Classic Shirt PDF Pattern
A timeless wardrobe staple, the Classic Shirt features traditional shirt making techniques with a chic, modern cut. It's our second best selling pattern for its understated elegance and easy-to-wear feel.
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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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.
Customer Reviews
I have made two classic shirts already, and I couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. The fit is absolutely fantastic and the instructions were clear and in-depth, making the resulting garment very clean and professional! Thank you Hetty for this great pattern!
I made the Classic Shirt in a crisp cotton-linen blend and it sewed up beautifully! I was very impressed with the fit, and the cuff and collar attachment methods gave me a very nice finish. Binding the hem was also new to me and while I struggled a bit with incorporating the binding into the French seams, I got there in the end. I can see myself making this shirt again to fill the "professional shirt" niche in my wardrobe.
I wanted a classic shirt and this pattern lived up to its name. The fit is accurate. The instructions couldn't be better: they are clear and precise. I've been sewing for many years and I can truly say this is one of the best patterns I've sewn.
