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Liberty - Paper Sewing Pattern - Bertie Shift Dress
Liberty - Paper Sewing Pattern - Bertie Shift Dress
Liberty Bertie Shift Dress Sewing Pattern
The Liberty Bertie Shift Dress is a timeless, loose-fitting design that blends effortless style with refined details. Featuring sleeves gathered into cuffs and a back zip closure, this versatile pattern offers two elegant variations: Style A with a chic stand-up collar and trim, and Style B with a classic round neckline finished with bias tape.
Perfect for lightweight woven fabrics like cotton, silk, linen, or light velvet, Bertie is an essential addition to any handmade wardrobe, offering both comfort and sophistication.
Bertie Shift Dress Features:
• Relaxed shift silhouette for effortless wearability
• Sleeves gathered into cuffs for a polished touch
• Back zip closure for a streamlined look
• Two neckline variations: stand-up collar with trim (Style A) or round neckline with bias tape (Style B)
Create a versatile and elegant shift dress with the Bertie pattern – perfect for any occasion.
Available sizes: 6 – 22
Skill level: Intermediate
Fabric Suggestions:
Light to medium-weight woven fabrics such as cotton, silk, linen, or light velvet.
Notions:
• 7" (18 cm) zip
• Two ½" (13 mm) buttons
• Style A: ⅞ yd (0.8 m) of 18"–20" (46–51 cm) fusible interfacing, ¾ yd (0.7 m) of 2" (5 cm) trim, two hooks and eyes
• Style B: ½ yd (0.5 m) of 18"–20" (46–51 cm) fusible interfacing, ¾ yd (0.7 m) of ½" (1.3 cm) single fold bias tape, hook and eye
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