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Friday Pattern Company
Friday Pattern Company Donny Shirt
Copyshop
(What is Copyshop?)
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 Donny Shirt sewing pattern from Friday Pattern Company. The Donny Shirt is a boxy pull-on top that is designed to be a workhorse in your wardrobe. This relaxed, dartless top has a lapel collar and patch pocket. The Donny is a great everyday top that can be worn with practically anything. Pair it with jeans or a skirt, layer it over or under a dress - the sky’s the limit!
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:
– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK delivery over £50)
– 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: The Donny Shirt is designed for woven fabrics. Any light to medium weight woven is suitable. If you choose a fabric like a mid-weight twill or denim, you will get a more structured top. If you choose a drapier fabric like a rayon challis or silk, you will get a blousier top.
The green photo shoot sample is made from a 6 oz. linen. The white photo shoot sample is made from a 4.5 oz. silk noil.
Fabric requirements: You may need to purchase extra yardage if your fabric has a heavy nap, is directional, striped, or has an obvious repeat.
45" (114 cm) wide fabric: 1.4 - 2.2 yd (1.3 - 2 m) // 54-60" (137-153 cm) wide fabric: 1.2 - 1.9 yd (1.1 - 1.7 m).
Sizing: XS – 7X (approx. UK 6 – 34, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.
The pattern was drafted using sample measurements for a height of 5'6" (168 cm) and a B-cup bra size.
Notions: 1/2 yd (0.45 m) of 45" (114 cm) wide fusible interfacing.
PDF pattern includes: Instructions; US letter/A4 print-at-home pattern (23 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (1 sheet) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.
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Customer Reviews
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S
When this pattern was first released I wasn’t into it. I thought the style wasn’t me and I couldn’t see myself ever making it. However, after seeing so many amazing versions I tentatively sewed up a wearable toile, with very low expectations but just wanting to jump on the bandwagon.
I can honestly say that my mind was quickly changed when it came off my machine and onto my body. I love this shirt so much! Not only is it a breeze to sew (it took me less than an hour and less than a meter of fabric), it is so comfy and easy to style.
When I wear it I have so many people compliment me and tell me how much it suits me. Honestly, I don’t know how FPC do it but once again they have absolutely nailed the brief.
If you’re looking for a quick and easy project, or a pallet cleanser in between makes I cannot recommend this pattern enough. It is the definition of quick win and trust me you will be reaching for it again and again in your closet.
M
I love this shirt pattern. It's so useful and a very stylish shape. I've made three and have one under construction. I lengthened the body by 8cm and the sleeves by 2cm as I prefer a slightly longer shirt. The on-line sew-along video from Friday Pattern Company was very useful to confirm I was doing the right thing. There are only a couple of tricky moments during the sew. I have found it difficult to ensure the very end of the collar is sewn in properly. It is also difficult to ensure the stitching on the interfacing is symmetric when you are sewing from the wrong side. This may not be a problem if you are precise and the facing is lined up nicely, but on the solid colour Donny I made, I was way off. I finally decide to unpick it and, rather than sew down the facing, I just tacked it to the front seam on the inside. It works extremely well and the shirt looks more formal without the stitching. I'll use that technique for the next solid Donny! Slight asymmetry is not really noticeable on the prints.
M
At first, I didn't get the hype around this pattern- it's just a simple camp shirt, right? What I didn't realize was that this shirt is probably the easiest collared shirt you'll ever sew. Everything lines up so nicely that it's a really enjoyable make. It is a bit short but adding length is an easy fix. For me, it's the best basic you can have in your wardrobe. I am wearing it here with my pomona shorts
L
I’ve seen so many of these on IG, I knew I would have to jump on the band wagon eventually!
For my first Donny Shirt I wanted to use a fabric that highlighted all the details that make it ‘The Donny Shirt’. I chose a white midweight structured cotton linen blend.
It was such an enjoyable sew. Yes, the ‘V’ was a little tricky on this first occasion. You have to be so accurate in marking the ‘dot’ and precisely sewing up to the ‘dot’ from all directions. My second one will certainly be less head scratchy!
I just love that placket. And the fact there are no buttons, no collar stand and no cuffs!!
I sewed up a size small in accordance with my bust measurement and no modifications.
It is a perfect fit across my bust and back, and the sleeve head fits perfectly on the top of my shoulders.
There’s more details and images over on my blog. https://lovelucie.org/2023/07/18/the-donny-shirt/
K
This is the first time I’ve reviewed a sewing pattern but I felt I had to review this one. It was an enjoyable sew from beginning to end. I used a very lightweight cotton seersucker, perfect for hot summer days. The Friday Pattern Co sew along video was super useful to help with a few of the construction requirements, none of which turned out to be difficult. I particularly like the fit around the shoulders, with a proper set in sleeve. The collar is very nice too.
The only difficulty I experienced was at the point of the V on the neckline, where I couldn’t make the two seams join closely and there was a gap. I put this right quite easily though, by using the “sewing a button on” stitch on my sewing machine to make a bar tack across that point to reinforce it. And it looks as if it was part of the design, I’m glad to say.
All in all, fabulous! And I can see several versions coming up in the future.
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