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.

Related Products: Kalle Sleeve PDF Pattern Expansion

Sizes: 0-20 (print and PDF) and 14-32 (PDF) 

See our guide to printing & assembling PDF files here

    SUGGESTED 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.



    YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (SIZES 0-20)


    View A (Cropped)

    45" / 1.15m: 0-6 = 2yd/1.8m, 8-20 = 2.25yd/2m

    58" / 1.5m: 0-6 = 1.5yd/1.4m, 8-14 = 1.75yd/1.6m, 16-20 =  2yd/1.85m



    View B (Tunic)
    45" / 1.15m: 
    0-14 = 2.5yd/2.3m, 16-20 = 2.75yd/2.5m
    58" / 1.5m: 
    0-6 = 1.75yd/1.6m, 8-14 = 2yd/1.85m, 16-20 = 2.25yd/2m



    View C (Shirtdress)
    45" / 1.15m: 
    0-14 = 2.75yd/2.5m, 16-20 =  3yd/2.75m
    58" / 1.5m: 
    0-6 = 2yd/1.85m, 8-14 =  2.25yd/2m, 16-20 = 2.5yd/2.25m



    YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (SIZES 14-32)


    View A (Cropped)

    45" / 1.15m: 14-20= 2.25yd/2m, 22-32= 3yd/2.75m
    58" / 1.5m:
    14-20 = 2yd/1.85m, 22-32= 2.25yd/2m



    View B (Tunic)
    45" / 1.15m:
    14-20= 3yd/2.75m, 22-32= 3.25yd/3m
    58" / 1.5m:  
    14-20 = 2.5yd/2.25m, 22-32 = 2.75yd/2.5m



    View C (Shirtdress)
    45" / 1.15m:
     14-20 = 3.5yd/3.2m, 22-32 = 3.75yd/3.4m
    58" / 1.5m: 
    14-20 = 2.75yd/2.5m, 22-32 = 3.25yd/3.2m



    ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES



    • Lightweight fusible interfacing

    • 1/2" shirt buttons (0-20: cropped = 5, tunic = 8, dress = 9, popover placket = 4, 14-32: cropped = 7, tunic = 9, dress = 11, popover placket = 4)

    • Polyester thread

    Sewing level: Intermediate



    Sizes: 0-20 and 14-32 (see our sizing chart here



    Finished measurements: See complete final measurements here



    Instructions: English & French (French instructions available as PDF only)



    Print at Home File (Letter & A4): 0-20 = 46 pages, 14-32 =60 pages, sizes are layered.



    Copy Shop (36"x48" / A0): 0-20 = 2.5 pages, 14-32 = 3 pages, sizes are layered.






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    Dena G.
    Kalle Shirt dress

    First I ordered the pattern , which was before the 14 range and cup size came out and I just could not make it fit. Then the curve size range appeared( and not being prepared to admit defeat) I ordered the pdf of the curve range, 14 curve and 3 Kalle’s later , one long and two regular length later and I am thrilled. I also made the long sleeve as well. I see many adaptions of this in the future.
    I did make Forward Shoulder Adj, also took in side seam from below the bust down to hem on front and back by about an inch and the collar height I reduced by 1/2” all for my body type. Played with the high low hem a bit to make them both the same front and back. Easy to follow instructions and and a nice look. I am So Happy to make something that looks nice and fits. Thank you CLOSET CORE. And a special thanks to Bella Citadel for her blog on her Kalle dress, her down to earth approach and pictures encouraged me to keep persisting.

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    D.G.
    Kalle Shirt dress

    First I ordered the pattern , which was before the 14 range and cup size came out and I just could not make it fit. Then the curve size range appeared( and not being prepared to admit defeat) I ordered the pdf of the curve range, 14 curve and 3 Kalle’s later , one long and two regular length later and I am thrilled. I also made the long sleeve as well. I see many adaptions of this in the future.
    I did make Forward Shoulder Adj, also took in side seam from below the bust down to hem on front and back by about an inch and the collar height I reduced by 1/2” all for my body type. Played with the high low hem a bit to make them both the same front and back. Easy to follow instructions and and a nice look. I am So Happy to make something that looks nice and fits. Thank you CLOSET CORE. And a special thanks to Bella Citadel for her blog on her Kalle dress, her down to earth approach and pictures encouraged me to keep persisting.

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    C.P.
    Great instructions!

    I've made two versions of this pattern and I really like it. The instructions are very clear and complete. This pattern is very customizable so you can use the same pattern and get multiple kinds of shirts and dresses.

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    Cheryl P.
    Great instructions!

    I've made two versions of this pattern and I really like it. The instructions are very clear and complete. This pattern is very customizable so you can use the same pattern and get multiple kinds of shirts and dresses.

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    H.S.
    Kalle Shirt dress

    I am just now working on a practice garment in chambray of the Kalle Shirt dress. So far the directions are well written and easy to follow. It is difficult to tell if the pattern runs true to size as I am always doing something new for a different friend. I also ordered the PDF sleeve extension. I am not a fan of PDF patterns as they end up taking an inordinate amount of paper and extra time messing with my printer. I anticipate that I will be using this pattern quite a bit for garments for friends.

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    Based on 94 reviews
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    Dena G.
    Kalle Shirt dress

    First I ordered the pattern , which was before the 14 range and cup size came out and I just could not make it fit. Then the curve size range appeared( and not being prepared to admit defeat) I ordered the pdf of the curve range, 14 curve and 3 Kalle’s later , one long and two regular length later and I am thrilled. I also made the long sleeve as well. I see many adaptions of this in the future.
    I did make Forward Shoulder Adj, also took in side seam from below the bust down to hem on front and back by about an inch and the collar height I reduced by 1/2” all for my body type. Played with the high low hem a bit to make them both the same front and back. Easy to follow instructions and and a nice look. I am So Happy to make something that looks nice and fits. Thank you CLOSET CORE. And a special thanks to Bella Citadel for her blog on her Kalle dress, her down to earth approach and pictures encouraged me to keep persisting.

    D
    D.G.
    Kalle Shirt dress

    First I ordered the pattern , which was before the 14 range and cup size came out and I just could not make it fit. Then the curve size range appeared( and not being prepared to admit defeat) I ordered the pdf of the curve range, 14 curve and 3 Kalle’s later , one long and two regular length later and I am thrilled. I also made the long sleeve as well. I see many adaptions of this in the future.
    I did make Forward Shoulder Adj, also took in side seam from below the bust down to hem on front and back by about an inch and the collar height I reduced by 1/2” all for my body type. Played with the high low hem a bit to make them both the same front and back. Easy to follow instructions and and a nice look. I am So Happy to make something that looks nice and fits. Thank you CLOSET CORE. And a special thanks to Bella Citadel for her blog on her Kalle dress, her down to earth approach and pictures encouraged me to keep persisting.

    C
    C.P.
    Great instructions!

    I've made two versions of this pattern and I really like it. The instructions are very clear and complete. This pattern is very customizable so you can use the same pattern and get multiple kinds of shirts and dresses.

    C
    Cheryl P.
    Great instructions!

    I've made two versions of this pattern and I really like it. The instructions are very clear and complete. This pattern is very customizable so you can use the same pattern and get multiple kinds of shirts and dresses.

    H
    H.S.
    Kalle Shirt dress

    I am just now working on a practice garment in chambray of the Kalle Shirt dress. So far the directions are well written and easy to follow. It is difficult to tell if the pattern runs true to size as I am always doing something new for a different friend. I also ordered the PDF sleeve extension. I am not a fan of PDF patterns as they end up taking an inordinate amount of paper and extra time messing with my printer. I anticipate that I will be using this pattern quite a bit for garments for friends.