Cornelius Western Shirt Pattern - PDF DOWNLOAD

The Cornelius Western Shirt, created in collaboration between Closet Core Patterns and Cornelius Quiring, blends iconic Western details with thoughtful construction. Saddle up – this pattern is loaded with options, from sewn-on yokes to collars and pockets, so that you can customize to your heart's content.

Cornelius is semi-fitted, but can be further tailored to the body with optional front darts and back fish-eye darts. A classic sleeve with a tower placket and cuff is shared with all versions, while additional features can be mixed and matched to create your perfect Western shirt. Keep it classic with simple fabrics, or go full rhinestone cowboy with piping, fringe, beading, and embroidery.

• View A is a classic Western shirt with angled front yokes, patch pockets with flaps, and a timeless two-piece collar.
• View B is a showstopper with curved front yokes, smile pockets with piping, a dramatic Western two-piece collar, and optional decorative piping throughout.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizes: 0-32 (women's 0-14 and 14-32 ranges), and 34-52 (men's range)

Please note: This pattern is available in Closet Core's regular 0-20 and 14-32 size ranges, as well as a 34-52 Men's range, a new addition to Closet Core's size range. This new men's size range spans from 34(34" chest and hip) to 52 (52" bust and hip).

Suggested Fabrics:

Light to medium weight 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.

If you’re making View B and using a heavier weight fabric like flannel, we recommend using a lightweight cotton for the smile pocket bags (Q + R).

Supplies Required:

• Fusible interfacing, 0.5 yard (0.5 m)
  • Choose a light to mid weight woven interfacing for a softer effect
  • Choose a crisp, non-woven interfacing for sturdier cuffs and collars
• Cotton lining for pocket bags, 0.25 yd (0. 25 m) (Optional, View B)
• Shirt buttons or snaps, 14-16 x 1/2" (13 mm) - 5/8" (16 mm) wide
• Matching thread
• Marking tool
• Piping (View B):
  • Sizes 0-20:
    • 0-6: 4 yd (3.5 m)
    • 8-20: 4.5 yd (4 m)
  • Sizes 14-32:
    • 4-24: 5.5 yd (5 m)
    • 26-32: 6 yd (5.5 m)

What's included in my PDF Pattern?

• Detailed instructions in English and French
• Layered A0 PDF file
  • Sizes 0-20: 2 pages
  • Sizes 14-32: 2 pages
  • Sizes 34-52 Men: 2 pages
• Layered A4 PDF file
  • Sizes 0-20: 31 pages
  • Sizes 14-32: 37 pages
  • Sizes 34-52 Men: 38 pages
• Projector file

We can also print your pattern for you at gather here!
Choose the PDF + Wide-Format Print option to receive both the PDF download (sent to your email) and the Cornelius Western Shirt pattern printed on 2 sheets of 36" wide paper, in the size range you selected. You won't even need to upload the file you just downloaded from us!

Need your instruction booklet printed, too?
We are now offering US Letter (8.5" x 11") sized printing for smaller format patterns and instructions! The Cornelius Western Shirt includes 44 pages of instructions for the women's sizes, as well as 38 pages of instructions for the men's sizes. Please see the listing at this link for more information!