CHARLIE - Shirt dress and blouse pattern and tutorial (complete pattern with options)

Charlie, shirt dress and blouse pattern and tutorial, from size 34 to 46, in pouch and PDF.

Charlie, shirt dress pattern and tutorial, is elegance and simplicity in one piece. With its shirt-like style, delicate neckline, and back box pleat, it adds a feminine and refined touch to your wardrobe. You can personalize your creation according to the seasons with short, long, or sleeveless options, and you can choose between a chic blouse or a casual dress.

A little extra? Add ruffles or flounces for a sophisticated effect. Charlie is the versatile and essential pattern for creating unique outfits that reflect your style.

At La Robe du Chat, we make it a point of honor to offer you the best. Each pattern is designed to make you feel supported at every step of your project. Our instructions are clear and detailed, and for even more ease, you have access to a video tutorial.

Sewing level

Charlie is aimed at intermediate sewers; the different technical points require prior experience sewing garments. However, not all variations have the same level of difficulty; some are easier (like the sleeveless and "Tunisian" collar version) while others will challenge you on certain techniques (like the long-sleeved, ruffled collar version).

By sewing Charlie, you will be able to:

• Sew darts,
• Use the "burrito" method for a beautiful interior finish,
• Attach a button placket (simplified method),
• Make an invisible bias binding finish (hem and sleeveless version),
• Sew and assemble simple short sleeves,
• Sew and assemble puffed short sleeves with gathers and elastic,
• Sew and assemble roll-up long sleeves with buttoned cuffs and tab,
• Sew a simple collar with facing,
• Sew a shirt collar,
• Sew a ruffled collar,

Supplies

Fabric choice: Choose a woven fabric: a viscose, poplin, cotton, Tencel, twill, crepe, linen, crepe, chambray...

Supplies:

• Fabric yardage needed (140 cm width), some examples (attention, measurements may vary if you choose several options):

-Sleeveless top (with or without collar) from 34 to 46: 1m

-Short-sleeved top from 34 to 46: 1m 30

-Long-sleeved top from 34 to 46: 1m 60

-Sleeveless dress (with or without collar) from 34 to 44: 1m 30 (without pockets), 1m50 (with pockets)

-Sleeveless dress (with or without collar) in 46: 1m 90 (with or without pockets)

-Short or long-sleeved dress from 34 to 44: 2 m

-Short-sleeved dress in 46: 2m 30

-Long-sleeved dress in 46: 2m 50

• Bias tape (2 cm): top hem: 1m 40; dress hem: 1m 60; armholes: 1m 10 (55 cm per armhole).

          Approximately 2m 50 for the top and 2m 70 for the dress.

• 3 buttons (approx. 12 mm), or 7 buttons if long sleeves with tab.

• Iron-on interfacing (if needed for light fabrics) for the button placket, shirt collar facing, and long sleeve cuffs.

• Elastic (for short sleeves): 5 to 8 mm width and 65 cm length ((arm circumference + 1 cm)x2).

Size chart

Height: 168 cm

Size chart:

Finished garment measurements chart:

Video tutorial

Watch the Charlie tutorial

In photos

Puffed short-sleeved blouse/ruffles

Sleeveless blouse/Tunisian collar: Ecovero Viscose "Apéritivo" Lise Tailor, two-hole yellow glitter buttons Lise Tailor.

Sleeveless blouse/shirt collar: Ecovero Viscose "Esquisse pour l'Ukraine" Lise Tailor, gold glitter ankle boot buttons Lise Tailor.

Sleeveless dress/shirt collar: Dahlia Linen Viscose Atelier Brunette (worn with and without belt)

Long-sleeved dress/ruffled collar: "Wonderland" Viscose Lise Tailor