Leila Shirt PDF Pattern - Modern Sewing Co.

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.

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Suitable for Intermediate sewers.

Construction techniques: French seams, placket & cuff, gathering details, facings, button stands, inserting a sleeve, hemming and buttons & button holes.

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

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