True Bias - Paper Sewing Pattern - Shelby Dress & Romper

True Bias Shelby Dress & Romper Sewing Pattern

The True Bias Shelby Dress and Romper sewing pattern features a princess-seamed design with four variations. Each style has a V-shaped neckline, front button opening, and a back waist tie for a flattering fit. Views A and B are dresses with traditional short sleeves, with View A being a mini dress that hits mid-thigh and View B a longer dress that reaches the ankle. Views C and D are rompers with cap sleeves, offering the look of a dress with the practicality of shorts or pants. View C is a mini romper hitting mid-thigh, while View D ends just above the ankle.

Shelby's Features:

• Princess-seamed design for a flattering fit
• Back waist tie for adjustable and comfortable fit
• Four variations: dresses (Views A and B) and rompers (Views C and D)
• Traditional short sleeves for Views A and B
• Cap sleeves for Views C and D
• Mini length options for Views A and C
• Longer length options with ankle-length dresses (View B) and rompers (View D)

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size Range: 0 - 18

Fabric Suggestions: Lightweight woven fabrics with drape, such as rayon challis, crepe, silk, voile and linen.

Notions:
Coordinating thread
2 yds of lightweight fusible interfacing
7 - 3/8” buttons (Views A & B)
5 - 3/8” buttons (Views C & D)

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