About:

The OTD (oversized tee shirt dress) is a loose casual summer dress that you can sew for kids and adults. Sew this PDF Sewing Pattern with soft stretchy fabric like Double Brush Poly or Cotton Spandex knits. Layer this dress in Autumn and Winter.

This pattern features 3 lengths (mini, midi, and maxi) PLUS optional POCKETS!

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a digital product, not a finished garment, and cannot be returned/refunded.  This is a beginner level PDF sewing pattern for knit fabrics.

What you get:

A zipped file containing all the files for this pattern (a zipped file is simply a collection of files, think about it like this: 1 folder containing 5 files.)

To unzip your file:

• Windows 10 you'll < right click the file and select "extract all" < select the location your files should extract to (desktop is a great location) < then select "extract".
• MacOS Catalina: Click on the zipped file and it will open, revealing all the files.
• Google "How to open a zipped file on _____" fill the blank with your operating system (example: Chromebook, iPhone, android, etc.)

Instruction File

• Vivid, clear and high quality picture tutorial depicting each step.
• Easy to understand language and definitions.
• Free Video tutorial for sewing
• Interactive Navigation Tabs (Adobe Reader required)
• Lengthening/shortening Adjustment Tutorial
• Full Bust Adjustment Tutorial
• Finished Measurement Chart

A0 paper size pattern pieces

• Pattern pieces that you print at a store.
• Layers Feature
• Adobe Reader is required to print at home on a plotter

Trimless (no cut) Letter and A4 size pattern pieces

• Pattern pieces that you print at home.
• Pages do not need to be trimmed to assemble.
• Layers Feature 
• US Letter and A4 paper compatible
• Adobe Reader is required to print at home along with a computer capable of printing

Trim Letter and A4 size pattern pieces

• Pattern pieces that you print at home.
• Page require trimming to assemble.
• Layers Feature 
• US Letter and A4 paper compatible
• Adobe Reader is required to print at home along with a computer capable of printing

Optimized Projector File

• Layers Feature 
• 1" grid layer for calibration. 
• 4 cm grid layer for calibration.
• Big and bold readable text.
• Large margins for easy scrolling.
• Adobe Reader and Projector are required for projecting

Access to Rain City's inclusive sewing support and community Facebook Group

• Human Rights are not up for debate in Rain City's sewing group. In this group: Black Lives Matter, science is real, no person is illegal, love is love, trans rights matter. While you may not agree with what Rain City stands for to be a member of this group you must be mindful to respect the beliefs of this group.
• Join us in our Facebook sewing group! Share your creations, ask questions, be the first to know about tester calls and more!

Skill Level:

Confident Beginner - Able to sew a stretch and straight stitch with a sewing machine.

Variations & Sizes:

Variations:

Mini Length

Midi Length

Maxi Length

Pockets

Sizes:

Kids: 12M, 18M, 2T, 3T, 5, 6, 6, 6X, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14

Adults:

Small Sizes, Contour Body Frame: S0c, S1c, S2c, S3c, S4c, S5c

Medium Sizes, Contour Body Frame: M0c, M1c, M2c, M3c, M4c

Large Sizes, Contour Body Frame: L0c, L1c

(S=small, M=medium, L=large)(C=contour body frame)

Sew Time: 

1-2 hour(s)

Tools & Materials:

Required Tools & Materials:

Adobe Reader for Desktop + Printer + Paper + Tape or Projector or access to a store that can print A0 

Fabric Chalk/Marker or other method to mark the fabric

Tape Measure 

Sewing Machine  + Stretch Needles + Thread

Pins or Clips

Scissors or Rotary Wheel with Cutting Mat

Ambition

Recommended Fabric and Fiber Content:

Fabric pieces except neckband: Light to Medium weight knit fabric with at least 2-way, 35% stretch across grain. 

Types: Double Brush Poly (DBP), Interlock Jersey, Single Jersey (aka CL), French Terry, Triblend

Fiber Content: Any as long as the stretch requirements are met

Neckband: 4-way cotton/spandex rib knit for the best results

Optional Tools & Materials:

Coverstitch Machine

Serger (overlock) Machine