Minerva Digital Pattern 6026 – Classic Button-Down Shirt
Introducing a digital pattern for the timeless button-down shirt with chest pocket and back pleat – Everyday Elegance with Tailored Ease.
WHEN TO WEAR DESIGN 6026
This versatile shirt works across settings, offering comfort and refinement for:
- Office Wear: Crisp shirting fabric makes it perfect for business and professional settings.
- Casual Outings: Pair with jeans or chinos for relaxed yet polished style.
- Layering Piece: Works seamlessly under jackets, vests, or knitwear for transitional dressing.
KEY DESIGN FEATURES
Silhouette: Straight-cut shirt with slightly rounded hemline.
Collar & Neckline: Classic shirt collar with collar stand for structure.
Sleeves: Long sleeves with placket and buttoned cuffs.
Back: Shoulder yoke with central box pleat for ease of movement.
Front: Button-down closure with one chest pocket for function and detail.
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
Intermediate. Skills required include precision in collar construction, sleeve plackets, cuff finishing, and button placement.
SEAM ALLOWANCES
No seam allowances by default. If the option to add them at €1 is chosen, pattern will come with seam allowances included.
Please note: A single contour on the pattern pieces means no seam allowances are included. A double contour indicates seam allowances are included.
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DIGITAL PATTERN 6026
Shirting fabrics in natural or blended fibers:
- Cotton poplin or broadcloth
- Oxford cloth
- Linen shirting
- Cotton in plaids or checks (for a casual style)
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
- Cotton shirting fabric (yardage to be determined by fabric width 90–150 cm and pattern layout)
- 80 cm fusible interfacing (90 cm wide)
- 6 mother-of-pearl buttons, 10 mm diameter
- 8 mother-of-pearl buttons, 8 mm diameter
Fusible interfacing is applied to cuffs, collar, collar stand, and plackets for structure.
CUTTER’S MUST FOR DIGITAL PATTERN 6026
From Main Fabric:
- Back – 1 piece on fold
- Left Front – 1 piece
- Right Front – 1 piece
- Sleeve – 2 pieces
- Yoke – 2 pieces on fold
- Collar Stand – 2 pieces on fold
- Collar – 2 pieces on fold
- Cuff – 4 pieces
- Sleeve Placket Facing – 2 pieces
- Chest Pocket – 1 piece
From Interfacing:
- Cuffs – 2 pieces
- Collar Stand – 1 piece
- Collar – 1 piece
- Left Front Placket – 1 piece
- Right Front Facing – 1 piece
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before cutting your fabric, print and lay out the paper patterns according to fabric width (90–150 cm) to determine yardage. Remember to include paired and symmetrical pieces. When using plaids or checks, align patterns carefully for seam matching.
DIGITAL PATTERN 6026 FOR 3D DESIGNERS, CONTRACTORS, AND ADVANCED SEWISTS
DXF AAMA – For 3D designers, fully compatible with most 3D fashion software.
PLT – For contractors, enabling precise cutting layouts.
PDF – Print-at-home format for advanced sewists.
CUSTOM FIT OPTIONS WITH INDIVIDUAL MEASUREMENTS OR ASTM SIZES
Pattern 6026 offers both custom sizing based on individual measurements and ASTM US standard sizing:
- Chest: 35 cm to 170 cm
- Low Hip: 35 cm to 190 cm
The drafting software tailors the pattern to your specific dimensions, ensuring a precise fit at the shoulders, neck, and sleeve length—minimizing alterations and enhancing comfort.
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