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Closet Core Patterns
Closet Core Patterns Kalle Shirt/Shirtdress
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Buy the Kalle Shirt and Shirtdress sewing pattern from Closet Core Patterns. With a loose, body-skimming silhouette and a number of interchangeable features, the Kalle Shirt and 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.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:
- PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)
Suggested fabrics: 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.
Fabric requirements:
45" (1.14 m) wide fabric: View A: Sizes 0-6 = 2 yd (1.8 m) / Sizes 8-20 = 2.25 yd (2 m) // View B: Sizes 0-14 = 2.5 yd (2.3 m) / Sizes 16-20 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m) // View C: Sizes 0-14 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m) / Sizes 16-20 = 3 yd (2.75 m).
58" (1.5 m) wide fabric: View A: Sizes 0-6 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m) / Sizes 8-14 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m) / Sizes 16-20 = 2 yd (1.85 m) // View B: Sizes 0-6 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m) / Sizes 8-14 = 2 yd (1.85 m) / Sizes 16-20 = 2.25 yd (2 m) // View C: Sizes 0-6 = 2 yd (1.85 m) / Sizes 8-14 = 2.25 yd (2 m) / Sizes 16-20 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m).
Sizing: 0 – 20 (approx. UK 6 – 20, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.
This size range is based on a B cup bust and an average height of 5’6″. Please note that B cup does not refer to bra sizing, but rather to the difference in inches between high and full bust. A 2″ difference between those measurements is equivalent to a B cup.
Notions: Lightweight fusible interfacing; 1/2" shirt buttons: cropped = 5, tunic = 8, dress = 9, popover placket = 4.
Note: This pattern is available in an expanded size range on the designer's website (PDF only).
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E
Absolute love for the Kalle shirt and dress pattern - I had to cut a bigger size recently but it was worth it. This one is soft linen viscose with some neon trim! More on my blog here:
https://www.craftyclyde.com/2021/06/kalle-recut.html
C
Super late to the Kalle party but I love this pattern and can see why so many people rave about it. I have made all 3 versions. the cropped one is just waiting for some buttons.
I think my favourite is the dress length.
I cut a size 6 in all versions and the only alteration was to add about 5cm to the length. I was surprised by how many pattern pieces there are!
The instructions are clear and easy to follow and the online sew-a-long really is helpful, especially if you are a beginner sewer. I did find the instructions for the collar construction a bit clunky and ended up using my favourite version, which I think is the Grainline Archer one.
I've written more about this over on my blog - ragbagsandgladrags
a
Making this shirt was so much fun. I love how many different options you could choose from. I made view A with the hidden placket and band collar and I love the way it turned out. The instructions were very good and they have extra tutorials on their website if you need more help.
I feel that this shirt looks very sleek and minimal and a unique flare to a button-up top.
Would absolutely make it again and again.
M
If you have never made a shirt before I highly recommend the Kalle pattern. Not only are the instructions fantastic, there is a wealth of blog posts and online tutorials on the Closet Core website to help you along the way. You also get a LOT of variations for the pattern price (three lengths, two collar types and three placket options) and if you want a long-sleeved version, you can purchase the expansion pack.
I made my shirtdress in a beautiful cotton from Merchant and Mills and added buttons from Maven Patterns. I cut a straight size 4 and I think the proportions are great - comfy and cosy, but too oversized. Adding the sleeves was incredibly straightforward and I adore the deep cuffs!
You can read all the details of my shirtdress and see lots more photographs on my latest blog post here.
B
The Kalle shirt, tunic and shirtdress is a classic modern indie pattern and I was delighted to hear that Closet Core Patterns were bringing out extended sizing. The new range is 14-30 and the drafting is based on a D cup, which I am. I tested the 16 D shirtdress and was really pleased with the outcome. I made virtually no adjustments, which was pretty different to when I made the cropped top using the original size range.
The fabric is a gorgeous Japanese lawn: Kokka Shadow lawn, which was a dream to sew and lovely to wear.
For more pics and details, feel free to read my blog post here, if you're interested :)
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