The Modern Sewing Co., Frida Shirt PDF Pattern

From The 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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Skill level: 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.

Sizing: 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.

See photos for sizing guide and finished garment measurements. 

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: Modern Sewing Co.'s 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

Additional materials: 5 x small buttons, 1 x spool of thread, either matching or contrast, a small strip of fusing for the buttons stands

Delivery details: This is a digital sewing pattern. When you complete your order you'll have the option to download the PDF files right away from the order confirmation screen and you'll also get an email through our app SendOwl with a link to download the pattern. 

If you'd like Lakes Makerie in-house large format printing ($3.50/page), select the appropriate variant. We do not print the instructions, only the large format pattern pages. You'll be able to print the instructions at home on US printer paper if you'd like (or just view them from your device). Your pattern will be folded for shipping, or rolled for local pickup.