN
XXS
6
6
2
34
38
5
XS
8
8
4
36
40
7
S
10
10
6
38
42
9
M
12
12
8
40
44
11
L
14
14
10
42
46
13
XL
16
16
12
44
48
15
XXL
18
18
14
46
50
17
How Do I Know What Size I Am?
Choosing your pattern size is the most important step and we will help you determine this with these easy to follow steps.
When taking your measurements ensure that you take them against your skin and not over clothing. One can wear a comfortable bra and knickers whilst measuring, as this will provide you with the most accurate measurements.
Tape measure has to sit firmly around the points you are measuring. But be careful not to pull it too tight, as this will give you the incorrect size.
When measuring circumferences (B, C, D, E) it is important to note that the tape measure must remain parallel to the floor. It is sometimes best to take the measurements in front of a mirror; this will help you see the angle of the tape measure.
You will only require the basic body measurements to determine your pattern size which is indicated on our mannequin below:
A. Shoulder Breadth
Place the tape at the edge of the shoulder. Measure along the top of the shoulder blade/across the highest point of the shoulders to the other edge, following the natural slope and allow an extra finger for ease of any movement.
B. Upper Arm Girth
This point is taken as a circumference at your widest point of your upper arm.
C. Bust
This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the fullest part of your chest.
D. Waist
This point is taken as a circumference and taken at the smallest part of your waist.
E. Hip
This point is taken as a circumference parallel to the floor at the widest part of your hips.
PDF Details
PDF Page Counts
PDF Pattern Size
PDF File Page Count
4-16
58
18-30
72
PDF File Inclusions With Purchase
PDF Pattern Size
PDF Files Included with Purchase
Size 4-16
Tiled Size 4-16 Wide Format Size 4-16 A0 Size 4-16
Size 18-30
Tiled Size 18-30 Wide Format Size 18-30 A0 Size 18-30
Pattern Format Details
Pattern Format
PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-size (Including A0)
Multi-size PDF sewing pattern download, sent to your email address in multi-sheet/tiled format for printing at home on A4 or US letter size paper and single-sheet/wide format for printing at a copy shop. Please note that the wide format files are set up for printing on 36" wide (or wider) paper rolls, and also A0 paper sheets.
Single-size PDF sewing pattern download, sent to your email address in multi-sheet/tiled format for printing at home on A4 or US letter size paper AND single-sheet/wide format for printing at a copy shop. You get the size you order, PLUS the two closest sizes. Please note that the wide format files are set up for printing on 36" wide (or wider) paper rolls, not A0 paper sheets.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
c************e (verified owner) – :
I love this shirt! It turned out really well. While the pattern instructions contain very few pictures/diagrams, I didn’t have any problem figuring out how to make this. I will definitely be using more Style Arc patterns in the future!
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
M*****n (verified owner) – :
I love this shirt – the layers allow for great variation and personal creative input. I have made 2 shirts and one dress. For the shirt I needed to add some length to the bottom of the upper bodice layer and the top of both the lower layers for both my personal figure and to maximize the effect of the design.
As mentioned elsewhere, this is probably not a pattern for a beginner but, it was fun to put together and the finished products were wonderful. I had no problem with the collar. The pockets in the dress are practical and interesting. The size was perfect for me and I had to adjust only the length. Others may prefer a shorter shirt.
Format Reviewed: Printed Pattern - Single-Size
l**********1 (verified owner) – :
Love this pattern but quickly realised before I cut out that it would be very short so added a good 4” to length, I also had a slight problem with the collar fit and compensated by putting a small pleat in the nape of the neck, it worked very well , I’m about 5’ 6” and size 16 and over 70 so showing my tummy off isn’t an option hence alterations, have made it a second time very quickly omitting the under shirt and making it much longer, still love the pattern though
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
c******2 (verified owner) – :
Love this style – have made both the dress and shirt versions in quick succession. It’s really economical fabric-wise as there is no separate sleeve. The curve of the shoulder seam is lovely and I’m a big fan of the small, neat collar. There’s a lot of ease in the pattern – my measurements put me at a size 12 but I sized down to a 10 for the dress and again to an 8 for the shirt and I’m very happy with it. Instructions are very scant so I wouldn’t recommend this to a beginner – I did have to do a fair bit of figuring out as I went. With both sews I did have to ease a lot of neckline into a much smaller collar but got there in the end.
For the dress I made the pattern ‘as is’ but did change the shirt because I didn’t want to break up the large floral design of my fabric so cut the fronts and back in one piece (removing the overlay and dropping the curve of the hem by a few inches). I also made up a facing to finish the hem because the fabric is so lightweight (a cotton lawn) I felt a folded hem would not have looked great.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Multi-Size
j************n (verified owner) – :
Cute design, but the directions leave a lot to be desired. The armband directions are confusing and say “see diagram”, yet there is no detailed diagram for the armbands (just a little arrow that says “sew cuff to armhole”), so I made it up as I went along. I definitely couldn’t understand what the directions were trying to describe with the missing diagram.
Format Reviewed: PDF Digital Pattern - Single-Size
C*****a (verified owner) – :
I made the top version of this in a striped fabric. It’s very eye-catching with the contrasting stripe direction. I wear it with jeans and short – it’s a good top for summer.
I found the construction challenging, you definitely need to know how to work with bias binding to get the finish nice and neat on this one. I learned a lot and will be making it again in future.