Frida Shirt PDF Pattern - Modern Sewing Co.

The Frida Shirt is a simple and versatile piece with some really lovely finishing details (A.K.A. the flat binding neckline). It's a great piece for beginners to approach as a learning project or if you're a more experienced sewer looking for a timeless blouse to add to your wardrobe. 

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Suitable for beginners and intermediate sewers. 

Construction techniques: French seams, button stands, double back yoke with gathers, inserting a sleeve with armhole ease, patch pocket, buttons & buttonholes and a very beautiful flat binding finishing on the neckline.

UK Sizes 6 - 28 (with PDF Layers)

The Frida Shirt is fitted on the shoulders with a fairly boxy fit from the bust down. It's cropped to sit on the lower hip and features a simple sleeve that finishes at the wrist bone.

Measurements in cm

UK 6 | US 2 | EU 34Bust - 101.5, Shoulder to shoulder - 43.55, Length (side neck to hem) - 57.1, Sleeve length - 52.25

UK 8 | US 4 | EU 36Bust - 104, Shoulder to shoulder - 44.8, Length (side neck to hem) - 58, Sleeve length - 53.5

UK 10 | US 6 | EU 38 Bust - 109, Shoulder to shoulder - 45.5, Length (side neck to hem) - 62, Sleeve length - 54

UK 12 | US 8 | EU 40Bust - 114, Shoulder to shoulder - 47.2, Length (side neck to hem) - 58.6, Sleeve length - 54.5

UK 14 | US 10 | EU 42Bust - 119, Shoulder to shoulder - 48.4, Length (side neck to hem) - 59.2, Sleeve length - 55

UK 16 | US 12 | EU 44Bust - 124, Shoulder to shoulder - 49.6, Length (side neck to hem) - 59.8, Sleeve length - 55.5

UK 18 | US 14 | EU 46Bust - 129, Shoulder to shoulder - 50.8, Length (side neck to hem) - 60.5, Sleeve length - 56

UK 20 | US 16 | EU 48Bust - 134, Shoulder to shoulder - 52, Length (side neck to hem) - 61, Sleeve length - 56.5

UK 22 | US 18 | EU 50Bust - 139, Shoulder to shoulder - 53.2, Length (side neck to hem) - 61.5, Sleeve length - 57

UK 24 | US 20 | EU 52Bust - 144, Shoulder to shoulder - 54.4, Length (side neck to hem) - 62, Sleeve length - 57.5

UK 26 | US 22 | EU 54Bust - 149, Shoulder to shoulder - 55.6, Length (side neck to hem) - 62.6, Sleeve length - 58

UK 28 | US 24 | EU 56Bust - 154, Shoulder to shoulder - 56.8, Length (side neck to hem) - 63, Sleeve length - 58.5

Suitable fabrics: The Frida Shirt works in a range of fabrics from lightweight and breathable to thicker and more cosy. Fabrics such as cotton poplin/lawn, linen, very lightweight denim, needlecord, light woollen weave, flannel and brushed cotton are all good options.

Fabric requirements: Our lay-plans are always done on a single layer of fabric to reduce wastage. 

Self Fabric width 150cm | Sizes 6 - 12 = 125cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 150cm

Self Fabric width 110cm | Sizes 6 - 12 = 190cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 220cm

Materials list: Self Fabric (see above), 5 x small buttons, 1 x spool of thread, either matching or contrast, a small strip of fusing for the buttons stands

Pages to print: Instructions - 15, A4/US Letter - 33, A0 - 2