Matchy Matchy Schoolhouse Sundress

Buy the Schoolhouse Sundress sewing pattern from Matchy Matchy Sewing Club. The Schoolhouse Sundress is a beginner-friendly sewing pattern designed for creative play and joyful making. With its simple shapes and easy construction, it’s the perfect project to relax with — choose your favourite fabrics, enjoy the process, and let your imagination take the lead.

This breezy summer dress features a relaxed silhouette with spaghetti straps, a softly gathered neckline (created by elastic channels at the front and back), and a high waist with delicately gathered side panels for a touch of volume and charm. The fit is intentionally loose and carefree, making it comfortable and easy to wear in warm weather.

Sewing level: Confident beginner

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: Specifically designed for lightweight cottons and linens.

Fabric requirements: Extra fabric may be needed to match stripes, plaids or directional prints. Less fabric may be needed if piecing bias arm loops.

44" (112 cm) wide fabric: 3 - 4.75 yd (2.8 - 4.4 m).

54" (137 cm) wide fabric: 3 - 4.75 yd (2.8 - 4.4 m).

Sizing: XXS – 6XL (approx. UK 6 – 38, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: 1/4" (0.6 cm) elastic.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; mood board for fabric planning; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (19 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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