Closet Core Patterns Jenna Shirt & Shirtdress

Buy the Jenna Shirt and Shirtdress sewing pattern from Closet Core Patterns. Nothing compares to an oversized menswear-inspired shirt when it comes to iconic wardrobe staples, and the Jenna button-up shirt ticks all the boxes. Perfectly proportioned and loaded with polished and classic shirting details, Jenna features a loose fit, drop shoulder, deep back yoke, chest pocket, traditional shirt collar and collar stand, and a long sleeve with a tower placket and cuff. A dream styling piece that pairs with just about everything, Jenna will breathe new life into your closet.

View A is the perfect everyday button-up shirt, ending below the seat with a deeply curved hem. View B is a cropped button-up shirt with a straight hem. View C is a shirtdress with a gathered skirt panel.

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: Light to midweight wovens and shirtings. For a crisp, classic shirt, choose structured wovens like poplin, chambray, oxford, broadcloth, and dobby and twill shirtings. For a softer effect, choose linen, tencel, voile, viscose, silk, or flannel.

Fabric requirements:

View A: 45″ (1.15 m) wide fabric: 3 - 4 yd (2.7 - 3.6 m) // 58″ (1.5 m) wide fabric: 2 - 3 yd (1.8 - 2.7 m).

View B: 45″ (1.15 m) wide fabric: 2.5 - 3.75 yd (2.3 - 3.4 m) // 58″ (1.5 m) wide fabric: 1.75 - 2.75 yd (1.6 - 2.5 m).

View C: 45″ (1.15 m) wide fabric: 5 - 7.25 yd (4.6 - 6.6 m) // 58″ (1.5 m) wide fabric: 3.5 - 6.25 yd (3.2 - 5.7 m).

Sizing: XXS – 4X (approx. UK 6 – 34, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Fusible interfacing, 1/2 yd (0.5 m); shirt buttons, 13-15 mm wide: 12 for View A, 10 for View B, 9 for View C.

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