Reeta is a classic, loose-fitting shirt dress with simple but thought-out details. This timeless sewing pattern features pleated breast pockets, a shirt collar, and a waist gathered with a cord. The turn-ups of the t-shirt sleeves and the deep vents on the midi-length hem add a carefree character to the dress.

Sizing : From Size 4 - 28 (32 - 56 eu size)

Sewing level : intermediate

Fabrics & Notions

Choose a light weight or medium weight non-stretch shirting. The rayon of the sample garment is quite drapey but you can choose a less drapey fabric, such as lightweight linen, if you prefer.

This pattern comes with plenty of ease. Check the finished measurements for your size and, if necessary, select a size smaller than usually if you want the garment to be more fitted.

Fusible interfacing, 140 cm (1 1/2 yd)

Small buttons, 10 pcs

2 cm (3/4”) ribbon for drawstring casing, 160 cm (1 3/4 yd)

Cord for drawstring, your waist circumference + 70 cm (3/4 yd)

For a discount on the pattern head to our website where we will have them in stock soon.

About Zoom Sew Alongs

If you plan to join us on the day of the sew along, make sure you are ready to go before the start time. Claire suggests roughly cutting out the pattern pieces and pressing them, winding a bobbin, threading your machine (and overlocker too) steaming or washing your fabric & making a cup of tea or coffee!

On the day of the Sew Along, you will be able to join the meeting at the scheduled time. ie 10am GMT

Don't worry if you're late or can't make it as the recording will be uploaded as a course later. 

On entry to the meeting all participants (except Claire & Amy) will be muted, we ask that you remain muted until the Q&A times.

We will be making use of the chat box for any questions during the day which Amy will be monitoring. Claire may be able to answer straight away or will wait until the breaks.

Breaks will occur throughout the sew along so that we can get a cup of tea and of course have some lunch! We will let you know the times of these breaks at the beginning of the session.

If you would prefer not to be seen on the recording please turn off your camera.

We are really looking forward to sewing with you all!