Tilly and the Buttons Frida Sewing Pattern

Frida is an easy-going shirt pattern with timeless details and a modern, relaxed fit. With two sleeve styles and hem lengths, it’s a wearable and versatile addition to your me-made wardrobe. Our signature easy-to-follow photo instructions guide you through each step so you can sew with confidence, whether you’re making your first shirt or your fiftieth.

• Boxy silhouette with dropped shoulders
• Button-front opening with classic two-piece collar and stand
• Lined yoke and box pleat at the back
• Choice of casual short sleeves or long sleeves pleated into cuffs with plackets
• Optional curved patch pocket
• Choice of hip-length hem or contemporary cropped version

SKILL LEVEL – For Improvers

SIZE RANGE – UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS – Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics such as cotton lawn, poplin, dobby, shirting, chambray, flannel, fine needlecord, washed linen, viscose (rayon).

SUPPLIES

• Fabric (see back of envelope)
• Matching thread
• Sewing machine and basic tools, incl buttonhole foot
• Iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)
  • Sizes 1-10: 0.75m (7/8yd) for hip-length version, 0.6m (5/8yd) for cropped version
  • Sizes 11-15: 1.1m (1 ¼yd) for hip-length version, 0.9m (1yd) for cropped version
• 10-13mm (3/8-1/2in) buttons:
  • Sizes 1-6: 8 for hip-length + long sleeves, 7 for cropped length + long sleeves, 6 for hip-length + short sleeves, or 5 for cropped length + short sleeves
  • Sizes 7-15: 9 for hip-length + long sleeves, 8 for cropped length + long sleeves, 7 for hip-length + short sleeves, or 6 for cropped length + short sleeves