Yves Shirt

There's a quiet satisfaction in crafting something with your own hands, especially when it's a piece your child will wear with joy and comfort. The Yves Shirt combines practicality with a touch of uniqueness, featuring an asymmetrical button closure that makes this shirt stand out from the rest. Its minimalist design ensures that it’s as easy to wear as it is to make, making it a wonderful project for advanced beginners looking to hone their skills.

Designed for light to medium-weight woven fabrics, this shirt’s relaxed, loose fit provides freedom of movement, while its long sleeves and straight-cut silhouette keep things simple yet refined. The side-button closure adds a subtle element of style that elevates the overall look, making it equally suitable for school days, family gatherings, or playtime.

With sizes ranging from 1 to 12 years, the Yves Shirt offers versatility and longevity, growing alongside your child. This is a timeless piece that pairs beautifully with many wardrobe essentials, making it a thoughtful, handmade addition to any outfit.

By sewing garments like this, you contribute to a slower, more meaningful approach to clothing, creating pieces that embody love, care, and craftsmanship.

The Yves Shirt features a loose, straight-cut silhouette with an asymmetrical front panel and side-button closure for an eye-catching, modern look. Its round neckline and simple, long sleeves make it both stylish and practical, offering a clean, understated aesthetic that suits any occasion.

• Side-button asymmetrical closure
• Round neckline
• Long sleeves
• Loose, straight silhouette
• Relaxed fit

This pattern is perfect for Advanced Beginners to Intermediate sewists, providing a range of options to match your developing skills. It's suited for those familiar with basic sewing techniques and terminology.

This shirt works best with light to medium-weight woven fabrics without stretch. For a breathable, easy-wearing shirt that transitions effortlessly between seasons consider fabrics like:

• Linen
• Cotton poplin
• Chambray
• Light denim
• Cotton twill

For the calculations provided in the fabric requirement table, we have used the standard European fabric width, which is typically 140 cm (55 inches).

Please note that different fabrics can shrink differently after washing, so we recommend adding extra fabric to account for this shrinkage. It's advisable to purchase additional fabric to ensure you have enough for your project.

You’ll need 5-6 buttons (Ø 1-1.2 cm) and light fusible interfacing to complete this project.

Your package includes a set of easy-to-follow sewing instructions, complemented by detailed illustrations to enhance your sewing experience. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step instructions, details on printing and assembling pattern tiles, fabric layouts, and fabric requirements—giving you everything you need to successfully complete your project.

Comprehensive pattern files are available in multiple PDF formats:

• A4 and US Letter Print-at-home files.
• A0 copy shop files for large-scale printing.
• Projector file for modern, paperless cutting.