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Tropical Shirt sewing pattern
Men's Tropical Shirt PDF sewing pattern is a casual button-up short-sleeved shirt with a convertible collar. The shirt sewing pattern has side slits, a double yoke, and two back pleats, and the left front has a pocket. The Tropical shirt sewing pattern is designed for woven fabric.
Men's size range 2XS-4XL
Make a pair of Summer pants to wear with your Tropical Shirt.
We also have the Tropical shirt for Kids.
Sew and watch the video on YouTube
- Product info
- Sizing
- About PDF patterns
Skill level 2/4
The Tropical shirt sewing pattern's design is straightforward, and we introduce you to sewing a double yoke and a convertible collar. Remember to check the video on YouTube!
Fabric and notions
Choose a classic shirt weight woven fabric such as, but not limited to, cotton, linen, or silk. Choose lightweight interfacing appropriate to the material—five small buttons.
The sewing pattern features
- Convertible Collar
- Short Sleeve
- Side Slits
- Double Yoke
- Front Pocket
- Straight Hem
The pattern includes
- Layers
- Printable on A4 and Letter
- A0 format
Seam allowance
The pattern includes seam allowance.
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.
Other patterns
If you specifically are looking for shirt sewing patterns for men, you might be interested in looking at our collection of Shirt Patterns.
Alternatively, you can have a look at our selection of all different kinds of Men's sewing patterns in various styles.
Height 5'4"-6' (165-185 cm)
| Imperial Body measurements | 2XS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
| Height | 5'4" | 5'6" | 5'8" | 5'8" | 5'10" | 5'10" | 6' | 6' | 6' |
| Chest circumference | 27.5 | 30 | 32.5 | 35 | 37.5 | 40 | 42.5 | 45.5 | 49.5 |
| Garment measurements | |||||||||
| Chest | 36.25 | 37.75 | 39.5 | 41.75 | 44 | 46.5 | 48.75 | 52 | 55 |
| Waist | 35.75 | 37 | 38.75 | 41 | 43.25 | 45.75 | 48 | 51.25 | 54.25 |
| Sleeve length | 8.75 | 9 | 9.25 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.75 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 |
| Center back length | 27.5 | 28.25 | 29 | 29.5 | 30 | 30.25 | 31 | 31.75 | 32.5 |
| Fabric Requirements | |||||||||
| Fabric | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Interfacing 45" | 30" | 30" | 32" | 32" | 32" | 34" | 34" | 34" | 34" |
| Buttons 3/8" -1/2" | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Metric Body measurements | 2XS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
| Height | 165 | 170 | 175 | 175 | 180 | 180 | 185 | 185 | 185 |
| Chest circumference | 72 | 78 | 84 | 90 | 96 | 102 | 108 | 116 | 124 |
| Garment measurements | |||||||||
| Chest | 92 | 96 | 100 | 106 | 112 | 118 | 124 | 132 | 140 |
| Waist | 88 | 92 | 96 | 102 | 108 | 114 | 120 | 128 | 136 |
| Sleeve length | 23 | 23.75 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 |
| Length | 70 | 72 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78.75 | 80.75 | 82.75 |
| Fabric Requirements 140 cm | |||||||||
| Fabric | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Interfacing 90 cm | 75 | 75 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| Buttons 10-12 mm | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
PDF patterns for instant download are easy to use and have some advantages compared to conventional patterns:
- Buy and download a pattern and be ready to sew in just 30 minutes
- Print only the sizes you need
- No overlapping pattern pieces
All you need is a printer and Adobe Reader installed on your desktop computer.
Install Adobe Acrobat reader on your computer, get it here for FREE!
How to Unzip the PDF patterns after you download.
How to print PDF patterns in Adobe Reader.
How to tape the pages of the sewing pattern together
Find more help via Facebook Wardrobe By Me Pattern Support or contact us directly.
Product info
Skill level 2/4
The Tropical shirt sewing pattern's design is straightforward, and we introduce you to sewing a double yoke and a convertible collar. Remember to check the video on YouTube!
Fabric and notions
Choose a classic shirt weight woven fabric such as, but not limited to, cotton, linen, or silk. Choose lightweight interfacing appropriate to the material—five small buttons.
The sewing pattern features
- Convertible Collar
- Short Sleeve
- Side Slits
- Double Yoke
- Front Pocket
- Straight Hem
The pattern includes
- Layers
- Printable on A4 and Letter
- A0 format
Seam allowance
The pattern includes seam allowance.
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.
Other patterns
If you specifically are looking for shirt sewing patterns for men, you might be interested in looking at our collection of Shirt Patterns.
Alternatively, you can have a look at our selection of all different kinds of Men's sewing patterns in various styles.
Sizing
Height 5'4"-6' (165-185 cm)
| Imperial Body measurements | 2XS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
| Height | 5'4" | 5'6" | 5'8" | 5'8" | 5'10" | 5'10" | 6' | 6' | 6' |
| Chest circumference | 27.5 | 30 | 32.5 | 35 | 37.5 | 40 | 42.5 | 45.5 | 49.5 |
| Garment measurements | |||||||||
| Chest | 36.25 | 37.75 | 39.5 | 41.75 | 44 | 46.5 | 48.75 | 52 | 55 |
| Waist | 35.75 | 37 | 38.75 | 41 | 43.25 | 45.75 | 48 | 51.25 | 54.25 |
| Sleeve length | 8.75 | 9 | 9.25 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.75 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 |
| Center back length | 27.5 | 28.25 | 29 | 29.5 | 30 | 30.25 | 31 | 31.75 | 32.5 |
| Fabric Requirements | |||||||||
| Fabric | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Interfacing 45" | 30" | 30" | 32" | 32" | 32" | 34" | 34" | 34" | 34" |
| Buttons 3/8" -1/2" | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Metric Body measurements | 2XS | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
| Height | 165 | 170 | 175 | 175 | 180 | 180 | 185 | 185 | 185 |
| Chest circumference | 72 | 78 | 84 | 90 | 96 | 102 | 108 | 116 | 124 |
| Garment measurements | |||||||||
| Chest | 92 | 96 | 100 | 106 | 112 | 118 | 124 | 132 | 140 |
| Waist | 88 | 92 | 96 | 102 | 108 | 114 | 120 | 128 | 136 |
| Sleeve length | 23 | 23.75 | 24.5 | 25 | 25.5 | 26 | 26.5 | 27 | 27.5 |
| Length | 70 | 72 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78.75 | 80.75 | 82.75 |
| Fabric Requirements 140 cm | |||||||||
| Fabric | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Interfacing 90 cm | 75 | 75 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| Buttons 10-12 mm | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
About PDF patterns
PDF patterns for instant download are easy to use and have some advantages compared to conventional patterns:
- Buy and download a pattern and be ready to sew in just 30 minutes
- Print only the sizes you need
- No overlapping pattern pieces
All you need is a printer and Adobe Reader installed on your desktop computer.
Install Adobe Acrobat reader on your computer, get it here for FREE!
How to Unzip the PDF patterns after you download.
How to print PDF patterns in Adobe Reader.
How to tape the pages of the sewing pattern together
Find more help via Facebook Wardrobe By Me Pattern Support or contact us directly.
Customer Reviews
I can only say thanks! Thanks for a pattern which fits without alterations and where the ready item looks really cool and almost rtw! 😀 The sew-along video was helpful as were the instructions in print.
This is my first time sewing outside hemming a few pair of pants. I like oddly patterned shirts, and I've been struggling to find shirts that meet my criteria recently. I decided to grab my wife's sewing machine and see if I couldn't take matters into my own hands.
I didn't have any issues following the pattern, and I am blown away at how well it turned out. I will be using this pattern a lot more.
I’ve made 3 of these shirts now (the first was my very first foray into sewing). I still refer back to the video tutorial now and then but can broadly complete the process from memory now.
The fit is just perfect for a shirt of this style, I’m a big fan of Universal Works and made some slight adjustments based on their Camp Collar shirt design. Honestly other than a few mistakes on my part they are almost identical in structure.
Attached a pic of my latest piece, made in patterned Japanese seersucker fabric. I’ll definitely be experimenting with more WardrobeByMe patterns in future!
This is a great pattern, I have just finished my fourth, three for my husband and one for my son in law, the instructions were easy to follow, and there’s the bonus of a video if you’re unsure.
Clear instructions and great fitting pattern
Pattern Reviews
Customer Reviews
I can only say thanks! Thanks for a pattern which fits without alterations and where the ready item looks really cool and almost rtw! 😀 The sew-along video was helpful as were the instructions in print.
This is my first time sewing outside hemming a few pair of pants. I like oddly patterned shirts, and I've been struggling to find shirts that meet my criteria recently. I decided to grab my wife's sewing machine and see if I couldn't take matters into my own hands.
I didn't have any issues following the pattern, and I am blown away at how well it turned out. I will be using this pattern a lot more.
I’ve made 3 of these shirts now (the first was my very first foray into sewing). I still refer back to the video tutorial now and then but can broadly complete the process from memory now.
The fit is just perfect for a shirt of this style, I’m a big fan of Universal Works and made some slight adjustments based on their Camp Collar shirt design. Honestly other than a few mistakes on my part they are almost identical in structure.
Attached a pic of my latest piece, made in patterned Japanese seersucker fabric. I’ll definitely be experimenting with more WardrobeByMe patterns in future!
This is a great pattern, I have just finished my fourth, three for my husband and one for my son in law, the instructions were easy to follow, and there’s the bonus of a video if you’re unsure.
Clear instructions and great fitting pattern
