Light, floaty and made for sun-filled days, this Liberty Fabrics Shirred Dress Kit for women is a wonderfully versatile piece to sew and wear. You’ve got everything you need here to create a relaxed, mid-length dress with a softly shirred bodice that slips on with ease and feels as good as it looks. Made in Liberty Tana Lawn, it’s cool, breathable and beautifully smooth against the skin, ideal for warm weather, holidays and easy everyday dressing.

Shirring is a simple, satisfying technique, using elastic thread to create gentle gathers that form a flexible, comfortable fit without any fastenings. You can choose how to finish your straps too - go for delicate rouleau ties for a lighter look, or opt for wider straps if you’d prefer a little more coverage. However you make it, the result is an easy, throw-on piece that works just as well dressed up as it does layered casually. And when you fancy a change, it can be worn as a long skirt too, making it a brilliant multi-tasker to pack for holidays.

If you’re sewing for little ones as well, take a look at the Liberty Fabrics Shirred Sundress Kit for Girls for a matching mini version.

Kit Contains:

• Liberty Fabrics Tana Lawn
• Sewing thread
• Shirring elastic
• Simple to follow, and well illustrated instructions.

Sizing: The shirred bodice allows for a flexible fit across a wide range of sizes, comfortably fitting up to approximately a 140-145cm bust. The finished dress has a maximum length of around 110cm, measured from the top of the bodice. If you would like to adjust the length or make a more bespoke version, just let us know.

Ability: Suitable for all sewing abilities - a lovely introduction to shirring and a quick, rewarding make.