Wardrobe by Me Children's Tropical Shirt

Buy the Children’s Tropical Shirt sewing pattern from Wardrobe by Me. This casual button-up, short-sleeved shirt has a convertible collar, double yoke, two back pleats, and side slits. The left front has a pocket. You can also make a more feminine version with a rounded collar and elastic in the sleeve hem.

A matching men's version is available here.

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: Use light- to medium-weight woven fabrics in cotton, viscose, or linen.

Fabric requirements: 140 cm (55") wide fabric: 0.7 - 1 m (0.75 - 1.1 yd).

Sizing: 3 – 12 years. Please check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Interfacing (90 cm/35" wide), 0.5 m (0.5 yd); 5 buttons, 8 - 10 mm (1/4" - 3/8") diameter; optional elastic, 1 cm (3/8") wide, 0.33 - 0.51 m (13" - 19.75").

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (16 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet). This pattern has layers so you can print just the size(s) you need.

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