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A stylish shirt with no bust darts, featuring a perfect balance between a generous but not oversized shoulder width, a slightly fitted waist, and a comfy bottom that sits well around the hips, with either a curved or straight hem. Classic shirt collar with a raised collar stand. Choose between a hidden or visible button placket. You can add one or two patch pockets, with optional flaps in two possible styles.
- Level: Intermediate
- Pattern for sizes : 32 to 52 (European) / 2 to 22 (US) / 4 to 24 (UK)
- 28 possible variations
- Seam allowances included (see quality chart)
- Free access to full step-by-step assembly video
- Bilingual English-French pattern
- More pictures #mustpattern #atelierscammit
PAPER PATTERN: instruction booklet + full size pattern > A0 (no overlapping)
PDF PATTERN: instruction file + projector file + full size pattern to print and assemble (1 layer per size and 2 printing formats: A0 = 2 pages / A4 and US Letter = 20 + 9 pages)
What you will learn with this pattern (see the videos of the main techniques here):
- Secure sewing lines before assembly
- Assembling a set-in sleeve
- Assembling a collar with collar stand
- Making a button placket hidden or not
- Making French seams
- Making a double hem
- Making pintucks
- Sewing a patch pocket with or without flap
- Finishing a sleeve with a cuff
Recommended fabrics:
- Weight: light (130 to 200 gsm or 4-6 oz.)
- Fabric : woven (batist, poplin, serge)
- Material: coton, linen, silk, viscose...
- Stretch factor : 0 to 10 % max (0% elastane)
All version has been made size 38 without any modification (Johanna’s measurements: 1m75 - 87/71/95) unless otherwise stated below:
- Ecru linen version: worn with LEGENDE shorts and a CREPUSCULE tank top
- Light blue cotton version: worn with a BONJOUR skirt and a BANDEAU TOP
- Grey denim cotton version: worn with EQUILIBRE pants and a BANDEAU TOP
- Papaya double gauze version (size 40): worn with LEGENDE pants and a BANDEAU TOP
- Black cotton version: worn with a CREPUSCULE dress
- Blue denim cotton version: worn with CALIFORNIA pants and a TEMPO jacket
Find information about the fabrics used under each photo posted on Instagram.
Visit the blog to learn how to adjust the pattern for height.
Measures :
Sizes (body measures) EUR / US / UK | 32/2/4 | 34/4/6 | 36/6/8 | 38/8/10 | 40/10/12 | 42/12/14 | 44/14/16 | 46/16/18 | 48/18/20 | 50/20/22 | 52/22/24 |
Height (inches) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
Bust (inches) | 29,9 | 31,5 | 33,1 | 34,6 | 36,2 | 38,2 | 40,6 | 42,9 | 45,3 | 47,6 | 50,0 |
Waist (inches) | 22,8 | 24,4 | 26,0 | 27,6 | 29,1 | 31,1 | 33,5 | 35,8 | 38,2 | 40,6 | 42,9 |
Hip (inches) | 32,3 | 33,9 | 35,4 | 37,0 | 38,6 | 40,6 | 42,9 | 45,3 | 47,6 | 50,0 | 52,4 |
Finished garment EUR / US / UK | 32/2/4 | 34/4/6 | 36/6/8 | 38/8/10 | 40/10/12 | 42/12/14 | 44/14/16 | 46/16/18 | 48/18/20 | 50/20/22 | 52/22/24 |
Bust* (inches) | 35,8 | 37,3 | 38,9 | 40,5 | 42,1 | 44,0 | 46,4 | 48,8 | 51,1 | 53,5 | 55,9 |
Total length (inches) | 25,4 | 25,9 | 26,3 | 26,8 | 27,2 | 27,6 | 28,1 | 28,5 | 28,9 | 29,4 | 29,8 |
Arm circumference* (inches) | 12,5 | 12,9 | 13,3 | 13,7 | 14,1 | 14,6 | 15,2 | 15,8 | 16,4 | 17,0 | 17,5 |
Sleeve length (inches) | 24,9 | 25,1 | 25,2 | 25,4 | 25,6 | 25,7 | 25,9 | 26,1 | 26,3 | 26,5 | 26,7 |
Garment bottom* (inches) | 37,7 | 39,2 | 40,8 | 42,4 | 44,0 | 45,9 | 48,3 | 50,7 | 53,0 | 55,4 | 57,8 |
Supplies :
For sizes EUR / US / UK | 32/2/4 | 34/4/6 | 36/6/8 | 38/8/10 | 40/10/12 | 42/12/14 | 44/14/16 | 46/16/18 | 48/18/20 | 50/20/22 | 52/22/24 |
Fabric 55" wide (inches) | 59 | 63 | 65 | 67 | 71 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 85 |
Fabric 43" wide (inches) | 83 | 83 | 83 | 87 | 94 | 98 | 102 | 102 | 110 | 114 | 118 |
Buttons | 12 x 0.04-0.05" | ||||||||||
Thin fusible interfacing | max 16" | ||||||||||
Form tape interfacing | (or a 0.4" width fusible interfacing non extensible band) max 80" |