Jenna Shirt & Shirtdress - PDF DOWNLOAD

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 Closet Core's size range. This pattern spans from XXS (31" bust, 33" hip) to 4X (60" bust, 62" hip).

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size Range: 2XS-4XL

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 Fabrics:

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

What's included in my PDF Pattern?

• Detailed instructions in English and French

• Layered A0 PDF file: 2 pages

• Layered A4 PDF file: 40 pages

• Projector file

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