Silmu Shirt & Shirt Dress Pattern - PDF DOWNLOAD
Silmu Shirt & Shirt Dress Pattern - PDF DOWNLOAD
Silmu is a stylish sewing pattern duo that includes a loose-fitting shirt and a midi-length shirt dress. Both variations feature a distinctive overlapping collar. The shirt variation also includes breast pockets, a back pleat, long sleeves with cuffs, and an uneven hem with side slits. The waist pleats of the dress variation make it loose at the top, while the skirt is lightly fitted. The dress also has pleated half sleeves and a tie closure at the back.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: EUR 32-56 | US 0-24 | UK 4-28
Recommended Fabrics:
For both variations, choose a non-stretch, light-weight or medium-weight shirt fabric. The blouse fabric can be slightly lighter, while the dress can be made of a heavier but more drapey material.
Materials Needed:
- Shirt: fusible interfacing, 35 cm (1/2 yd)
- Dress: fusible interfacing, 130 cm (1 1/2 yd)
- Small buttons, 12 pcs
PDF Pattern Includes:
- Print-at-home PDF: 45 home printer pages
- Copy-shop PDF: Three A0 sheets
- Projector pattern
- PDF instructions: 24 pages
- Print preview
Your sewing pattern download will include the above collected into a single .ZIP folder. Patterns and instructions are in English. All seam allowances are included.
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 Silmu Shirt & Shirt Dress pattern printed on 3 sheets of 36" wide paper. You won't even need to upload the file you just downloaded from us!
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We are now offering US Letter (8.5" x 11") sized printing for smaller format patterns and instructions! The Silmu includes 24 pages of instructions. Please see the listing at this link for more information!
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS
Shirt
Size EUR/US/UK | Unit | 32/0/4 | 34/2/6 | 36/4/8 | 38/6/10 | 40/8/12 | 42/10/14 | 44/12/16 | 46/14/18 | 48/16/20 | 50/18/22 | 52/20/24 | 54/22/26 | 56/24/28 |
Fabric width 150 cm | cm | 135 | 135 | 135 | 145 | 150 | 155 | 160 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 195 | 205 | 205 |
Fabric width 115 cm | cm | 170 | 170 | 195 | 210 | 210 | 215 | 220 | 225 | 230 | 245 | 250 | 255 | 270 |
Fabric width 60" | yd | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 |
Fabric width 45" | yd | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 3 |
Dress
Size EUR/US/UK | Unit | 32/0/4 | 34/2/6 | 36/4/8 | 38/6/10 | 40/8/12 | 42/10/14 | 44/12/16 | 46/14/18 | 48/16/20 | 50/18/22 | 52/20/24 | 54/22/26 | 56/24/28 |
Fabric width 150 cm | cm | 190 | 190 | 195 | 200 | 210 | 215 | 225 | 240 | 270 | 290 | 310 | 320 | 335 |
Fabric width 115 cm | cm | 255 | 255 | 275 | 290 | 305 | 325 | 335 | 345 | 360 | 365 | 375 | 390 | 405 |
Fabric width 60" | yd | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 | 2 3/8 | 2 1/2 | 2 5/8 | 3 | 3 1/8 | 3 3/8 | 3 1/2 | 3 5/8 |
Fabric width 45" | yd | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 3 | 3 1/8 | 3 3/8 | 3 1/2 | 3 5/8 | 3 3/4 | 3 7/8 | 4 | 4 1/8 | 4 1/4 | 4 3/8 |
Note that for patterned or napped fabrics the fabric requirement may be higher.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Size EUR/US/UK | Unit | 32/0/4 | 34/2/6 | 36/4/8 | 38/6/10 | 40/8/12 | 42/10/14 | 44/12/16 | 46/14/18 | 48/16/20 | 50/18/22 | 52/20/24 | 54/22/26 | 56/24/28 |
Bust | cm | 104.5 | 108.5 | 112.5 | 116.5 | 120.5 | 124.5 | 128.5 | 132.5 | 138.5 | 144.5 | 150.5 | 156.5 | 162.5 |
inch | 41 1/8 | 42 3/4 | 44 1/4 | 45 7/8 | 47 1/2 | 49 | 50 5/8 | 52 1/8 | 54 1/2 | 56 7/8 | 59 1/4 | 61 5/8 | 64 | |
Waist, Shirt | cm | 104.5 | 108.5 | 112.5 | 116.5 | 120.5 | 124.5 | 128.5 | 132.5 | 138.5 | 144.5 | 150.5 | 156.5 | 162.5 |
inch | 41 1/8 | 42 3/4 | 44 1/4 | 45 7/8 | 47 1/2 | 49 | 50 5/8 | 52 1/8 | 54 1/2 | 56 7/8 | 59 1/4 | 61 5/8 | 64 | |
Waist, Dress | cm | 61.5 | 65.5 | 69.5 | 73.5 | 77.5 | 81.5 | 85.5 | 89.5 | 95.5 | 101.5 | 107.5 | 113.5 | 119.5 |
inch | 24 1/4 | 25 3/4 | 27 3/8 | 28 7/8 | 30 1/2 | 32 1/8 | 33 5/8 | 35 1/4 | 37 5/8 | 40 | 42 3/8 | 44 5/8 | 47 | |
Hip, Dress | cm | 92 | 96 | 100 | 104 | 108 | 112 | 116 | 120 | 126 | 132 | 138 | 144 | 150 |
inch | 36 1/4 | 37 3/4 | 39 3/8 | 41 | 42 1/2 | 44 1/8 | 45 5/8 | 47 1/4 | 49 5/8 | 52 | 54 3/8 | 56 3/4 | 59 | |
Length, Shirt CB Neck to Hem | cm | 65.5 | 66 | 66 | 66.5 | 66.5 | 67 | 67 | 67.5 | 67.5 | 68 | 68 | 68.5 | 68.5 |
inch | 25 3/4 | 26 | 26 | 26 1/8 | 26 1/8 | 26 3/8 | 26 3/8 | 26 5/8 | 26 5/8 | 26 3/4 | 26 3/4 | 27 | 27 | |
Length, Dress CB Waist to Hem | cm | 80.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 |
inch | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 |
Return Policy + Shipping Info
Return Policy + Shipping Info
Unused yarn, pre-cut fat-quarter bundles and un-opened notions, in their original condition, may be returned or exchanged within 30 days of purchase. We do not cover shipping costs for exchanges.
We offer a full refund within 14 days of purchase and a store credit within 30 days of purchase.
Non-returnable items:
Cut to order fabrics, all books and patterns, gift cards, classes as well as downloadable products. These can be replaced if damaged in shipping.
All "sale" items are also final sale.








