Fitted Collared Shirt with Cuffs
Introducing a sophisticated women's collared shirt pattern, distinguished by its flattering fitted silhouette, elegant princess seams, and stylish elbow-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 one-piece shirt collar (no separate stand), set between the shirt and the facing.
Closure: Center front button closure with five buttons, on a cut-on front facing topstitched along the front edge.
Sleeves: Elbow-length set-in sleeves finished with folded cuffs.
Back: Tailored with a center back seam, princess seams and small darts for a flattering, shaped fit.
Hem: Gently curved hemline designed to sit at hip length.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Requires skills in constructing a collar, setting sleeves and attaching cuffs, making buttonholes, 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 blended fabrics
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing
- 5 buttons
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Center Back – 2 pieces
- Side Back – 2 pieces
- Front – 2 pieces
- Side Front – 2 pieces
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Collar – 2 pieces
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Back Neckline Facing – 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
- Collar – 1 piece
- Cut-on front facing (facing part of the Front) – 2 pieces
- Back Neckline Facing – 1 piece
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the cut-on front facings, the Back Neckline Facing, and the upper Collar.
- Place the upper Collar and under 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 joining the Front and Side Front. Press the seam allowances towards the center and serge.
- Stitch the darts on the back. Press the dart folds towards the center. Stitch the princess seams joining the Center Back and Side Back, and the center back seam. Press the princess seam allowances towards the center and serge. Press the center back seam to the left side and serge.
- Stitch the shoulder and side seams. Press the seam allowances towards the back and serge.
- Press the front facings along the fold line. Attach the Back Neckline Facing to the cut-on front facings. Press the seam allowances open. Serge the outer edge of the front facings and Back Neckline Facing.
- Attach the collar to the neckline, inserting it between the shirt 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 each Cuff in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch the short ends, starting and ending exactly at the seam line where the cuff joins the sleeve. Turn the Cuffs right side out and press. Attach the outer half of the cuff to the lower edge of the sleeve and press the seam allowances towards the cuff. Turn under the allowance of the inner half and topstitch it in the ditch of the attaching seam. Set the sleeve into the armhole. Serge and press the seam.
- Serge the hem of the shirt, press it to the wrong side, and topstitch.
- Make buttonholes on the right front and sew buttons on the left front.
