Welcome Gift - Leila Shirt PDF Pattern
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.
You can search instagram for customer makes with the hashtag #msleilashirt
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 & Fit
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.
Measurements in cm
UK 4 | US 0 | EU 32Bust - 120.4, Length (side neck to hem) - 67.7, Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 69
UK 6 | US 2 | EU 34Bust - 122.9, Length (side neck to hem) - 68.2, Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 69.7
UK 8 | US 4 | EU 36Bust - 125.4, Length (side neck to hem) - 68.7, Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 70.4
UK 10 | US 6 | EU 38 Bust - 130.4, Length (side neck to hem) - 69.3, Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 71.2
UK 12 | US 8 | EU 40Bust - 135.4, Length (side neck to hem) -69.9 , Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 72
UK 14 | US 10 | EU 42Bust - 140.4, Length (side neck to hem) - 70.5, Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 72.8
UK 16 | US 12 | EU 44Bust - 145.4, Length (side neck to hem) - 71.1, Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 73.6
UK 18 | US 14 | EU 46Bust - 151.4, Length (side neck to hem) - 71.8, Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 74.5
UK 20 | US 16 | EU 48Bust - 157.4, Length (side neck to hem) - 72.5, Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 75.5
UK 22 | US 18 | EU 50Bust - 163.4, Length (side neck to hem) - 73.2, Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 76
UK 24 | US 20 | EU 52Bust - 169.4, Length (side neck to hem) - 73.9, Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 77
UK 26 | US 22 | EU 54Bust - 175.4, Length (side neck to hem) - 74.7, Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 78
UK 28 | US 24 | EU 56Bust - 181.4, Length (side neck to hem) - 75.4, Sleeve (neck to cuff) - 79
Materials Needed
Suitable fabrics: This piece works well in linens, cottons and other fabrics with a good drape.
Fabric requirements: Our lay-plans are always done on a single layer of fabric to reduce wastage.
Fabric width 150cm | Sizes 6 - 12 = 160cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 190cm | Sizes 18 - 28 = 200cm
Fabric width 110cm | Sizes 6 - 12 = 220cm | Sizes 14 - 20 = 280cm | Sizes 18 - 28 = choose fabric with more width
Materials list: Fabric, 10 x buttons (around 1cm), thread, about 40cm of good quality fusing
Pages to print: Instructions - 15, A4/US Letter - 36, A0 - 2
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).
-
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.
Welcome Gift - Leila Shirt PDF Pattern
- Recently viewed