Classic Black A-Line Dress with Short Sleeves

This classic A-line dress pattern gives women a clean, timeless shape with short sleeves and a structured silhouette that skims rather than clings. The gently flared line from shoulder to hem makes it an easy wardrobe staple for sewists who want a dependable dress to return to again and again, in black or in any colour that suits the occasion.

Medium-weight fabrics with a little body hold the shape best, so consider ponte knit, cotton twill, linen blends, crepe or a stable suiting. Softer drape gives a more relaxed version, while crisper cloth emphasises the structure. The result works for the office, for everyday wear, and for evenings out when paired with simple accessories.

Sizes run from XS to 5XL (XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL). The pattern is a PDF for printing at home on A4 paper, and it also includes an A0 file for printing at a copy shop. Each size is a separate file, so you print only the size you need.