PDF Pattern - Kalle Shirt + Shirtdress | Closet Core Patterns

PDF Pattern - Kalle Shirt + Shirtdress | Closet Core PatternsWith a loose, body skimming silhouette and a number of interchangeable features, the Kalle Shirt & Shirtdress is the ultimate in chic, easy dressing. View A is cropped with a wide faced hem, View B is a tunic length shirt inspired by classic men's oxfords, and View C is a stylish shirtdress with a high low hem. All versions feature a subtly curved yoke, short dolman sleeves with arm cuffs, and a dramatically shaped hem. Personalise your Kalle with a

With a loose, body-skimming silhouette and a number of interchangeable features, the Kalle Shirt & Shirtdress is the ultimate in chic, easy dressing.

View A is cropped with a wide-faced hem, View B is a tunic length shirt inspired by classic men's oxfords, and View C is a stylish shirtdress with a high-low hem. All versions feature a subtly curved yoke, short dolman sleeves with arm cuffs, and a dramatically shaped hem.

Personalise your Kalle with a standard or band collar, an optional breast pocket, an inverted or box pleat, and button, popover or hidden placket.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Size Ranges: 0-20 & 14-32

• Size range and Finished Garment Measurements 0-20 - click here
• Size range and Finished Garment Measurements 14-32 - click here

Finished Garment Measurements: 

• Fabric Requirements 0-20 - click here
• Fabric Requirements 14-32 - click here

Fabric Suggestion:

Make a fluid, drapey Kalle with soft fabrics like tencel, linen, rayon challis and silk crepe de chine. Crisper fabrics like poplin, chambray, voile, flannel and traditional shirtings will create a more structured silhouette.

Notions: 

• Lightweight fusible interfacing
• 1/2" shirt buttons (sizes 0-20): 
  • cropped = 5
  • tunic = 8
  • dress = 9
  • popover placket = 4
• 1/2" shirt buttons (sizes 14-32): 
  • cropped = 7
  • tunic = 9
  • dress = 11
  • popover placket = 4
• Polyester thread