Jenna Shirt + Shirtdress Closet Core Patterns - PDF Pattern

Description

Nothing compares to an oversized menswear-inspired shirt when it comes to iconic wardrobe staples, and the Jenna Button-up shirt ticks all the boxes. Perfectly proportioned and loaded with polished and classic shirting details, Jenna features a loose fit, drop shoulder, deep back yoke, chest pocket, traditional shirt collar and collar stand, and a long sleeve with a classic tower placket and cuff. A dream styling piece that pairs with just about everything, Jenna will breathe new life into your closet. View A is the perfect everyday button-up shirt, ending below the seat with a deeply curved hem. View B is a cropped button-up shirt with a straight hem. View C is a shirtdress with a gathered skirt panel.

Please note this pattern is available in Alpha Sizing, a new addition to our size range. This pattern spans from XXS (31" bust, 33" hip) to 4X (60" bust, 62" hip).

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When purchasing a PDF pattern, all size ranges available are included with your download.

Closet Core Patterns Actives patterns in three different size ranges, depending on the design. To look at our size charts, go to: https://closetcorepatterns.com/pages/size-chart

Fabric requirements

Yardage

45” / 1.14 m wide

• SHIRT ~ Sizes XXS-L = 3 yd (2.7 m), Sizes XL-1X = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes 2X-4X = 4 yd (3.6 m)

• CROP ~ Sizes XXS-L = 2.5 yd (2.3 m), Sizes XL-1X = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Sizes 2X-3X = 3.25 yd (3 m), Sizes 4X = 3.75 yd (3.4 m)

• DRESS ~ Sizes XXS-S = 5 yd (4.6 m), Sizes M-L = 6 yd (5.5 m), Sizes XL-1X = 6.5 yd (5.9 m), Sizes 2X-3X = 7 yd (6.4 m), Sizes 4X = 7.25 yd (6.6 m)

58” / 1.5 m wide

• SHIRT ~ Sizes XXS-S = 2 yd (1.8 m), Sizes M-L = 2.25 yd (2 m), Sizes XL-1X = 2.75 yd (2.5 m), Size 2X-4X = 3 yd (2.7 m)

• CROP ~ Sizes XXS-S = 1.75 yd (1.6 m), Sizes M-L = 2 yd (1.8 m), Sizes XL-1X = 2.25 yd (2 m), Sizes 2X-4X = 2.75 yd (2.5 m)

• DRESS ~ Sizes XXS-S = 3.5 yd (3.2 m), Sizes M-L = 3.75 yd (3.4 m), Sizes XL-1X = 4.75 yd (4.3 m), Sizes 2X-3X = 5.5 yd (5 m), Sizes 4X = 6.25 yd (5.7 m)

Suggested fabric type

Light to midweight wovens and shirtings.
For a crisp, classic shirt, choose structured wovens like poplin, chambray, oxford, broadcloth, and dobby and twill shirtings.
For a softer effect, choose linen, Tencel, voile, viscose, silk, or flannel.

Supplies required

• Fusible interfacing, 1/2 yard (0.5 m).

  • Choose a light to midweight woven interfacing for a softer effect. 

  • Choose a crisp, non-woven interfacing for sturdier cuffs and collars.

• Shirt buttons, 13-15 mm wide.

  • 12 buttons for View A

  • 10 buttons for View B

  • 9 buttons for View C

• Matching thread

• Marking tool

Video tutorials

View all sewing tutorials, videos and blog posts about this pattern here.

What's included

• Detailed instructions in English and French

• Layered A0 PDF file: 2 pages

• Layered A4 PDF file: 40 pages

• Projector file

Sewing level

Intermediate