Buy the Chai Shirt and Dress sewing pattern from Itch to Stitch. This classic fit-and-flare shirt or shirt dress features a collar on a stand, centre front button closure, high waistband that elongates the legs, and sleeveless and gathered short sleeve options. The dress has in-seam pockets. The pattern also includes A, B, C, D and DD cups for the perfect fit.This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:- PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?- PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?Suggested fabrics: Use lightweight woven fabric with or without stretch, such as shirting, cotton, linen, lightweight denim, rayon twill and crepe.Fabric requirements: 54″ (135 cm) wide fabric: Sleeveless shirt, 1 3/8 – 1 3/4 yd (130 – 160 cm) // Sleeveless dress, 1 7/8 – 2 1/2 yd (170 – 230 cm) // With sleeves, add 1/8 – 1/4 yd (10 – 20 cm).Sizing: US 00 – 20 (approx. UK 8 – 22). Please check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.A note from the designer about bust cup options: To determine your cup size, subtract the circumference of your over bust from the circumference of the fullest part of your bust. If the rounded difference is 1″ (2.5 cm), use A cup; 2″ (5 cm), use B cup; 3″ (7.5 cm), use C cup; 4″ (10 cm), use D cup; 5″ (12.5 cm), use DD cup.Notions: Lightweight fusible woven or weft insertion interfacing; eight 5/8″ (1.5 cm) buttons for the shirt option, or twelve 5/8″ (1.5 cm) buttons for the dress option // Sleeveless option only: 1 1/2 yd (1.4 m) of 1 1/2″ (3.8 cm)-wide bias strip (purchased 1/2″ (1.25 cm)-wide single-fold bias tape is an acceptable alternative).PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step illustrated instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (57 pages, but you only need to print the pages for your cup size); A0 copy shop pattern (4 sheets, but you only need to print the sheets for your cup size) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.If you’re looking for more maker inspiration, check out the latest sewing pattern reviews from the sewing community. We also have a sewing blog to keep you up to date with all the news from the world of sewing.