Ume (Japanese for 'plum') is a versatile pattern which you can make a wide range of shirt dresses with.

The options can be combined to a number of different garments:
- shift dress or party dress
- pointy collar, rounded collar, or bow collar
- short or long sleeves
- with or without breast pocket, in-seam pockets, and belt loops

This makes Ume a pattern which can be used all year round.

Ume is intended for woven fabrics (light and medium weight). Info on sizing and materials/yardage can be found .

The patterns and instructions are in pdf-format, and easy to print and to assemble. The files include:
– easy-to-follow, very detailed sewing instructions with full-color annotated pictures of each step
– digitally drawn patterns for ages 1Y, 18M, 2Y, 3Y, 4Y, 5Y, 6Y, 7Y, 8Y, 9Y, 10Y, and 11/12Y, seam allowances included.
– option to print just the size you need
– large sheet patterns for print shop printing (A0)
– printing table which indicates which pages to print for each option
– detailed information about printing and assembling the patterns, yardage needed, materials needed, and sizing
– cutting diagrams for quilting width and regular width fabric
– all measurements are provided in inches/yards and in centimeters

Many thanks to my testers for giving me permission to share their pictures.

All sizes of the pattern have been tested thoroughly by 24 critical testers.