Big Shirt Sewing Pattern

The Big Shirt Sewing Pattern offers a versatile design, perfect as a dress or shirt. It features a collar with a stand, dropped shoulders, and voluminous sleeves with gathered cuffs. The front includes a placket with buttons, side seam pockets, and a yoke with gathers for added detail. The fit is intentionally oversized. This Shirt Sewing pattern is a color PDF printable in Letter, A4, and A0 formats and includes a separate projector file for easy use. Whether you're making a casual shirt or a chic dress, this pattern ensures a stylish, relaxed fit.

The Big Shirt Sewing Pattern oversized fit in the size range US 0-24 / Euro 30-54 is perfect for all your lightweight woven fabrics.

Skill level 2/4

Sew with us on YouTube and learn how to make a collar, cuffs, and a burrito double yoke.

Here's what you need for your Big shirt sewing pattern

• Fabric
• Sewing thread
• 9-12 Buttons (Shirt-Dress)
• Fusible interfacing

Use lightweight woven fabric for the Big Shirt Sewing Patterns. For a dramatic effect, Choose cotton or linen. For a softer draped look, choose viscose or silk.

The Big Shirt sewing pattern has

• Layers for Each Size: Easily select and print only your desired sizes.
• Trimless Pages: Simplifies pattern assembly with no need to trim edges.
• Illustrated Instructions: Includes detailed, step-by-step instructions with clear illustrations.
• Measurements: Provides both metric and imperial measurements.
• Paper Formats: Suitable for A4 and Letter paper formats, with an A0 option for printshops.
• Projector File: Includes a color file for use with projectors.
• Seam Allowances: All pattern pieces include seam allowances for accuracy.
  • Number of Pages: A4 and Letter paper format: 2 pages.
  • A0 Print shop format: 3 pages.

Seam allowance

The Shirt sewing pattern pieces include seam allowance. 

🔍 Additional Information

• Fabric Requirements and Measurements: Flip through the images to find detailed fabric requirements and measurements to ensure a perfect fit.

Printing Instructions

1. Measure the square size on the first pattern page and verify your printer's scaling (2" x 2" / 5 cm x 5 cm).
2. For optimal results, utilize A4 or Letter paper formats and print the document via Adobe Acrobat Reader.
3. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader for free here.
4. Find more help in our FAQ.

Elevate your sewing experience with the Big Shirt Sewing Pattern, crafted to empower you to create a wardrobe filled with timeless pieces that exude elegance and charm.

Three Reasons to Buy our Big Shirt sewing pattern:

High-Quality Craftsmanship: Our PDF sewing patterns are meticulously designed with modern, stylish fits for both men and women, ensuring long-lasting, wearable garments.

User-Friendly Design: Each pattern is printed in full color with clear instructions, making it easy for beginners and experienced sewists to follow.

Additional Support: Wardrobe By Me offers sew-along videos that provide step-by-step visual guidance to help you achieve professional results.

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Whether you want to expand your sewing skills, refresh your wardrobe with custom-made pieces, or enjoy the creative process, Wardrobe by Me supports you at every step. Explore our wide range of patterns, connect with like-minded creators, and let's craft something beautiful together.

Thank you for choosing Wardrobe by Me. We're excited to see what you'll create, and we can't wait to celebrate your sewing successes with you!

How to Use PDF Sewing Patterns

Thank you for choosing our PDF sewing patterns for your creative projects! These digital PDF sewing patterns offer convenience and flexibility, allowing you to start sewing in no time. Below are detailed instructions on how to download, print, and tape the PDF patterns effectively:

Purchase and Download:

• Browse our collection of PDF sewing patterns on our website and choose the one that suits your project.
• After purchasing, download the pattern files to your computer. This process is usually instantaneous, and you'll have your pattern ready to use within minutes.

Print Selectively:

• One of the advantages of PDF patterns is the ability to print only the sizes you need. This saves both paper and ink, making the process more eco-friendly.
• 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].

Pattern Support:

• Should you encounter any difficulties or have questions about using our patterns, feel free to reach out to us directly or join our community on Facebook for additional support and tips. We're here to help you make the most of your sewing experience.

Happy Sewing!

The WBM-team