Fitted Collared Shirt with Cuffs
Introducing a sophisticated women's collared shirt pattern, distinguished by its flattering fitted silhouette, elegant princess seams, and stylish 3/4 length cuffed sleeves.
When To Wear
This versatile collared shirt is an excellent choice for a variety of settings, offering both comfort and polished style:
- Professional Settings: Ideal for office wear, business casual, or client meetings.
- Smart Casual Gatherings: Perfect for brunches, dinners, or day-to-night transitions.
- Elevated Everyday Style: A chic and comfortable option for polished daily wear.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Fitted through the bodice with shaping provided by princess seams on both the front and back.
Collar: Features a classic shirt collar with a collar stand.
Closure: A central front placket secured with five buttons.
Sleeves: Three-quarter length set-in sleeves finished with stylish turned-up cuffs.
Back: Tailored with princess seams for a flattering, shaped fit.
Hem: Gently curved hemline designed to sit at hip length.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in constructing collars with stands, setting sleeves, creating button plackets, and working with princess seams.
Fabric Recommendations
This shirt pattern is best suited for light to medium-weight blouse fabrics with good drape, allowing for a fluid silhouette and comfortable wear:
- Blouse fabrics from natural or blended fibers
- Silk, viscose, or silk/viscose blends
- Lightweight cotton or linen blends
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 5 buttons
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- 1. Center part with placket - 2 QTY
- 2. Side part with placket - 2 QTY
- 3. FRONT PANEL - 2 QTY
- 4. Side FRONT PANEL - 2 QTY
- 5. SLEEVE – 2 QTY
- 6. COLLAR – 2 QTY
- 7. CUFF – 2 QTY
- 8. BACK neckline FACING – 1 QTY
- From FUSIBLE INTERFACING:
- 1. COLLAR – 1 QTY
- 2. One-piece front FACING – 2 QTY
- 3. BACK neckline FACING – 1 QTY
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse FUSIBLE INTERFACING to the front FACINGS, BACK neckline FACING, and upper COLLAR.
- Place the upper COLLAR and lower COLLAR right sides together. Stitch the ends and outer edge of the COLLAR. Trim the SEAM ALLOWANCES. Turn the COLLAR right side out, shape, and press.
- Stitch the princess seams on the FRONT PANEL. Press SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the center and serge.
- Stitch the darts on the BACK PANEL. Press the dart folds towards the center. Stitch the princess seams and the center back seam. Press SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the center and serge. Press the center seam to the left side and serge.
- Stitch the shoulder and side seams. Press SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the BACK PANEL and serge.
- Press the front FACINGS along the fold line. Attach the BACK FACING to the one-piece front FACINGS. Press SEAM ALLOWANCES open. Serge the outer edge of the front FACINGS and BACK FACING.
- Attach the COLLAR to the neckline, inserting it between the garment and the FACING. Turn the COLLAR to the right side and press. Secure the FACING with hand stitches at the center back seam and shoulder seams. Topstitch along the front edge.
- Stitch, press, and serge the SLEEVE seams. Fold the CUFF piece in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch the short sides. Start and end the seam precisely at the seam where the CUFF will be attached to the SLEEVE. Turn the CUFFs right side out, press. Attach the upper CUFF to the bottom of the SLEEVE, press SEAM ALLOWANCES towards the CUFF. Fold the inner CUFF allowance inwards and topstitch into the seam of the upper CUFF attachment. Set the SLEEVE into the armhole. Serge and press the seam.
- Serge the hem of the garment, press it to the wrong side, and topstitch.
- On the right FRONT PANEL, make buttonholes; on the left, sew on buttons.
