Kalle Shirt & Shirtdress Pattern

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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.

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    Jodie S.
    Love the Kalle!

    This is the most comfortable shirt I have ever made. Love the cut and easy to follow instructions. Closet core offer a number of interesting variations-such a valued point of difference! This is going to be a favourite...

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    Emily C.
    Awesome pattern

    Fantastic pattern and instructions. Have made two shirt dresses with different features. Such a great all round garment. Thanks!

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    Diane Kinney

    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+.

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    Carole D.
    Robe chemise kalle

    J'ai adoré coudre cette robe chemise.
    J'adore ce patron.
    Très facile à coudre.
    C'est devenu mon patron fétiche

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    Susan Davison

    Nothing — love it!