Tropicana Shirt sewing pattern
A relaxed and feminin version of the popular tropical shirt, designed for woven fabric in sizes 0-24 / 30-54 with the following features:
- Color PDF pattern printable on paper formats Letter, A4, A0, and separate projector file
- Relaxed fit
- Cute slit sleeve detail
- Convertible collar with round or square edge
- Raglan sleeves
- Two sleeve lengths
- Optional pocket
The Tropicana Shirt brings effortless summer vibes with its loose, casual fit and adorable partial-length raglan sleeves. This versatile shirt can be worn buttoned up all on its own or open as a casual overshirt. The convertible collar gives the shirt a cool notched collar look when worn open, or it can be buttoned up for a more structured feel. Sweet details such as side slits, sleeve cuff slits, and a chest pocket bring the look together. The pattern includes options for ½ or ¾ length sleeves and a rounded or squared collar and pocket.
Skill level 2/4
This is a relatively simple project, and the sew-along on YouTube will take you through the steps in completing a beautiful Wanda dress.
What you need to make a Tropicana shirt
- Woven fabric such as cotton, linen, double gauze, or viscose
- Fusible interfacing
- Buttons
- Sewing thread
Use lightweight woven fabric such a scotton, linen, double gauze, or viscose fabric
The pattern includes
- Layers for each size
- Trimless pages
- Fully illustrated instructions
- Metric and imperial measurements
- A4, and letter paper format in color (27 pages)
- A0 printshop format in color (2 pages)
- Projector file in color
- Seam allowances
- Youtube Video Sew-along
Printing information
Measure the size of the square on the first pattern page and check that your printer's scaling is correct (2" x 2" / 5 cm x 5 cm). Use either A4 or Letter and print the document via Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download it here for free.
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- Open the pattern file in Adobe Reader and select the specific size(s) you want to print before sending the document to your printer. Download Adobe Reader for free [here].
Easy Assembly:
Our sewing patterns boast trimless pages, a feature designed to streamline your assembly process. With trimless pages, you can effortlessly tape the pages together without the need to trim off any edges beforehand. This not only saves you time but also ensures precise alignment of the pattern pieces. Please refer to the detailed description available [here].
- After printing, arrange the pages according to the provided layout guide on page three in the instructions book. Use clear tape to join the pages together, ensuring that the lines and markings align perfectly.
- Read more about taping the pages together [here].
Additional Tips:
- Unzipping Files: You recieve the pattern in a compressed (.zip) format, simply double-click the file to unzip its contents. This will reveal the PDF pattern files ready for use. Remember to save the files on your device.
Printing Instructions:
- In Adobe Reader, navigate to the print settings to adjust paper size, orientation, and other preferences before printing your pattern. Ensure that your printer is set to "Actual Size" or "100% Scale" to maintain accuracy. Please find more details [here].
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Happy Sewing!
The WBM-team
