Looking for a classic shirt pattern that fits like a glove? Look no further than this pattern guide, which is all about women’s fitted shirts based on the basic bodice block.
You’ll learn how to draft a basic fitted shirt, including all the components that go with it: the basic collar, yoke, button placket (both basic and hidden), sleeve placket, and cuff.
Then you’ll learn how to create different versions of the shirt by dart manipulation, by changing the type of sleeve or collar, and by adding interesting details to the shirt. Have a look at the pictures to see the designs.
With endless possibilities, feel free to mix and match the different elements to invent your own signature shirt.
The ideal fabric for these shirts is cotton (poplin, lawn, chambray, twill, oxford). However, you could also go for materials such as linen or silk. For a more comfortable fit, choose woven materials with added elastane.
Due to the complexity of the classic shirt details, such as the collar and sleeve placket, this Patternmaking Guide is classified as “Intermediate” in difficulty. It will be accompanied by the Basic Bodice Block -guide.
What is included in the order?
You’ll get the Fitted Shirts Guide and the Basic Bodice Block Guide PDF, both in two versions, metric and imperial. There’s also a PDF with planning sheets for each shirt and a list of helpful resources.
Copyright
The patternmaking guides are for your personal use only, please do not publish or share the files or parts of them anywhere. Also, the garment designs provided are for personal use only, however, if you create your own pattern designs with the help of the instructions, this rule no longer applies to the resulting garments.
Return Policy
Due to the nature of digital goods, and the fact that you receive immediate access to the files, I cannot offer refunds or exchanges on the e-guides. So, please review the product information carefully before purchasing.
However, if there is a fault with the files or you get the incorrect items, do request a replacement.
