Buy the Kalle Shirt and Shirtdress sewing pattern from Closet Core Patterns. With a loose, body-skimming silhouette and a number of interchangeable features, the Kalle Shirt and 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.

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:

- PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK  over £50)

Suggested fabrics: 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:

45" (1.14 m) wide fabric: View A: Sizes 0-6 = 2 yd (1.8 m) / Sizes 8-20 = 2.25 yd (2 m) // View B: Sizes 0-14 = 2.5 yd (2.3 m) / Sizes 16-20 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m) // View C: Sizes 0-14 = 2.75 yd (2.5 m) / Sizes 16-20 = 3 yd (2.75 m).

58" (1.5 m) wide fabric: View A: Sizes 0-6 = 1.5 yd (1.4 m) / Sizes 8-14 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m) / Sizes 16-20 = 2 yd (1.85 m) // View B: Sizes 0-6 = 1.75 yd (1.6 m) / Sizes 8-14 = 2 yd (1.85 m) / Sizes 16-20 = 2.25 yd (2 m) // View C: Sizes 0-6 = 2 yd (1.85 m) / Sizes 8-14 = 2.25 yd (2 m) / Sizes 16-20 = 2.5 yd (2.25 m).

Sizing: 0 – 20 (approx. UK 6 – 20, based on our ). Please also check the designer’s size chart and finished garment measurements.

This size range is based on a B cup bust and an average height of 5’6″. Please note that B cup does not refer to bra sizing, but rather to the difference in inches between high and full bust. A 2″ difference between those measurements is equivalent to a B cup.

Notions: Lightweight fusible interfacing; 1/2" shirt buttons: cropped = 5, tunic = 8, dress = 9, popover placket = 4.

Note: This pattern is available in an expanded size range on the designer's website (PDF only).

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