PDF SEWING PATTERN | Scout Curvy Shirt & Dress | Merchant & Mills | UK 18–28

PDF SEWING PATTERN | Scout Curvy Shirt & Dress | Merchant & Mills | UK 18–28

Skill Level : Intermediate
Sizes : UK 18–28
Language : English only

Looking for smaller sizes? The original Scout pattern is also available in UK sizes 6–18.

The Scout Curvy by Merchant & Mills is a timeless shirt and dress inspired by classic utility styling. Sew it as a neat button-up shirt or a comfortable dress featuring practical in-seam pockets and an optional tie for a polished vintage-inspired finish.

Its clean lines and versatile silhouette make Scout equally at home in crisp poplin, lightweight denim, chambray or linen blends. Fabrics with less drape create a more sculptural look, while softer fabrics produce an easy everyday garment.

All seam allowances are 1.5 cm (⅝") unless otherwise stated and are included in the pattern.

Pattern Features

• Shirt and dress variations included
• Optional tie
• Dress features in-seam pockets
• Classic button-front closure
• Short sleeves with cuffs
• Traditional collar
• Relaxed fit
• Intermediate sewing project
• UK sizes 18–28

Recommended Fabrics

Suitable for medium-lightweight woven fabrics such as:

• Linen
• Lightweight denim
• Cotton chambray
• Cotton poplin
• Linen/cotton blends
  

Choosing a fabric with less drape will create a more sculptural silhouette.

Supplies Required

• Matching sewing thread
• 6 buttons measuring 11–15 mm (½–¾")
• 0.5 m (¾ yd) fusible interfacing for the shirt or dress
• 0.8 m (1 yd) interfacing for the optional tie (cut on the bias)

Finished Measurements

• UK 18: Bust 142.4 cm (56") • Shirt hip 144 cm (56¾") • Dress hip 154.5 cm (60¾") • Shirt length 57.5 cm (22½") • Dress length 112.8 cm (44½") • Bicep 44.6 cm (17½") • Sleeve length 15 cm (6")
• UK 20: Bust 147.4 cm (58") • Shirt hip 149 cm (58¾") • Dress hip 159.5 cm (62¾") • Shirt length 58.8 cm (23¼") • Dress length 113.3 cm (44½") • Bicep 45.8 cm (18") • Sleeve length 15 cm (6")
• UK 22: Bust 152.4 cm (60") • Shirt hip 154 cm (60½") • Dress hip 164.5 cm (64¾") • Shirt length 60.2 cm (23¾") • Dress length 113.7 cm (44¾") • Bicep 47.1 cm (18½") • Sleeve length 15 cm (6")
• UK 24: Bust 157.4 cm (62") • Shirt hip 159 cm (62½") • Dress hip 169.5 cm (66¾") • Shirt length 61.6 cm (24¼") • Dress length 114.2 cm (45") • Bicep 48.4 cm (19") • Sleeve length 15 cm (6")
• UK 26: Bust 162.4 cm (64") • Shirt hip 164 cm (64½") • Dress hip 174.5 cm (68¾") • Shirt length 62.9 cm (24¾") • Dress length 114.7 cm (45¼") • Bicep 49.6 cm (19½") • Sleeve length 15 cm (6")
• UK 28: Bust 167.4 cm (66") • Shirt hip 169 cm (66½") • Dress hip 179.5 cm (70¾") • Shirt length 64.3 cm (25¼") • Dress length 115.2 cm (45¼") • Bicep 50.9 cm (20") • Sleeve length 15 cm (6")

Fabric Requirements

110 cm (43½") wide fabric

• UK 18–20: Shirt 2.4 m (2¾ yd) • Dress 3.6 m (4 yd)
• UK 22–24: Shirt 2.7 m (3 yd) • Dress 3.9 m (4¼ yd)
• UK 26–28: Shirt 2.8 m (3¼ yd) • Dress 4 m (4½ yd)

120 cm (47") wide fabric

• UK 18–20: Shirt 2.3 m (2½ yd) • Dress 3.5 m (4 yd)
• UK 22–24: Shirt 2.4 m (2¾ yd) • Dress 3.6 m (4 yd)
• UK 26–28: Shirt 2.5 m (2¾ yd) • Dress 3.7 m (4¼ yd)

140 cm (55") wide fabric

• UK 18–20: Shirt 1.8 m (2 yd) • Dress 3 m (3¼ yd)
• UK 22–24: Shirt 1.9 m (2¼ yd) • Dress 3.1 m (3½ yd)
• UK 26–28: Shirt 2.4 m (2¾ yd) • Dress 3.6 m (4 yd)

150 cm (60") wide fabric

• UK 18–20: Shirt 1.8 m (2 yd) • Dress 3 m (3¼ yd)
• UK 22–24: Shirt 1.9 m (2¼ yd) • Dress 3 m (3¼ yd)
• UK 26–28: Shirt 1.9 m (2¼ yd) • Dress 3.6 m (4 yd)

Optional Tie: 0.8 m (1 yd) of fabric 80–150 cm (31½–60") wide if self-lined, or 0.8 m (1 yd) each of outer fabric and lining.

Size Chart

• UK 18: Bust 112 cm (44") • Waist 95 cm (37½") • Hips 118 cm (46½")
• UK 20: Bust 118 cm (46½") • Waist 101 cm (39¾") • Hips 124 cm (48¾")
• UK 22: Bust 124 cm (48¾") • Waist 107 cm (42") • Hips 130 cm (51¼")
• UK 24: Bust 130 cm (51¼") • Waist 113 cm (44½") • Hips 136 cm (53½")
• UK 26: Bust 136 cm (53½") • Waist 119 cm (46¾") • Hips 142 cm (56")
• UK 28: Bust 143 cm (56¼") • Waist 126 cm (49½") • Hips 149 cm (58¾")

PDF Pattern Includes

• A0 copy shop pages: 4 pages
• A4 / US Letter printable pages: 48 pages
• Illustrated sewing instructions in English
• Instant PDF download

Why You'll Love It

Scout Curvy combines timeless tailoring with everyday practicality. Whether sewn as a crisp shirt or a comfortable dress, its vintage-inspired details, optional tie and versatile silhouette make it a pattern you'll enjoy wearing for years to come.