Collared Zipper Front Shirt
Introducing a comfortable women's sewing pattern for a relaxed, collared shirt featuring a partial zipper placket, raglan-style sleeves, and a practical kangaroo pocket.
When To Wear
This shirt is designed for versatile everyday wear, making it an ideal choice for:
- Casual & Everyday Wear: Its relaxed fit and cozy design are perfect for daily activities and running errands.
- Relaxed Weekends: Ideal for leisure activities, lounging at home, or casual meetups with friends.
- Layering & Transitional Seasons: Great for layering over lighter tops in cooler weather or as a comfortable standalone piece during spring and autumn.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Relaxed, straight-cut silhouette offering comfortable wear and easy movement, extending to hip or tunic length.
Collar & Neckline: Features a classic stand-up collar for a neat and polished neckline.
Closure: A partial zipper placket extends from the collar, allowing for adjustable ventilation and styling.
Sleeves: Shaped raglan-style sleeves provide a relaxed shoulder line and comfortable fit.
Pockets: A spacious kangaroo pocket is integrated into the front, offering convenient storage and warmth.
Back: Clean and plain back panel maintains the garment's streamlined, relaxed aesthetic.
Hem: Straight hem finishes the bottom edge, designed for easy hemming and a classic look.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. This pattern requires skills in zipper application, collar construction, and attaching shaped raglan-style sleeves.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose cozy, medium-weight fabrics with some body for optimal comfort and drape:
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 1 non-separable zipper (length specified on pattern piece)
Fabric & Materials
Main fabric, Fusible interfacing
Cutting Plan
- From main fabric:
- Front Bodice - 1 piece
- Back Bodice - 1 piece
- Pocket - 1 piece
- Front Sleeve - 2 pieces
- Back Sleeve - 2 pieces
- Collar - 2 pieces
- From fusible interfacing:
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse the upper collar with fusible interfacing.
- Serge the pocket edges and press according to the pattern. Fold the pocket opening allowance to the wrong side and topstitch 0.5 cm from the edge. Mark the pocket placement. Place the pocket on the bodice front and topstitch along the upper, lower, and side folded edges according to the marks.
- Mark the zipper placement on the bodice front. Fuse the zipper placement on the bodice front with a grainline stay. Cut the bodice front between the zipper markings, stopping 1 cm from the bottom mark. Make diagonal cuts at the end of the mark. Serge the long edges and press to the wrong side. Place the zipper under the cut edges so that the teeth are visible. Stitch the zipper, adjusting the bottom corner. Topstitch along the zipper 0.2 cm from the edge.
- Stitch and serge the upper sleeve seam. Press the seam towards the back sleeve. Set the sleeves into the armholes matching the notches. Serge the armhole seam. Stitch the side seams simultaneously with the lower sleeve seam. Serge the seams and press towards the back.
- Press up the sleeve hem allowance. Fold the sleeve hem allowance to the wrong side and press first 1 cm, then 2 cm. Topstitch the pressed allowance to the sleeve.
- Place the collar pieces right sides together and stitch around. Trim seam allowances at the corners and turn the collar right side out. Press the collar.
- Attach the undercollar to the neckline, turn under the raw edge of the upper collar and topstitch into the undercollar attachment seam.
- Press up the bottom hem allowance first 1 cm, then 2 cm. Turn to the wrong side and topstitch.
