I AM Marty Dress/Shirt/Top Paper Pattern $33.95

I AM Marty, a sewing pattern with multiple possibilities, 150 exactly! Yes, I can be sewn in 150 versions thanks to my different styles, collars, sleeves, lengths, button plackets…

I can either be a tiered top, tunic or dress, and even a curved hem top or dress. I have 5 sleeve options: sleeveless, short sleeve, shirt sleeve and 3/4 sleeve or long sleeve with elasticated cuff. I have 3 different collars:

Mandarin collar, shirt collar, and double shirt collar. I also have 2 buttoning options: polo style button placket or a classic button placket (partial or full length).
With my endless possibilities, you can wear a different version for all occasions, all seasons, all eventualities.

Download the technical drawings to see all the possibilities Marty offers.

Level: Simple

Sizes: PDF: 34 to 52 – Paper: 36 to 46

Seam allowances: Included

PAPER PATTERN

All seam allowances are included in the pattern.

The pattern is enclosed in an envelope. It contains the sewing pattern along with a step-by-step illustrated explanation guide.

The different pieces overlap with each other so you will need to trace the pattern on paper. If you prefer a ready-to-cut pattern, try the pdf version as pieces do not overlap with each other.

Size 36 to 46. See sizing guide below.

THE PATTERN

VERSIONS

This pattern can be made in 150 versions.
The different options are:

2 styles: curved-hem or tiered

3 lengths: top, tunic, dress

5 sleeves: sleeveless, short sleeve, 3/4 elasticated sleeve, long elasticated sleeve, shirt sleeve

3 collars: double shirt collar, classic shirt collar, Mandarin collar

2 buttoning types: polo style button placket or a classic button placket

You can then choose the tunic, top or dress you want to make by combining the different features together.

SUPPLIES

Fabric

Iron-on interfacing: 20″ x 32″ (50 cm x 80 cm)

1/2″ (12 mm) wide buttons: 4 to 15 depending the chosen version

Double fold bias tape: 55″ (140cm) maximum

1″ (2,5 cm) wide elastic: 27″ (70cm) maximum

RECOMMENDED FABRICS

Lightweight to medium weight woven fabrics such as poplin, viscose, silk, Tencel, chambray, crêpe, denim, brushed cotton, cupro, linen…

To help you choose your fabric, here is a list of the fabrics used for our versions:

The white with pink polka dots sleeveless liquette with a double shirt collar (version B1) was sewn in a Rico Design poplin from Ma Petite Mercerie.

The terracotta sleeveless liquette dress with Mandarin collar (version C11) was sewn in a tie and dye viscose from Un Chat Sur Un Fil.

The fushia tiered dress with classic shirt collar and sleeves (version J10) was sewn in a linen viscose from Ma Petite Mercerie.

The blush tiered top with short sleeves and classic shirt collar (version H7) was sewn in a La tunique froncée manches courtes et col chemisier blush a été cousue dans un linen viscose from Ma Petite Mercerie.

FABRIC REQUIRED (yards)

Tailles34-3638-4042-4446-4850-52A11, 55″ wide fabric13/413/413/413/417/8A11, 55″ wide fabric17/817/817/817/82C1, 55″ wide fabric25/825/823/423/427/8C1, 43″ wide fabric27/833331/8J10, 55″ wide fabric31/231/235/835/837/8

With so many possibilities, it is impossible to list the yardage for all versions in all sizes. Above, we indicate the yardage for three versions (A11, C1 et J10). To calculate the fabric required for the other versions, refer to step 2 of the instructions (Cutting the fabric).

MEASUREMENT CHART (in):

The pattern is drafted for a height of 5’5″ (1m65) and a B cup.

Sizes34363840424446485052Bust303/4321/4337/8351/237381/2401/8413/4431/4447/8Waist227/8241/226271/2291/8303/4321/4337/8353/837Hip33345/8361/4373/4393/8407/8421/2441/8455/8471/4

FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS (in)

Sizes34363840424446485052Bust37385/8401/8413/4431/4447/8461/248495/8511/8Hip – Curved hem versions457/8471/249505/8521/8533/4553/8567/8581/260Hip – Tiered versions571/259605/8621/4633/4653/8667/8681/2701/8715/8Biceps131/4135/8141/8145/815151/216161/2167/8173/8