Shay Dress – Printed Pattern | Chalk & Notch
$22.00 USD
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Shay Dress – Printed Pattern | Chalk & Notch
$22.00 USD
The Shay pattern is a maxi dress with a wide scoop neck and fitted bodice. The skirt has three gathered tiers. There are elbow length puff sleeves or a tank option for both views. View A finishes with a center back invisible zipper. View B finishes with center front buttons.
Designed by Chalk and Notch, the independent pattern company founded by Gabriela. The printed pattern comes in an envelope with a tissue pattern and a printed instruction booklet; the envelope back carries the flat drawings, fabric and notions list and size chart. Chalk and Notch drafts for a height of 5'7" (170 cm).
📏 Sizing
Sizes 0–30, with four bust cups (A, B, C and D), all included in the envelope
High bust: 30–54 in (76–137 cm)
Waist: 25–49 in (63.5–124.5 cm)
Hips: 35–59 in (89–150 cm)
Full bust: 31–58 in (79–147 cm) across the four cups
Choose your size by high bust, then your cup by the difference between high and full bust: 1" (2.5 cm) uses the A cup, 2" (5 cm) B, 3" (7.5 cm) C and 4" (10 cm) D. If you are between sizes, size up. The bodice is fitted, with 1" (2.5 cm) of ease at the bust, so Chalk and Notch recommends a bodice fitting. The dress finishes above the ankle. Full size chart in the photos.
🧵 Skill Level
Intermediate, as rated by Chalk and Notch.
🪡 Fabric
Light to medium weight wovens: rayon challis, rayon twill, rayon voile, cotton lawn, cotton voile, linen or chambray. The bodice is lined; use a medium to heavy weight lining to help it keep its structure.
Main fabric, 54" (137 cm) wide: with sleeves 3¼ yd (3 m) for sizes 0–8, 4 yd (3.7 m) for 10–20 and 4¼ yd (3.9 m) for 22–30; tank 3 yd (2.7 m), 3½ yd (3.2 m) and 4 yd (3.7 m).
Bodice lining: ¾ yd (0.7 m) for sizes 0–20; 1 yd (0.9 m) for sizes 22–30.
🔘 Notions
2 yd (1.8 m) tricot fusible interfacing. View A: an 18" (46 cm) invisible zipper and an invisible zipper foot. View B: 15 to 18 ½" (12.7 mm) buttons. Optional: a hook and eye and a regular zipper foot for View A, tailor's chalk or a washable marker, a pressing ham and a point turner. Seam allowances are included: ⅜" (1 cm) body seams and a ½" (1.25 cm) hem.
Pattern format: Printed · Language: English · Tissue pattern with printed instruction booklet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a printed pattern or a PDF?
This is the printed pattern: a tissue pattern and printed instruction booklet in an envelope, shipped to your door.
What sizes does the Shay pattern include?
Sizes 0–30 with four bust cups, A to D, covering a high bust of 30–54 in (76–137 cm).
How do I choose my size and cup?
Choose your size by high bust. Then subtract your high bust from your full bust: 1" uses the A cup, 2" B, 3" C and 4" D. Between sizes, size up.
What is the difference between View A and View B?
View A closes with a centre back invisible zipper; View B has centre front buttons. Both come with elbow-length puff sleeves or as a tank.
How much fabric do I need?
On 54" fabric, 3¼–4¼ yd (3–3.9 m) with sleeves or 3–4 yd (2.7–3.7 m) for the tank, plus ¾–1 yd (0.7–0.9 m) of lining for the bodice.
Is the Shay Dress suitable for beginners?
Chalk and Notch rates it Intermediate. The fitted, lined bodice needs a fitting before you sew the final dress.