Ultimate Guide to Sewing & Fitting Shirtdresses

Time to master shirtdresses? This Masterclass will teach you everything you need to know about sewing up a classic shirtdress pattern. You'll be sewing up the Sew Over It favourite, the Nicole Dress and also the brand new Nicole Dress Add-On too - choose between two skirt styles, two skirt lengths, two sleeves or a brand new sleeveless option too!

This class will walk you through every step of sewing up your perfect blouse with a whole host of fitting tips along the way.

Nicole Dress

Nicole is a classic shirt dress with all the trimmings: buttons all the way down the front, collar and collar stand, and a midi A-line skirt with a gently curved hem. Bust and waist darts in the bodice create a feminine silhouette and you can pick between a gathered skirt or a flat-fronted skirt with darts at the back. And yes, there are pockets!

We’ve given you the choice of two sleeve styles to make this a pattern that can serve you from spring all the way to winter. The short sleeve is finished with a stylish turn-up, whereas the long sleeve features traditional shirt cuffs with a bound opening.

Nicole Dress Sleeveless Add-On

Already a firm favourite, the Nicole Dress can now go sleeveless! This Add-On Pack swaps out the short or long sleeve options on the original Nicole Dress for a beautifully finished sleeveless armhole, perfect for warmer weather or for layering under a jacket or cardigan.

Removing the sleeve from a shirt dress isn't as simple as just leaving it off — the armhole needs to be reshaped and finished properly for a clean, comfortable fit. We've done all that work for you, so you can go straight from cutting to sewing with no extra pattern drafting required.

This online class contains fully captioned video lessons and additional downloadable resources.