About:

The OTD (oversized tee shirt dress) is a loose casual summer dress that you can sew for kids and adults (adult pattern:). 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
• 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:

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

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