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Bella Loves Patterns Leo Shirt

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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 printed A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day.

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Buy the Leo Shirt sewing pattern from Bella Loves Patterns. Leo is a semi-oversized, straight fit, button front shirt with dropped shoulders and a double layered back yoke, with the shoulder seam to the front. It has a pointed shirt collar with a collar stand. The sleeve hem has three pleats, a placket, and a plain cuff with buttons and buttonholes. Leo has two front patch pockets, and a curved hem with the front shorter than the back. The hem is finished with topstitched bias binding on the inside.

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: Leo was designed for mid-weight woven fabrics with little to no stretch. Fabrics like linen and cotton shirtings such as poplin, chambray, Oxford, viscose blends.

The shirt in the cover photo is made of 100% Irish linen.

Fabric requirements: 

Height Group 1: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 2 - 2.6 m (2.2 - 2.8 yd).

Height Group 2: 140 cm (55″) wide fabric: 2.3 - 2.7 m (2.5 - 2.9 yd).

Sizing: UK 6 – 22 (approx. UK 6/8 – 18/20, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

This pattern is drafted to fit a B cup size and has two height options:

Height Group 1: 160 cm (5’3″)
Height Group 2: 170 cm (5’7″)

Select the closest height to your body. If you are in the middle, choose the taller. Both groups have the same width around the body – the only difference is in the length. If you are outside these height groups, you may need to alter the pattern length at the lengthen/shorten lines marked on the pattern pieces.

Notions: Lightweight woven fusible interfacing; ten 12 mm shirt buttons; small amount of Wonderweb (optional).

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (29 pages); US letter print-at-home pattern (33 pages for Group 1, 34 pages for Group 2); plotter pattern (1 sheet); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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