Unisex Shirt PDF Pattern

I hadn't sewn shirts in years!... and this pattern with its explicit directions were wonderful. I have now sewn two for my husband in flannel (he likes to be warm). We have gotten so many compliments, as in "YOU made that shirt!?!?!?" And, he always complained that off the rack shirts did not fit him properly.

I loved making this shirt. It was so good to re-learn and practice skills from over 50 years ago at school!! I decided to make it for my husband with fabric from my rather large stash, sourced from an amazing clothing design store here in Dunedin N.Z. They sell off ends of rolls they have finished using on their incredible designs, from a suitcase in their store and I have been collecting my fabric from them for many years. I chose this gorgeous soft cotton, which also may have some linen in it, and I am so pleased with how it turned out. I definitely could do with another go at the jet pocket as it over laps a little instead of meeting neatly, and the collar stand is ok but probably a little improvement needed.
Overall though I am so enjoying this Capsule course. To be able to sew at my own pace, have heaps of instructions and videos from Hetty and see everyone's efforts and finished garments on the chat (although I am more a voyeur than a participant on that platform), has truely renewed and inspired my love of sewing.

The instructions are excellent for this pattern. Know that there isn’t a lot of shaping in the body and the length runs shorter than it seems based on the sizing and pattern.

What an excellent pattern for learning sewing techniques. I love it for that. And I think this excellent pattern will make me a useful shirt.
The challenge with unisex clothing is that fitting a broad-shouldered bloke is quite different to fitting a woman with hips. Even for an oversized shirt like this. However, I did get excellent fitting help from the Modern Sewing Co via email.
Although I do appreciate the skills learnt when sewing up this shirt, next time a true men's pattern might be better. I had to do a fair bit of lengthening and shoulder adjusting and although the results fits comfortably, I think the collar looks too small & dainty somehow.

Really like this pattern. Clear instructions and very adaptable in the range of sizes. Also sizes are reasonably true.

I absolutely love this pattern. I’ve made the classic shirt in the past, but my personal preference is to have more room in the shoulders. This fit works great for me. I sewed this pattern as part of the spring capsule course, and the accompanying workshop really elevated the sewing experience.

I made this shirt for my boyfriend, and we are both very happy with the result! I really enjoyed the process of following this beginner-friendly pattern - the instructions were clear and easy to follow, making the sewing experience truly enjoyable. My boyfriend loves the shirt, and it fits him perfectly. We chose the size based on his body measurements, and the fit turned out just right.

Thank you so much for this great pattern!

I made this shirt as a gift, and I'm ready to make so many more.

The instructions are great and the fit allows for so many fabric options (overshirt, work shirt, classic shirt, etc.). The sleeve placket instructions are is really clear, but I think there might be a few steps missing for the button placket part of the construction. It should, however, be easy to figure out if you've sewed shirts before :)

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!

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.

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 :)

I found this to be an excellent pattern, some of the processes involved were new to me. For instance, I hadn't sewed run and fell seams before but I found the instructions to be really clear and concise. I was a little unsure about part of the sleeve construction, so I contacted Hetty, who quickly responded with helpful advice and instructions, for which I am grateful. I appreciated being able to contact Hetty and will definately be ordering more sewing patterns from the Modern Sewing Company.

I was so nervous to make my first shirt but the instructions were SO clear and I sailed through it.

I made it a short sleeved shirt with no cuffs for my partner for Xmas and it looks great!

It is a tenny bit tight between the back shoulders so I'm glad I sized up.

Really enjoyed this make :)

The process of making a shirt from this pattern has changed my relationship to sewing forever. Something about the beautiful instructions or the clear design perspective made me want to sit with the details in a way that's often hard for me. I really took my time, enjoying each step and finding pleasure in steps that I usually find finicky. This is the first collared shirt I've made, and it will be the first of many. Modern Sewing Co has done a beautiful job of capturing the art of shirt making and communicating it clearly and artfully.

This was a great pattern to follow - especially as a new sewer. So pleased with the results! Going to be making more for my husband for sure. Couldn't recommend it enough - such a useful basic shirt pattern to have to hand.

The instructions are detailed, accurate and easy to understand, the finished shirt fits perfectly. The included different sleeve lengths are very useful. I especially like the fact that a different look can be achieved each time by making a few specific changes. So I have extended one version to knee length, and this longshirt also looks great!

I loved this pattern. The proportions are classic yet modern. I made one for my husband and have plans to make myself one as well. Thank you!

I found a delicious piece of West African hand-printed cotton at a vintage shop. I sat with it for a few months before deciding to purchase the Unisex Shirt Pattern. What a great choice! I ended up using the medium size. I added an inch or so through the hips and shortened just a bit. Although it's been years since I've sewn something this tailored, the instructions clearly brought it all back. Inspired by a few other Instagram accounts, I ended up hand stitching much of this shirt with a perle cotton, size 12. With every stitch, I felt connected to the maker of the print, relishing the inconsistencies in the design of the fabric. Slow fashion for the win.

Really great pattern that is easy to use and well cut.

I would say that though if you are using it as a unisex pattern, the collar can be a little small for men.
Also sometimes the lines are hard to tell from each other; it may be better if the dotted or dashed lines had different symbols running along the lines.

What I really liked about this pattern is that the design of the pattern pieces and the seams is very thoughtful. The design of the placket makes it really easy to get a nice and clean finish. Untried other placket construction methods before, but this is the best method I‘ve come across!

This was my first button up shirt pattern, and one of my first few “intermediate level” projects and I was AMAZED at how easily this came together. I used the size L to make a “Shacket” with some my friends have all been very impressed by how professional this piece looks!

The pattern has a few mixed up instructions regarding fusing being on the wrong/right side but an intermediate sewist should be able to work this out themselves. I think my only other confusing moment was the placket piece being a different shape than the instructions. This was my first time doing a placket and so I was stumped for a bit thinking I missed a step.

All in all this was a fantastic pattern and I can’t wait to make many more!

I sewed the shirt for my husband and for my twelve-years old twin daughters and used corduroy for all three shirts. The instructions are easy to follow and the shirt ist fitting very well to both: husband (size M) and girls (size 1XS). They wear it as an overshirt. I'm planning another one from lightweight wool for me and maybe one for my husband in a lighter material like chambray or a lightwaight twill...

I love the outcome and the instructions are well written, sometimes it took me some time to understand but all in all very helpful! Will definitely make this several times more.

I absolutely loved sewing the unisex shirt from MS! The construction is thoughtful and leads to a beautiful shirt on the inside too. The only comment is that I found the fit better for men, with some alterations to accomodate women’s hips. I learnt a lot of new techniques and thoroughly look forward to making more shirts from this pattern!

Great fit. I sewed the Shirt for myself. I very much like the unisex style. The pattern was not super easy and i learned quite some new techniques. But they were easy to follow and well explained. Only negative: some odds in the description (fused and unfused mixed up), which was quite a challenge if sewing it for the First Time. All in all, i Can really recommend it and looking forward to sewing a second pattern from the modern Sewer.

I have been searching for a good shirt pattern for a while and this pattern is excellent. The instructions are clear and I have learned a lot to improve my sewing during the construction process, which has given me more confidence with sewing shirts in the future. Furthermore, this pattern can be easily styled to make multiple looks and I have received compliments every time I’ve worn my shirt. Highly recommend this pattern!

I made this up in a lightweight cotton shirting for my husband and it fits perfectly. The straight cut through the body is very flattering and it's fantastic to have a range of sleeve lengths to choose from. He says it's very comfortable to wear. As I have come to expect from the Modern Sewer, the finishing is thoughtful and precise and the details restrained and elegant. I particularly like the modestly sized collar and the square edges to the pocket (I just added one) and cuffs, which make it look modern and stylish. Minimal topstitching makes for a more refined finish, though of course you could add as much as you want. I'm planning lots more of these in a range of fabrics. Thanks for a great pattern!