Kirtle Dress

Our Kirtle Dress is a trapeze-shaped silhouette with balloon, billowing sleeves and a beautifully voluminous drape. Fully lined and designed for ease and movement, it combines structure with softness.

Featuring a V-neckline with delicate spaghetti ties at the waist, the dress can be drawn in to create shape or left loose for a more relaxed fit. The gathered, asymmetric ruching flows gracefully around the neckline and down to the centre front, adding gentle texture and visual interest.

Complete with side pockets, the dress falls to the upper ankle (see measurements) and rises slightly at the front hemfor a flattering line.

Available in two colourways.

We can make the dress slightly longer if required (this would be an addition cost, please feel free to enquire).

Details

Checked Linen – The Make Shed’s own incredibly soft, tumbled linen European linen.

Chocolate Dress – a meduim weight, 100% soft cotton needlecord.

Care

We recommend a separate cool hand wash. Do not tumble. Shake out and dry flat. Dark colours may bleed initially so wash separately. warm iron

Measurements (approximate)

Measurements are a guide, each garment is handmade and may vary slightly.

Size 0 = 6 – 8
51cm (Flat measurement underarm – underarm) Back of the neck to hem 129cm

Size 1 = 10 – 12
53cm (Flat measurement underarm – underarm) Back of the neck to hem 130cm

Size 2 = 14 – 16
55cm (Flat measurement underarm – underarm) Back of the neck to hem 131cm

Size 3 = 18
57cm (Flat measurement underarm – underarm) Back of the neck to hem 132cm

Checked Linen

Chocolate needlecord

The Keep — Autumn/Winter Collection 2025

By The Make Shed

Designed and constructed in the UK, The Keep is a new collection from The Make Shed — a study in strength, sanctuary, and the quiet beauty of things made to last.

Each garment is thoughtfully crafted from rich fabrics with provenance, chosen for their depth, texture, and timeless quality. From unruly knits to buttery-soft wools, linens, and cottons, every piece carries the mark of its maker — each stitch, seam, and cut tracing a story of care and intention.

Inspired by the inner sanctum of the castle keep, this collection embodies the idea of a modern refuge — clothing that offers comfort and confidence, wrapping the wearer in warmth, resilience, and quiet purpose. There’s a heritage in every detail, yet a bold modernity in how these pieces move and feel.

The palette draws from the natural and the noble: rich chocolate, mineral blue, warm mauves and lilacs, grounded by deep blacks and smoky greys. Each tone speaks of depth and endurance — warming, grounding, and endlessly wearable.

The Keep is more than a collection — it’s a reminder of the strength found in what’s built with care, patience, and soul.
Garments to hold onto. Pieces to live in, love, and keep.

We are The Make Shed

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We create unique designs in house and make in the U.K. Simple cuts, small quantities. Supporting local seamstresses and knitters and sustainable craftsmanship committed to consciously treating the planet kindly.

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