Classic Short-Sleeve A-Line Dress

The Classic Short-Sleeve A-Line Dress is a timeless everyday style for women who want a straightforward, wearable silhouette. Short sleeves and a simple neckline keep the design clean and uncluttered, while the gently flared skirt gives the dress its easy A-line shape and comfortable movement through the hip. It is a reliable choice for sewists who like garments that work year after year without fussy details.

Light to medium weight wovens suit this dress well, including cotton poplin, chambray, linen and linen blends, or a soft viscose for more drape. Make it in a crisp solid for work and weekday wear, a small print for weekends, or a seasonal colour for warmer months when short sleeves are most welcome.

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.