Kalle Shirt & Shirtdress Pattern
With a loose, body-skimming silhouette and a number of interchangeable features, the Kalle Shirt & Shirtdress is the ultimate in chic, easy dressing.
View A is cropped with a wide-faced hem, View B is a tunic length shirt inspired by classic men's oxfords, and View C is a stylish shirtdress with a high-low hem. All versions feature a subtly curved yoke, short dolman sleeves with arm cuffs, and a dramatically shaped hem.
Personalize your Kalle with a standard or band collar, an optional breast pocket, an inverted or box pleat, and button, popover or hidden placket.
Sizes: 0-20 (print and PDF) and 14-32 (PDF)
Recommended fabric:
- Make a fluid, drapey Kalle with soft fabrics like tencel, linen, rayon challis and silk crepe de chine. Crisper fabrics like poplin, chambray, voile, flannel and traditional shirtings will create a more structured silhouette.
See our guide to printing & assembling PDF files here.
View all sewing tutorials, videos and blog posts about this pattern here.
Customer Reviews
Fantastic pattern and instructions. Have made two shirt dresses with different features. Such a great all round garment. Thanks!
Although it says these are LONG sleeves, they are not. Look at the picture closely-they are 3/4 sleeves. I added an inch, as is my usual for Closet Core and was shocked at how short they are. Next make, I will add a total of 4". So disappointed; I expect better from Closet Core. They do set in perfectly, and the placket is A+.
J'ai adoré coudre cette robe chemise.
J'adore ce patron.
Très facile à coudre.
C'est devenu mon patron fétiche
Nothing — love it!
I absolutely LOVE this dress and pattern! I am 5’2”, 27” waist, 36” hips, and 32” bust and cut the smallest size but lengthened it by several inches so the front hit just below my knee and the back hangs right around my calves. There is definitely a lot of ease in this pattern— the dress hangs like a paperbag fit, but with a belt to cinch it in at the waist it looks so cute!! I wear this dress probably the most out of all of my makes because it’s so cute and comfortable, and because I lengthened it, it makes it suitable to wear anywhere from running errands to work to church. The instructions were very clear and easy to follow, as all Closet Core Patterns are I have found. Love it! Thank you!!
