Tropicana Shirt Sewing Pattern -Women's sizes
The Tropicana Shirt sewing pattern brings effortless summer vibes with its loose, casual fit and adorable 3/4 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 relaxed, notched collar look when worn open. Sweet details such as side slits, sleeve cuff slits, and a chest pocket bring the look together. The shirt sewing pattern offers options for 1/2 or 3/4 length sleeves, as well as a rounded or squared collar and pocket.
- Color PDF pattern printable on paper formats Letter, A4, A0, and separate projector file
- Youtube Video Sew-along
- Relaxed fit
- Cute slit sleeve detail
- Convertible collar with round or square edge
- Raglan sleeves
- Two sleeve lengths
- Optional pocket
- US Sizes 0-24 / Euro size 30-54
Flip through the images to find fabric requirements and measurements for the Tropicana Shirt sewing Pattern
Skill level 2/4
The instructions feature detailed descriptions with illustrations, and the sewing pattern is designed for individuals with intermediate sewing skills. We have a YouTube Sew-along video.
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 as cotton, 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
To ensure accurate printing:
- Measure the square size on the first pattern page and verify your printer's scaling (2" x 2" / 5 cm x 5 cm).
- For optimal results, utilize A4 or Letter paper formats and print the document via Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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- 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.
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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.
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