The Modern Sewing Co. Classic Shirt

Buy the Classic Shirt sewing pattern from The Modern Sewing Co. A classic shirt construction with an understated, modern cut. This style is fitted on the shoulders and features neat sleeves to give it an elegant feel. The shirt flares very slightly from the underarm to give some room around the bust and finishes in a slight A-line shape. The hem has a deep V-scoop to give easy access to trouser pockets, and the back features a big pleat to give the body more volume.

When sewing this piece you will go through all the traditional shirt making techniques to create a timeless, high quality wardrobe staple.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Cotton poplin/lawn, linen, very lightweight denim, needlecord, lightweight twill, flannel.

Fabric requirements:

150 cm wide fabric: Sizes 4 - 12, 170 cm // Sizes 14 - 20, 200 cm // Sizes 22 - 28, 210 cm.

110 cm wide fabric: Sizes 4 - 12, 210 cm // Sizes 14 - 20, 265 cm // Sizes 22 - 28, 290 cm.

Sizing: UK 4 – 28 (approx. UK 4/6 – 26, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

This pattern is drafted for a height of 5’8″ and a cup size ‘C’.

Notions: 9 buttons, roughly 1 cm diameter; 40 cm of mid/lightweight iron-on fusing // If you are using the flat binding finishing technique, you will need an additional metre of fabric to cut your binding. This can be self fabric or another piece of lightweight cotton.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (42 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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