A classic shirt-dress or shirt featuring a bib, grandad collar and cuffed sleeves. Dress has in-seam pockets.

UK XS - XXL

All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.

Skill level - experienced.

This PDF pattern is made up of 3 A0, and 45 A4 pages. 

Fabric suggestions - We recommend fabrics with a tight weave to help with sewing the fine detailing; light to medium weight wovens such as cotton poplin, cotton chambray, Indian handlooms, hemp/cotton, lightweight denim (4-6oz).

You will need:

Matching thread.

Buttons 7 x 1.2cm/2" 

0.5M/ 3/4yd interfacing

Fabrics:

Judy is wearing the Niven in a size M in Typewrite Navy. FYI Judy's measurements put her as a S, so going up a size has given a more oversized look. Judy is a UK size 10. 

Jan is wearing the Niven shirt in a size L in White Crinkle Cotton. Jan is UK 18/20. 

Mahe is wearing the Niven in a size S in White Crinkle Cotton. Mahe is a UK size 10. 

Claire is wearing the Niven in an XXL in Wild Green Poplin. Claire is a UK size 28. 

Sandra is wearing the Niven in an M in Blue Vine Chambray. Sandra is a UK size 12.