Jenna Shirt + Shirtdress
Nothing compares to an oversized menswear-inspired shirt when it comes to iconic wardrobe staples, and the Jenna Button-up shirt ticks all the boxes. Perfectly proportioned and loaded with polished and classic shirting details, Jenna features a loose fit, drop shoulder, deep back yoke, chest pocket, traditional shirt collar and collar stand, and a long sleeve with a classic tower placket and cuff. A dream styling piece that pairs with just about everything, Jenna will breathe new life into your closet.
View A is the perfect everyday button-up shirt, ending below the seat with a deeply curved hem. View B is a cropped button-up shirt with a straight hem. View C is a shirtdress with a gathered skirt panel.
Please note this pattern is available in Alpha Sizing, a new addition to our size range. This pattern spans from XXS (31" bust, 33" hip) to 4X (60" bust, 62" hip).
Recommended fabric:
- Light to midweight wovens and shirtings.
- For a crisp, classic shirt, choose structured wovens like poplin, chambray, oxford, broadcloth, and dobby and twill shirtings.
- For a softer effect, choose linen, Tencel, voile, viscose, silk, or flannel.
Customer Reviews
I made the shirt in a viscose twill and it's lovely. I'll make another but take an inch off the length (I'm 5'8"). I sized down by 1 so it wasn't too big after comparing the pattern to a couple of ready to wear shirts I have. The sew was fairly straightforward apart from the cuffs which I had to do twice for some reason. It was my first traditional shirt make and the instructions were generally clear. I have a kit from Guthrie & Ghani which comes with an extra tips video which was useful.
I am most impressed with this shirt pattern. The techniques for the collar and hem are brilliant and I will definitely be using them from now on.
The details, such as the hanging loop, look great and the cuff is wide enough to accommodate two buttons, again, lifting the shirt from ‘ordinary’
I was looking for a classic tailored shirt when I found Jenna. Perfect pattern for a boyfriend look but not too overly sized. Great directions, I will be trying other Closet Core patterns
I have sewn a few buttons up shirts and I have waited to get this pattern on payday. I love the boxy feel with the bigger back yoke. This is the first time I don’t have to tweak on the sleeve placket and able to sew it perfect first time. The only reason I give me 4 stars because the collar sewing and the side gussets instruction is not as user friendly as I had hoped. Hopefully, there will be a video tutorial for these in near future.
Je suis en pleine couture de Jenna, la chemise et les instructions sont très bien !