The Modern Sewing Co., Leila Shirt PDF Pattern

From The Modern Sewing Co.: The Leila Shirt is a loose fitting shirt that feels simple and elegant. This cut features a very dropped shoulder with an exaggerated roomy fit around the body, full sleeves with an extra long placket and back gathering details. It's a perfect piece for the height of summer for a breezy feel that covers the skin.

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Skill level: Suitable for intermediate sewers.

Construction techniques: French seams, placket & cuff, gathering details, facings, button stands, inserting a sleeve, hemming and buttons & button holes.

Sizing: UK Sizes 4 - 28 (with PDF Layers)

The Leila Shirt is an extremely roomy fit with an oversized square cut so it is a forgiving shape in terms of fit. If you’re inbetween sizes it’s recommended to size down instead of up.

See photos for sizing guide and finished garment measurements. 

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

Fabric requirements: Modern Sewing Co.'s lay-plans are always done on a single layer of fabric to reduce wastage. 

Fabric width 150cm | Sizes 4 - 12 = 160cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 190cm | Sizes 18 - 28 = 200cm

Fabric width 110cm | Sizes 4 - 12 = 220cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 280cm | Sizes 18 - 28 = choose fabric with more width

Additional materials: 10 x buttons (around 1cm), thread, about 40cm of good quality fusing

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.