Tilly and the Buttons Frida Shirt

Buy the Frida Shirt sewing pattern from Tilly and the Buttons. Frida is an easy-going shirt with timeless details and a modern, relaxed fit. With two sleeve styles and hem lengths, it's a wearable and versatile addition to your me-made wardrobe. 

– Boxy silhouette with dropped shoulders
– Button front opening with classic two-piece collar and stand 
– Lined yoke and box pleat at the back 
– Choice of casual short sleeves or long sleeves pleated into cuffs with plackets 
– Optional curved patch pocket 
– Choice of hip length hem or contemporary cropped version 

Sewing level: Intermediate

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: Light to medium weight woven fabrics such as cotton lawn, poplin, dobby, shirting, chambray, flannel, fine needlecord, washed linen, viscose (rayon).

Fabric requirements: 

140 cm (56") wide fabric: Hip length + long sleeves, 2.4 - 3.1 m (2 5/8 - 3 3/8 yd) // Cropped + long sleeves, 2.2 - 2.8 m (2 1/2 - 3 1/8 yd) // Hip length + short sleeves, 2.2 - 2.9 m (2 1/2 - 3 1/4 yd) // Cropped + short sleeves, 2 - 2.6 m (2 1/4 - 2 7/8 yd).

115 cm (45") wide fabric: Hip length + long sleeves, 3.1 - 3.6 m (3 3/8 - 4 yd) // Cropped + long sleeves, 2.8 - 3.3 m (3 1/8 - 3 5/8 yd) // Hip length + short sleeves, 2.7 - 3.4 m (3 - 3 7/8 yd) // Cropped + short sleeves, 2.4 - 3 m (2 5/8 - 3 1/4 yd).

Sizing: UK 6 – 34. Please check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

Notions: Iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric); 10-13 mm (3/8"-1/2") buttons.

PDF pattern includes: Step-by-step instructions; A4/US letter print-at-home pattern (35 pages); A0 copy shop pattern (2 sheets) // Layers: Yes // Projector file: Yes.

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