LEILA SHIRT • PDF Pattern

By The Modern Sewing Co., Leila Shirt is a PDF sewing pattern.

File Name: Leila Shirt｜Type: ZIP｜Size: 20.5MB

Garment Details: A breathable and oversized simple shirt.

The PDF Pattern comes with in depth written instructions, an A4 tile copy, US Letter tiles and an A0 version.

Sizing: This is a multi-size pattern, including sizes 4-28. Sizes run true to UK sizing - full sizing details, including finished garment measurements can be found here.

Fit notes: The Leila Shirt has very dropped shoulders with a roomy square fit, long sleeves and a simple round neck.

Suitable fabrics: This piece works well in linens, cottons and other fabrics with a good drape

Fabric requirements: 

Fabric width 150cm | Sizes 6 - 12 = 160cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 190cm | Sizes 18 - 28 = 200cm

Fabric width 110cm | Sizes 6 - 12 = 220cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 280cm | Sizes 18 - 28 = choose fabric with more width

Trims required: Matching thread, 10 x buttons (around 1cm), thread, about 40cm of good quality fusing

Skill level: Intermediate sewers 

Construction techniques: French seams, placket & cuff, gathering details

You will receive both an A4, A0 & US Letter size digital pattern along with step by step sewing instructions. You can either print your pattern at home on an A4 printer or send the A0 digital copy to a printing shop (there are many that do this for a very reasonable price). If you decide to print in A4 you will need to piece the tiles together to make one huge page. There is a guide on how to do this included in the instructions.

Photo credits: The Modern Sewing Co.