Closet Core Patterns : Kalle Shirt & Shirtdress Pattern

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, kimono sleeves with arm cuffs, and a dramatically shaped hem.

Personalize your Kalle with a standard or band collar, an optional breast pocket, an inverted or box pleat, and button, popover or hidden placket.

Sewing level: Intermediate

Sizes: 0-20
*See images for more sizing information and fabric requirements.

Suggested Fabric: 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.

Yardage Requirement:
45"/1.14m FABRIC

• View A: size0-6 = 2yd/1.8m, 8-20 = 2.25yd/2m
• View B: size 0-14 = 2.5yd/2.3m, 16-20 = 2.75yd/2.5m
• View C: size 0-14 = 2.75yd/2.5m, 16-20 =  3yd/2.75m

58"/1.5m FABRIC

• View A: size 0-6 = 1.5yd/1.4m, 8-14 = 1.75yd/1.6m, 16-20 =  2yd/1.85m
• View B: size 0-6 = 1.75yd/1.6m, 8-14 = 2yd/1.85m, 16-20 = 2.25yd/2m
• View C: size 0-6 = 2yd/1.85m, 8-14 =  2.25yd/2m, 16-20 = 2.5yd/2.25m

Additional Supplies:

• Lightweight fusible interfacing
• 1/2" shirt buttons (crop top = 5, tunic = 8, dress = 9, popover placket = 4)
• Thread