Kalle Shirtdress and Shirt by Closet Core Patterns
All designs by Closet Core
The Design
With a loose, body skimming silhouette and a number of interchangeable features, the Kalle Shirt and Shirtdress is the ultimate in chic, easy dressing.
View A is cropped with a wide faced hem, View B is a tunic length shirt inspired by classic men's oxfords, and View C is a stylish shirtdress with a high-low hem. All versions feature a subtly curved yoke, kimono sleeves with arm cuffs, and a dramatically shaped hem.
Personalise your Kalle with a standard or band collar, an optional breast pocket, an inverted or box pleat, and button, popover or hidden placket.
Recommended Fabrics
Make a fluid, drapey Kalle with soft fabrics like tencel, linen, rayon challis and silk crepe de chine. Crisper fabrics like poplin, chambray, voile, flannel and traditional shirtings will create a more structured silhouette.
Level of Difficulty
Intermediate
Sizing
00-20
Fabric Requirements (1.14m)
View A 0-6 = 2yd/1.8m, 8-20 = 2.25yd/2m
View B 0-14 = 2.5yd/2.3m, 16-20 = 2.75yd/2.5m
View C 0-14 = 2.75yd/2.5m, 16-20 = 3yd/2.75m
Fabric Requirements (1.5m)
View A 0-6 = 1.5yd/1.4m, 8-14 = 1.75yd/1.6m, 16-20 = 2yd/1.85m
View B 0-6 = 1.75yd/1.6m, 8-14 = 2yd/1.85m, 16-20 = 2.25yd/2m
View C 0-6 = 2yd/1.85m, 8-14 = 2.25yd/2m, 16-20 = 2.5yd/2.25m
Notions and Supplies
Lightweight fusible interfacing
1/2" shirt buttons (crop top = 5, tunic = 8, dress = 9, popover placket = 4)
Thread
Image Credits All images supplied by Closet Core Patterns
