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Tilly And The Buttons Frida Shirt Sewing Pattern

The Tilly And The Buttons Frida Shirt is an easy-going shirt pattern with timeless details and a modern, relaxed fit. With two sleeve styles and hem lengths, it's a wearable and versatile addition to your me-made wardrobe. The signature easy-to-follow photo instructions guide you through each step so you can sew with confidence, whether you’re making your first shirt or your fiftieth.

  • Boxy silhouette with dropped shoulders
  • Button-front opening with classic two-piece collar and stand 
  • Lined yoke and box pleat at the back 
  • Choice of casual short sleeves or long sleeves pleated into cuffs with plackets 
  • Optional curved patch pocket 
  • Choice of hip-length hem or contemporary cropped version 
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Sewing pattern cover for 'Frida' shirt with two hemline & sleeve options by Tilly and the Buttons.
Woman wearing a light purple shirt and white pants against a teal background
Woman wearing a light purple shirt against a teal background
Woman wearing a light purple shirt against a teal background
Person wearing a light purple shirt against a teal background
Purple shirt with rolled-up sleeve and hand wearing a ring against a teal background
Person wearing a light purple button-up shirt against a teal background
Woman wearing a colorful shirt and shorts set with a yellow top on a yellow background
Woman wearing a colorful shirt with a banana pattern on a yellow background
Woman wearing a colorful shirt with banana and leaf pattern on a yellow background
Technical drawing of a shirt with long and short sleeves on a white background
Pattern size chart for clothing with measurements and size recommendations.
Measurement chart for clothing with fabric suggestions, body measurements, and fabric requirements.

Size Range

Bust 30"-60", waist 24"-53" and hips 33"-61"

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Improvers

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Fabric

Light- to medium-weight woven fabrics such as cotton lawn, poplin, dobby, shirting, chambray, flannel, fine needlecord, washed linen, viscose (rayon).

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Sizing

UK 6-34

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Notions

  • Iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric)Sizes 1-10: 0.75m for hip-length version, 0.6m for cropped versionSizes 11-15: 1.1m for hip-length version, 0.9m for cropped version
  • 10-13mm buttons:Sizes 1-6: 8 for hip-length + long sleeves, 7 for cropped length + long sleeves, 6 for hip-length + short sleeves, or 5 for cropped length + short sleevesSizes 7-15: 9 for hip-length + long sleeves, 8 for cropped length + long sleeves, 7 for hip-length + short sleeves, or 6 for cropped length + short sleeves