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Trisha M.
Jenna Shirt

Loved making this shirt . First time making a shirt with a colour stand, tower placket and cuffs. I'm not going to lie, it was challenging, but, I did it. There were definitely lessons learnt. I am so happy with the outcome.

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Brigid R.
Just perfect

I was looking for a shirtdress pattern with an eye towards something very chic - I had a fancy dinner to go to, friends to impress, I wanted to make a statement. My instinct as a large woman was to go for something with a defined waist, very 50s new look, until I saw the sample pictures of the Jenna view C and something clicked. The combination of tailored collar with the loose angled waist seam and gathered skirt felt like it had the the potential to be crisp and effortless in a way that also promised to be comfortable, and there was something very appealing about wearing so much loose fabric but knowing there were enough smart tailoring details that I wasn’t simply hiding my body in a sack. I was not disappointed! Aside from lengthening the bodice and sleeves slightly (I’m both busty and very tall), I was able to make a view C size 2X as written and was blown away by how much I love the results. Will definitely be making another!

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Rosa B.
Jaw Dropping Jenna!

Made it, loved making it, amazed at how well it turned out. It is oversized but with the correct proportions, not like wearing your husband's shirt but more like it was tailored for you because it was. I used a green and cream/white striped cotton shirting and it was perfection.

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Jennifer W.
Great pattern!

I've been searching for a menswear-inspired button-up shirt pattern with traditional details -- a collar stand, tower placket, etc. -- and found it here. The instructions are good, and although I've never sewn a collar and stand this way before (and I've been sewing for 50+ years), the results were great. I won't go back to the "easy" way that commercial patterns use. I'll be making this shirt again and again. Thank you!

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@Si.Essentials
Wovens= not so scary!

I haven't sewn woven since high school (22 years ago!!) but was getting sick of doing knits (got back into sewing during COVID). I am soooo impressed with myself and soooo excited for how my Jenna shirt came out. It is crisp and polished and exactly what I wanted. The directions were so clear and took me step by step through a somewhat daunting process!!

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Nat
Loved making it, love wearing it!

The cropped version of the Jenna shirt is my favourite make so far, I found some of the technical elements challenging but the instructions and video guides made it all possible. I'm so pleased with the end result and it felt great to wear, looking forward to making the other versions.

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Calgary P.
Clear and reliable instructions

My first time using a Closet Core Pattern, and it did not disappoint! Oversized Oxford shirt turned out great, and gives me confidence to try other projects. Picture is from part way through the project. Excuse my messy hair

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Helen B.
The perfect shirt!

This shirt is a dream to sew with excellent instructions and beautiful details. I made a size small according to my measurements on the chart and I love the oversized fit. It's perfect in a light and airy fabric, I can throw it over any outfit.
1,000 more Jennas to come!!

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Linda
A beautifully constructed piece!

The perfect pattern to learn classic shirt making techniques. I recommend it!

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Juliet T.
Fun to sew, unique, very cute dress!

I am an intermediate sewer of a few years but this was my first time with a shirt collar, sleeve plackets, and flat felled seams. I found the instructions to be thoughtfully written and had no trouble following them. The fit and style is great for my midsize body type (42-36-48). This dress worked up beautifully in poplin for summer, and I can't wait to make a fall version

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Jeannette H.
Beautiful Shirt Pattern

I bought as a kit from Liz at Flying Bobbins. It is an amazing pattern I can’t recommend it highly enough, I’ve made two so far and I’m just wondering which fabric to use for my third 😊

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Sian C.
Fabulous pattern with great techniques

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’

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Deborah B.
Jenna Shirt

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

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Ruth M.
My new go-to shirt pattern!

I purchased the Jenna pattern only a month ago but I have already sewn up all 3 versions and I have to say they are some of my most favourite makes ever. The fit of the shirt is just right, finding that sweet spot between too oversized and too close and the instructions guide you through attaching the collar pieces so that you can get a really professional finish. I would highly recommend this pattern to anyone wanting to make their own shirts.

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T.P.
Designed for Success

The Jenna shirt pattern and the companion "Learn to Sew Button Up Shirts" course are a fabulous combination that are lovingly engineered for success. I'm so delighted with the results and with how much I learned from the videos. Heather and team are a joy to learn from! Thank you so much.

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Stephanie S.
Dreamy results from a perfect pattern

I’ve come to expect a level of excellence from Closet Core, and Jenna was no exception. Thoughtfully planned steps leave nothing to be desired and this is the only time I’ve seen a proper collar with a stand and not had to unpick at least once. I’ll be making more!

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Karen T.
A shirt for mom

This is the only the second button up shirt I have made. It was more complicated but I learned along the way. Shout out to Sew to Speak in Worthington, OH for the class I took to teach me how. The collars and cuffs were fiddly but worth it in the end. Mom loves her custom shirt I made with Penn State fabric. We Are!

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Gayatri
Fantastic pattern

This shirt pattern rejuvenated my interest in sewing 'proper' button-up shirts. The instructions for the cuff placket and collar are so clear and easy to follow. I've made one and have plans for a lot more. I did size down based on my measurements so it wasn't quite as over-sized but it still looks great. The finishes are so professional too!

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Rachel W.

Jenna Shirt + Shirtdress

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Anye J.v.R.
Best shirt pattern!

I have been sewing for about a year now and the one thing I struggle to master is a collar. Having used CCP for other projects, I just knew that they would create a collar "hack" as they did with the Frank jeans fly and the collar for the Jasika blazer. They did not disappoint. They patterns and instructions are next level.

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Madelaine R.

Jenna Shirt + Shirtdress