In the Folds Marden Shirt

Buy the Marden Shirt sewing pattern from In the Folds. Boxy with a drop shoulder and side splits, Marden is designed for comfortable movement. A classic collar and stand, concealed button placket, and French seams give it a professional finish. With two sleeve options (long or capped), Marden is a perfect wardrobe addition for any season.

Sewing level: Intermediate

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?

Note if purchasing copy shop printing: The pattern will show both the cutting lines (in black) and stitching lines (in pale grey). 

Suggested fabrics: Light to mid-weight woven fabrics such as linen, linen blends, cotton shirting, chambray, sateen and lightweight denim. Keep in mind that the weight of the fabric will determine the amount of structure and drape in the finished garment. Consider using the panels to play with colour blocking or stripe direction.

Fabric requirements: 

Sizes A - J

View A: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.3 - 2.8 m (2.6 - 3.1 yd) // 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 1.6 - 2.2 m (1.8 - 2.4 yd).

View B: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 2 - 2.4 m (2.2 - 2.7 yd) // 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 1.4 - 2 m (1.6 - 2.2 yd).

Sizes G - P

View A: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.7 - 3.2 m (3 - 3.5 yd) // 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 2.2 - 2.5 m (2.4 - 2.8 yd).

View B: 115 cm (45") wide fabric: 2.6 - 2.7 m (2.9 - 3 yd) // 150 cm (60") wide fabric: 2 - 2.6 m (2.2 - 2.9 yd).

Sizing: A – J and G – P (approx. UK 6 – 26/28 and UK 18/20 – 44, based on our standardised size chart). Please also check the designer's size charts and finished garment measurements.

This pattern is available in two size brackets: sizes A-J and sizes G-P. The sizes A-J pattern has been drafted for a B cup bust (5 cm/2" difference between high bust and full bust measurements). The sizes G-P pattern has been drafted for a D cup bust (10 cm/4" difference between high bust and full bust measurements).

If your measurements are in the overlap section of the size charts (G-J), the designer suggests using the G-P pattern to achieve the best fit.

This pattern has been drafted for a height of 170 cm (5'7"). Use the LENGTHEN/SHORTEN lines on the pattern to make alterations to the length.

Notions: 1 m (1.1 yd) of lightweight fusible interfacing // View A: nine 3/8"-1/2" (1-1.2 cm) flat buttons // View B: seven 3/8"-1/2" (1-1.2 cm) flat buttons.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (40 pages for sizes A-J, 44 pages for sizes G-P); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets for sizes A-J, 3 sheets for sizes G-P) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: No.

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