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Unisex Shirt PDF Pattern

£14.00
Body Measurements

The Unisex Shirt is a classic men’s shirt that has been slightly modified to accommodate the curves of a female body. It sits broader on the shoulder than the Classic Shirt and generally has a leaner silhouette.   

Here at the Modern Sewing Co. we love shirt making. Once you've learnt the techniques to a high standard you can apply them again and again. If you're totally new to shirt making you might like to consider our Art of Shirt Making workshop bundle. Click through for more details on how find your feet with tailoring.

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Skill Level

Suitable for Intermediate sewers. This piece is constructed almost identically to the Over Shirt which is why the Art of Shirt Making workshop is a great option.

Construction techniques: Classic collar & collar stand, placket & cuffs, double shoulder yoke, run & fell seam, inserting sleeve head with ease, patch pockets & standard hem.

Sizing & Fit

Mens sizes XS2 - XL3 / Women's sizes 4 - 20 (with PDF Layers)

This is a classic style shirt with a neat but fairly broad shoulder and a very straight torso. Instead of narrowing towards the hips like typically male shaped cuts, there is slightly more room to accommodate the wider hip of more female body shapes. This pattern comes with 3 different sleeve length options.

Measurements in cms

XS2 | 32 InchesChest - 90, Collar - 36, Length - 72, Sleeve 1 - 63.5, Sleeve 2 - 58.5, Sleeve 3 - 53.5

XS1| 34 InchesChest - 95, Collar - 37.5, Length - 72.6, Sleeve 1 - 64, Sleeve 2 - 59, Sleeve 3 - 54

XS | 36 InchesChest - 100, Collar - 39.2, Length - 73.2, Sleeve 1 - 64.5, Sleeve 2 - 59.5, Sleeve 3 - 54.5

S | 38 InchesChest - 105, Collar - 40.8, Length - 73.8, Sleeve 1 - 65, Sleeve 2 - 60, Sleeve 3 - 55

M | 40 InchesChest - 110, Collar - 42.4, Length - 74.4, Sleeve 1 - 65.5, Sleeve 2 - 60.5, Sleeve 3 - 55.5

L | 42 InchesChest - 115, Collar - 44, Length - 75, Sleeve 1 - 66, Sleeve 2 - 61, Sleeve 3 - 56

XL | 44 InchesChest - 120, Collar - 45.6, Length - 75.6, Sleeve 1 - 66.5, Sleeve 2 - 61.5, Sleeve 3 - 56.5

XL1 | 46 InchesChest - 126, Collar - 47.3, Length - 76.3, Sleeve 1 - 67.1, Sleeve 2 - 62, Sleeve 3 - 57.1

XL2 | 48 InchesChest - 132, Collar - 49, Length - 77, Sleeve 1 - 67.7, Sleeve 2 - 62.5, Sleeve 3 - 57.7

XL3 | 50 InchesChest - 138, Collar - 50.7, Length - 77.7, Sleeve 1 - 68.3, Sleeve 2 - 63, Sleeve 3 - 58.3

Materials Needed

Suitable fabrics: This piece works in a huge range of fabrics such as denims, twills, canvas, corduroy, needlecord, light woollen weave, flannel and brushed cotton along with lighter fabrics like cotton poplin/lawn, linen.

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

Fabric width 150cm | Sizes XS2 - M = 140cm | Sizes M - XL3 = 180cm

Fabric width 110cm | Sizes XS2 - M = 190cm | Sizes M - XL3 = 250cm

Materials list: Fabric, 13 x small buttons (about 1cm wide), thread, about 40cm of high quality fusing

Pages to print: Instructions - 18, A4/US Letter - 51, A0 - 3

How to use PDF Patterns

Where to find your patterns & workshops:

After purchasing you'll find your PDF pattern download and any workshops in your account page. Simply log in (or create an account using the same email address used to purchase) and click the account button in the top right corner. The most up to date versions of the patterns will always be available from within your account. If any changes are made to the pattern or instructions you’ll receive an email notification.

Opening your files:

Some older Window computers have problems opening zip files. If this is the case, you can use the free programme 7-Zip to open your files.

How to print your pattern:

You have two options for printing out your pattern.

1. You can get it printed in A0 at a printing shop or sewing pattern company. Search for "sewing pattern printing company" to find a company that does this in your region.

2. Or you can print it yourself on a home printer in A4 or US Letter format and then tile the pages together using tape.

Using PDF layers:

All of our patterns come with PDF layers so you can select the sizes you want to view and print. To do this you’ll need a PDF viewer such as Adobe Acrobat Reader (this is free to download).

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More details on printing, using PDF layers and general preparation tips can be found on the ‘Using Our Patterns’ document (download for free here). This document comes with all of our patterns.

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Unisex Shirt PDF Pattern

£14.00

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Abby
Unisex Shirt as an Overshirt

A beautiful experience with my first Modern Sewing Company pattern. I made the Unisex shirt for my husband. (Also the first successful piece I've made him!) We are both thrilled and ordering fabrics for a 2nd and 3rd version. He says it is perfect as an overshirt, I am especially fond of the length as well as the gorgeous drape of the side view, where the front piece swoops into the back. The drafting is lovely and the instructions are thorough and encouraging. Thank you!

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Donna
Great versitile shirt

I haven’t sewed for many years and decided I wanted to make some shirts. I loved the unisex feel to this pattern and felt it would work for office shirts and casual shirts. I found the instructions clear and easy to follow and so far I’ve made 4 shirts. It’s the first time I’ve tackled sleeve plackets. I’m really happy with the finished results and that there are many hack inspirations to make each one unique.

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Lisa
Great pattern with an excellent result

The instructions were clear and easy to follow even if some of the techniques were new to me. The result surprised me in how good it turned out to be!
I got this pattern to make a gift. Not only it was a success, but plenty of my friends requested me to make them one as well. Needless to say I am already working on the second shirt :)

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