Bertie Shift Dress Sewing Pattern

Join the #LibertyCraftClub with the Bertie Shift Dress sewing pattern from Liberty Fabrics.

The new Liberty Fabrics dressmaking patterns draw inspiration from our fashion archive, with contemporary style details offering a fresh twist on classic vintage shapes. The Bertie Shirt Dress creates a loose-fitting gathered-cuff style with voluminous sleeves and a stand-up collar option – a cool and comfortable silhouette for everyday wear. Make this Liberty dress pattern with silk, linen, light velvet or Tana Lawn™ cotton, in sizes 6-22.

• Pattern No. LIB103
• Series No. 01
• Style: Loose-fitting, sleeves gathered into cuffs, and back zip
• A – Stand-up collar with trim; B – Neckline finished with purchased bias tape
• For sizes: 6-22
• Skill level: Easy
• Suggested fabric: Cotton, Silk, Linen, Light Velvet
• Lining: A, B - 45” (115cm) - 1/2 yd. (0.5m)
• Supplies required: A, B: 7” (18cm) Zip, Two 1/2” (13cm) Buttons. A: 3/4 yd. (0.7m) of 2” (5cm) Trim, Two Hooks and Eyes. B: 3/4 yd. (0.7m) of 1/2” (1.3cm) Single Fold Bias Tape, Hook and Eye

The Liberty Fabrics department is a true design institution. World-renowned for our historic 50,000-strong print archive, and for our in-house studio where new artworks are painted and drawn by hand, the Liberty Fabrics offering reflects our storied heritage and century-spanning passion for art and design. From ornate Art Nouveau layouts and classic 1930s ditsy florals to bold geometrics, landscapes and offbeat conversationals, our fabrics offer a colourful canvas for bespoke creations of all kind – grab your favourite by the metre and get making.