Closet Core Patterns | Jenna Shirt and Shirtdress

Closet Core Patterns | Jenna Shirt and ShirtdressNothing 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

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:

Light to midweight wovens and shirtings. For a crisp, classic shirt, choose structured wovens like poplin, chambray, oxford, broadcloth, and dobby and twill shirtings. For a softer effect, choose linen, Tencel, voile, viscose, silk, or flannel.

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