PDF Pattern - Kalle Shirt + Shirtdress | Closet Core Patterns
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, short dolman sleeves with arm cuffs, and a dramatically shaped hem.
Personalise your Kalle with a standard or band collar, an optional breast pocket, an inverted or box pleat, and button, popover or hidden placket.
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Skill Level: Intermediate
Size Ranges: 0-20 & 14-32
- Size range and Finished Garment Measurements 0-20 - click here
- Size range and Finished Garment Measurements 14-32 - click here
Finished Garment Measurements:
Fabric Suggestion:
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.
Notions:
- Lightweight fusible interfacing
- 1/2" shirt buttons (sizes 0-20):
- cropped = 5
- tunic = 8
- dress = 9
- popover placket = 4
- 1/2" shirt buttons (sizes 14-32):
- cropped = 7
- tunic = 9
- dress = 11
- popover placket = 4
- Polyester thread