This will no doubt become your favourite summer dress: a lovely, loose fit with a touch of class, for a city trip and on the way to the beach and everything in between. Augusta is oversized and falls to knee length, but you can make the dress any length you like.  Augusta is also perfect as a blouse! This shirt dress looks elegant thanks to its rolled short sleeves, collar with collar band, concealed button fastening and side seam pockets. The gathers in front and back make it a graceful cut, perfect for that summer breeze.

Sizes: XS - XXXL

Skill level: Confident Beginner 2/5

Materials & Supplies 

Thread

• Iron-on interfacing: max. 95 cm

• Buttons (Ø 11 mm): see table

• Fabric: see table

Fabric suggestions 

Chambray, linen, poplin, voile cotton, crepon, crepe, supple twill, double gauze, seersucker, washed silk, etc. In short, a range of choices for this summer dress. If you want extra mobility in your dress, choose a supple fabric. Does a statement piece make your heart beat faster? You’ll get a brilliant look with a stiffer fabric.

Holiday tip: go for a sheer fabric for a pool or beach cover up!

Fabric Requirements and measurements: