Alder Shirtdress Sizes 0-18 - Grainline Studio

Alder is a loosely fitted sleeveless shirt dress with two options.

View A falls into an A-Line at the waist and features a curved hem, bust darts and two breast pockets.

View B features the same bodice as View A but with a gathered skirt at the sides and back of the garment.

Sizes: 0-18

Difficulty: Intermediate

Suggested Fabrics: Light to medium weight fabrics ranging from silk charmeuse, crepe de chine, cotton shirting, poplin, chambray, sateen, lightweight to midweight denim, linen, linen blends, and flannel. Extra fabric may be needed to match plaids, stripes, or one-way design prints.

Notions: Thread, fusible interfacing, 9 - ⅜” to ½” buttons

Fabric Requirements:

Version A: 45" wide - 2.25 to 2.75 yards, 54" wide - 2 to 2.25 yards
Version B: 45" wide - 2.75 to 3.25 yards, 54" wide - 2.25 to 2.5 yards