Tropical Shirt sewing pattern
A casual, relaxed-fitting shirt sewing pattern featuring short sleeves, a convertible collar, and buttons, designed for woven fabric in sizes 2XS-4XL with the following features:
- Color PDF pattern printable on page formats Letter, A4, A0, and separate projector file
- Youtube Video Sew-along
- Boxy relaxed fit
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Convertible Collar
- Short Sleeve
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Double Yoke
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Front Pocket
- Straight hem and side slits
Flip through the images to find fabric requirements and measurements.
Pattern Description
The Tropical Shirt PDF sewing pattern is a casual button-up short-sleeved shirt with a convertible collar. The shirt has side slits, a double yoke, two back pleats, and the left front has a pocket. This is one of our most popular sewing patterns.
Skill level 2/4
The design of the Tropical shirt sewing pattern is straightforward, and we introduce you to sewing a double yoke and a convertible collar. Remember to check the video on YouTube!
What you need to make a shirt
- Woven fabric (cotton, Linen, Viscose)
- Fusible interfacing
- Buttons
- Sewing thread
The sewing pattern has the following features
- Layers
- Trimless pages
- Fully illustrated instructions
- Metric and imperial measurements
- A4, and letter paper format in color (29 pages)
- A0 printshop format in color (2 pages)
- Projector file in color
- Seam allowances
- Youtube Video Sew-along
Printing information
Measure 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 paper and print the document using Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can download it here for free.
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
