Folkwear 247 Lindy Shirtdress Fiskars UK sizes A (4/6 –

UK sizes A (4/6 – 18) based on our standardised size chart

eight 9 mm wide buttons

Fabric requirements: 150 cm (59″) wide fabric: 0

Notions: Wide bias tape for neck binding // Authentic version only: extra strong button and carpet thread for gathering skirt

Suggested fabrics: This design really shines in a slightly stiffer fabric

Folkwear 247 Lindy Shirtdress Fiskars UK sizes A (4/6 –Buy the 247 Lindy Shirtdress sewing pattern from Folkwear. This dress comes from the 1940s when square shoulders, narrow hips, and skirts that ended just below the knee were the height of fashion. Fabric rationing had led to the use of darts, pleats, tucks and other fabric manipulation to add interest to dresses without a lot of extra fabric. The Lindy Shirtdress has an interesting bodice construction, with shoulder and waist pleats and darts, and a