The Boxy Shirt Sewing Pattern is the ultimate casual button-up shirt, combining a loose, relaxed fit with stylish details. The classic collar and button placket get a modern update with an oversized fit, exaggerated drop shoulders, and an extra-large pocket. Choose between cropped or extended body length, straight or rounded hem, and two pocket sizes. Sleeves come in cuffed, oversized, long, or Dolman-style short.

Size Range: Women's US 0–24 / Euro 30–54.

Boxy Shirt Sewing Pattern features

• Boxy, oversized fit
• Classic collar with a stand
• Front button placket
• Exaggerated drop shoulders
• Two sleeve options: cuffed oversized long or Dolman-style short
• Cropped or extended body length
• Straight or rounded hem
• Two pocket sizes
• Sizes US 0–24 / Euro 30–54

Flip through the images to find fabric requirements and measurements.

Skill level 2/4

Suitable for sewists with some experience, particularly with collars and cuffs. Every step is guided by detailed illustrated instructions, and a YouTube sew-along video is included.

What you need to make the Boxy Shirt

• Lightweight woven fabric (cotton voile, linen, poplin, or chambray)
• Fusible interfacing
• Buttons
• Sewing thread

Boxy Shirt Sewing Pattern includes

• Fully illustrated sewing instructions
• A4 and Letter format in color
• A0 copy shop file
• Projector file in color
• Layers for each size
• Trimless pages
• The pattern includes seam allowances
• Metric and imperial measurements
• YouTube sew-along video

Pattern Specifications

• Format: Digital PDF (printable on A4, Letter, A0 + projector file)
• Garment Type: Shirt / Blouse
• Fabric Type: Lightweight wovens (cotton voile, linen, poplin, chambray)
• Skill Level: Intermediate (2/4)
• Sizing: Women's US 0–24 / Euro 30–54
• Style: Oversized, boxy fit
• Key Features: Classic collar, drop shoulders, two sleeve options, cropped or extended length, straight or rounded hem, two pocket sizes

Style it with the Dukke Blouse Sewing Pattern, the High Waist Pants Sewing Pattern, or the Palazzo Pants Sewing Pattern for a complete handmade wardrobe.

Print PDF sewing patterns

Instructions with the following elements:

• Pattern overview with pattern names and cutting instructions. (page 3)
• Page overview showing how to tape the pages together (page 3)
• Measurements of the body and garment are provided in both Imperial and metric units. (pages 4-5)
• Style illustration of the garment shown from the front and back. (page 6)
• Materials list with recommended fabrics and trims. (Page 7)
• Illustrated instructions with step-by-step line drawings explained in English.

Pattern pieces  

• Pattern pieces with seam allowances included.
• Layered file with each size on a separate layer.

What you get is the following:

1. Instructions booklet
2. PDF pattern in A4 and Letter
3. PDF pattern in A0
4. Separate projector file

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Print at Home — A4 and Letter Files

• Print your pattern on A4 or US Letter-sized paper. More details here
• Assemble the pages easily by taping them together following our clear layout guides.
• Tape the pages together with these easy steps.

A0 Copy Shop File

• Skip the taping! Our A0 files let you print full-size patterns. Find a local vetted shop that specializes in printing sewing patterns.

Projector File for Paperless Sewing

• All our PDF patterns include a projector-optimized file.
• Features a large workspace, thick lines, left and right pattern pieces, and separate layers for each size.
• Includes a scaling grid in metric and imperial measurements.
• Offers layers for both light and dark backgrounds, ensuring perfect visibility.

YouTube Sew-Along Videos

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