Closet Core Patterns | Jenna Shirt and Shirtdress

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 classic 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 pattern includes a printed paper pattern plus an instruction booklet guiding you through the sewing process step by step.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Sizes: XXS-4X

SUGGESTED FABRIC:

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS:

1.15M WIDE FABRIC:

View A (Shirt)
Sizes: XXS-L = 2.7m, XL-1X = 3m, 2X-4X = 3.6m

View B (Crop Shirt)
Sizes: XXS-L = 2.3m, XL-1X = 2.5m, 2X-3X = 3m, 4X = 3.4m

View 3 (Dress)
Sizes: XXS-S = 4.6 m, M-L = 5.5 m, XL-1X = 5.9 m, 2X-3X = 6.4 m, 4X = 6.6 m

1.5M WIDE FABRIC:

View A (Shirt)
Sizes: XXS-S = 1.8 m, M-L = 2 m, XL-1X = 2.5 m, 2X-4X = 2.7 m

View B (Crop Shirt)
Sizes: XXS-S = 1.6 m, M-L = 1.8 m, XL-1X = 2 m, 2X-4X = 2.5 m

View 3 (Dress)
Sizes:XXS-S = 3.2 m, M-L = 3.4 m, XL-1X = 4.3 m, 2X-3X = 5 m, 4X = 5.7 m

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES:

• Fusible interfacing, 1/2 yard (0.5 m). Choose a light to midweight woven interfacing for a softer effect. • Choose a crisp, non-woven interfacing for sturdier cuffs and collars.
• Shirt buttons, 13-15 mm wide. • 12 buttons for View A • 10 buttons for View B • 9 buttons for View C
• Matching thread
• Marking tool