Buy the Matilda Dress sewing pattern from Megan Nielsen. Matilda is a modern utility-style shirt dress. The pattern features princess seams, a drop shoulder or sleeves, pleated breast pockets, an A-line skirt with roomy statement pockets, and a collar and stand.

View A is a shirt dress with a drop shoulder and sleeve band. View B is a shirt dress with sleeves that can be cuffed.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

- PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)

Suggested fabrics: Light to medium weight dress or shirting fabrics such as cotton, linen, chambray, rayon, tencel, silk, etc.

Fabric requirements: Additional fabric may be required to match patterned fabric.

View A: 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 2.8 - 3.2 m (3 - 3 1/2 yd) // 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 3.5 - 4.2 m (3 7/8 - 4 5/8 yd).

View B: 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 3 - 3.4 m (3 1/4 - 3 3/4 yd) // 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 3.7 - 4.5 m (4 - 4 7/8 yd).

Sizing: 0 - 20 (approx. UK 6 - 20, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Lightweight fusible interfacing; 13 buttons, 1.5 cm (5/8") wide.

Note: This pattern is available in an expanded size range on the designer’s website (PDF only).

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