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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 bought the pattern to make a shirt for my brother for his 40th. I’m still relatively new to garment sewing, though I had made a couple of kids shirts. I followed the video, which was clear and straightforward to follow.
I was delighted with the result, as was my brother! Thanks for a great pattern & vid
This pattern makes up into a very professional looking shirt. Using the chest measurement as most important, I shortened the body by 2 inches to correspond to my husband’s height and added a bit of length to the sleeves. I used a summer weight linen and wanted a loose, breezy silhouette but not sloppy. It is perfect, The instructions are adequate & video backup is helpful. Highly recommended!,
I sewed this shirt for my nephew in a cotton fabric. He’s at the top of the boys sizing so I decided to make the men’s XXS size and shortened it 6 cm. It was a perfect fit. The instructions were very clear and very straightforward. I had no problems and had the shirt sewn up in an afternoon. I really enjoyed sewing this pattern and see many more in his future!
DH loves his new shirts, both the toile, and the one after altering the pattern to french seam the sides and account for his wide shoulders.
I agree with some reviewers that the instructions weren't all that clear. I had to make the collar twice the first time, because I couldn't tell from either the instructions or the video which end stayed open. It wasn't until the second shirt that I figured out how to connect the facing with the under collar.
After making the second shirt, I laid it out next to a favorite Tommy Bahama shirt with camp collar (I think that's what it's called). The TB shirt reduces bulk at the collar by combining the under collar and the facing part way down the placket and then having a small additional facing piece going the rest of the way to the hem. It must be a very strange looking piece, bit it's a hack I'd love to do, of anyone knows how to do that!
I would also love to have WBM offer some alternative finishing techniques - felled, french, etc. to help us create something that looks a little more professional.
I bought this pattern as a fill in in my pattern stash to make a long sleeved pyjama top… but I made a shirt for myself.. and what a wonderful, fun and easy sew! Along with the YouTube tutorial one can’t go wrong! 10/10 !!
Pattern Reviews
Customer Reviews
I bought the pattern to make a shirt for my brother for his 40th. I’m still relatively new to garment sewing, though I had made a couple of kids shirts. I followed the video, which was clear and straightforward to follow.
I was delighted with the result, as was my brother! Thanks for a great pattern & vid
This pattern makes up into a very professional looking shirt. Using the chest measurement as most important, I shortened the body by 2 inches to correspond to my husband’s height and added a bit of length to the sleeves. I used a summer weight linen and wanted a loose, breezy silhouette but not sloppy. It is perfect, The instructions are adequate & video backup is helpful. Highly recommended!,
I sewed this shirt for my nephew in a cotton fabric. He’s at the top of the boys sizing so I decided to make the men’s XXS size and shortened it 6 cm. It was a perfect fit. The instructions were very clear and very straightforward. I had no problems and had the shirt sewn up in an afternoon. I really enjoyed sewing this pattern and see many more in his future!
DH loves his new shirts, both the toile, and the one after altering the pattern to french seam the sides and account for his wide shoulders.
I agree with some reviewers that the instructions weren't all that clear. I had to make the collar twice the first time, because I couldn't tell from either the instructions or the video which end stayed open. It wasn't until the second shirt that I figured out how to connect the facing with the under collar.
After making the second shirt, I laid it out next to a favorite Tommy Bahama shirt with camp collar (I think that's what it's called). The TB shirt reduces bulk at the collar by combining the under collar and the facing part way down the placket and then having a small additional facing piece going the rest of the way to the hem. It must be a very strange looking piece, bit it's a hack I'd love to do, of anyone knows how to do that!
I would also love to have WBM offer some alternative finishing techniques - felled, french, etc. to help us create something that looks a little more professional.
I bought this pattern as a fill in in my pattern stash to make a long sleeved pyjama top… but I made a shirt for myself.. and what a wonderful, fun and easy sew! Along with the YouTube tutorial one can’t go wrong! 10/10 !!
