The Modern Sewing Company
The Classic Shirt - PDF
The Classic Shirt - PDF
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Sizes: UK 4-28 / US 2-26 / EU 32-56
Easy to Print (A0 + A4/US Letter)
Metric & Imperial Measurements
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A timeless wardrobe staple, the Classic Shirt features traditional shirt making techniques with a chic, modern cut. It's the Modern Sewing Company's second best selling pattern for its understated elegance and easy-to-wear feel.
Modern Sewing Co. love shirt making. Once you've learnt the techniques to a high standard you can apply them again and again.
Suitable for Intermediate sewers.
Construction techniques: Classic collar & collar stand, placket & cuffs, french seam, eased sleeve head and double shoulder yoke. You will have the option of finishing the hem with a flat binding or a standard double fold hem.
Suitable fabrics: The Classic Shirt works best in a lightweight, breathable fabrics that have a bit of flexibility. You can choose fabrics suitable for warm or cold weather but it’s a good idea to choose something that will be soft next to the skin. Fabrics such as cotton poplin/lawn, linen, very lightweight denim, needlecord, lightweight twill and flannel are all suitable.
If you’re choosing a stripey fabric you can play with the direction of the stripe on the collar, back yoke, cuffs and plackets.
Fabric requirements: Our lay-plans are always done on a single layer of fabric to reduce wastage.
Fabric width 150cm | Sizes 4 - 12 = 170cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 200cm | Sizes 22 - 28 = 210cm
Fabric width 110cm | Sizes 4 - 12 = 210cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 265cm | Sizes 22 - 28 = 290cm
Materials list: Fabric, 9 x small buttons (about 1cm wide), thread, about 40cm of high quality fusing
Pages to print: Instructions - 18, A4/US Letter - 42, A0 - 2
You can search instagram for customer makes with the hashtag #msclassicshirt
Where to find your patterns:
After purchasing you'll find your PDF pattern download emailed to you.
If any changes are made to the pattern or instructions you’ll receive an email notification.
How to print your pattern:
You have two options for printing out your pattern.
1. You can get it printed in A0 at a printing shop or sewing pattern company. Search for "sewing pattern printing company" to find a company that does this in your region.
2. Or you can print it yourself on a home printer in A4 or US Letter format and then tile the pages together using tape.
Using PDF layers:
All of our patterns come with PDF layers so you can select the sizes you want to view and print. To do this you’ll need a PDF viewer such as Adobe Acrobat Reader (this is free to download).
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