Closet Core Patterns | Kalle Shirt + Shirtdress

With a loose, body skimming silhouette and a number of interchangeable features, the Kalle Shirt & Shirtdress is the ultimate in chic, easy dressing.

View A is cropped with a wide faced hem, View B is a tunic length shirt inspired by classic men's oxfords, and View C is a stylish shirtdress with a high-low hem. All versions feature a subtly curved yoke, kimono sleeves with arm cuffs, and a dramatically shaped hem.

Personalize your Kalle with a standard or band collar, an optional breast pocket, an inverted or box pleat, and button, popover or hidden placket.

This sewing pattern comes with meticulously written and easy to follow instructions, designed to give everyone beautiful results regardless of skill level.

Sewing level: Intermediate

Sizes: 0 - 20

SUGGESTED FABRIC:

Make a fluid, drapey Kalle with soft fabrics like tencel, linen, rayon challis and silk crepe de chine. Crisper fabrics like poplin, chambray, voile, flannel and traditional shirtings will create a more structured silhouette.

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS (1.14m wide fabric)

View A
size 0-6 = 1.8m, size 8-20 = 2m

View B
size 0-14 = 2.3m, size 16-20 = 2.5m

View C
size 0-14 = 2.5m, size16-20 = 2.75m

YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (1.5m wide fabric)

View A
size 0-6 = 1.4m, size 8-14 = 1.6m, size 16-20 =  1.85m

View B
size 0-6 = 1.6m, size 8-14 = 1.85m, size 16-20 = 2m

View C
size 0-6 = 1.85m, size 8-14 =  2m, size 16-20 = 2.25m

ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES

• Lightweight fusible interfacing
• 1/2" shirt buttons (crop top = 5, tunic = 8, dress = 9, popover placket = 4)
• Polyester thread