Mary's Emu Dreaming Shirt Dress
Made-to-measure Emu Dreaming cotton drill shirt dress
$350.00 AUD
or 4 interest-free payments of $87.50 with
Cut for your body, not a size chart.
The shirt dress first made for Mary — structured collar, front buttons, short sleeves, an adjustable waist tie, and a softly flared skirt, cut from Emu Dreaming cotton drill featuring Yankirri Jukurrpa by Ricardo Jampijinpa Gallagher. Made to your measurements by a vetted MadeApt tailor.
No standard sizing. No warehouse. One shirt dress, made after you order.
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About Mary's Emu Dreaming Shirt Dress.
Mary's Emu Dreaming Shirt Dress is a made-to-measure button-front shirt dress with short sleeves, a structured collar, a waist tie, and a softly flared skirt. It was first made for Mary — the fabric sourced in Perth, Australia, the dress cut and sewn to her measurements by Enisa in Sarajevo, and photographed by Mary by the sea in the United States. The dress is cut from 100% cotton drill featuring Yankirri Jukurrpa, also known as Emu Dreaming, by Ricardo Jampijinpa Gallagher, through Warlukurlangu Artists of Yuendumu. A royalty is paid to the artist on every garment made in this fabric. The drill's weight helps the collar, button front, waist tie, and skirt hold their shape, while staying comfortable enough for everyday wear. Your version is made the same way Mary's was: to your measurements, by a real tailor, one dress at a time. No standard sizing. No warehouse stock.
- type:shirt dress
- fabric:Emu Dreaming Cotton Drill
- fit:Made to measurement
- from:$350
How it's made.
Royalties-paid Warlpiri print on cotton drill — Yankirri Jukurrpa (Emu Dreaming) by Ricardo Jampijinpa Gallagher. First made for Mary; sewn by Enisa in Sarajevo. — every step below is done by one pair of hands, to your measurements.
- 01100% cotton drill — a heavier cotton twill that holds structure
- 02Yankirri Jukurrpa (Emu Dreaming) print by Ricardo Jampijinpa Gallagher — royalties to the artist
- 03Structured shirt collar and front button placket
- 04Short sleeves with a clean finish
- 05Self-fabric waist tie, adjustable to how you want to wear it
- 06Softly flared skirt
- 07Custom fit to your measurements
Things people ask.
- Q01What is Mary's Emu Dreaming Shirt Dress?
- Mary's Emu Dreaming Shirt Dress is a made-to-measure button-front shirt dress with short sleeves, a structured collar, an adjustable waist tie, and a softly flared skirt. It is cut from 100% cotton drill featuring Yankirri Jukurrpa (Emu Dreaming) by Ricardo Jampijinpa Gallagher, and each dress is sewn one at a time by a vetted MadeApt tailor.
- Q02Who is Mary, and why is the dress named after her?
- Mary is the MadeApt customer the dress was first made for. The fabric was sourced in Perth, Australia, sewn to Mary's measurements by Enisa in Sarajevo, and photographed by Mary by the sea in the United States. You can read the full story at madeapt.com/custom-emu-dreaming-shirt-dress.
- Q03Is the dress made to my measurements?
- Yes. Like every MadeApt piece, the dress is made to your measurements rather than a standard size. After ordering, you provide your measurements through our guided process, and your dress is cut specifically for your body.
- Q04What fabric is the dress made from?
- The dress is made from 100% cotton drill featuring Yankirri Jukurrpa, also known as Emu Dreaming, by Ricardo Jampijinpa Gallagher, through Warlukurlangu Artists of Yuendumu. Cotton drill is a heavier cotton twill that gives the collar, button front, waist tie, and skirt structure while staying comfortable for everyday wear.
- Q05Are royalties paid to the artist?
- Yes. A royalty is paid to Ricardo Jampijinpa Gallagher on every garment made in this fabric. Copyright of the artwork remains with the artist and is administered by Warlukurlangu Artists Aboriginal Corporation.
- Q06How much does Mary's Emu Dreaming Shirt Dress cost?
- The dress is $350 AUD in the Emu Dreaming cotton drill. The price reflects the made-to-measure cut, the royalties-paid artist fabric, and single-piece production by a vetted MadeApt tailor. Design changes may affect the final price.
- Q07Can I customise the dress?
- Yes. You can adjust the sleeve length, dress length, skirt shape, waist tie, collar, and overall fit, or explore variations with MadeApt's design tools before ordering. Some changes may affect the final price or lead time.
- Q08Is it available for petite, tall, curvy, or plus-size bodies?
- Yes. Because the dress is made to your measurements rather than a fixed size chart, the proportions — length, bust, waist, hips, shoulders, and sleeve — are cut for your body, whatever its shape.
- Q09How long does it take to make?
- Most MadeApt garments take 2–3 weeks from the time your tailor accepts the order. Shipping time is additional and depends on your location.
- Q10What can I wear it with?
- The dress is designed to work on its own — the print is the feature. Pair it with flat sandals or sneakers for daytime, or simple heels and gold jewellery for evening. A straw hat, as Mary wears it, never hurts.