Tilly and the Buttons -Frida Shirt

Frida 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. Our 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 
• Fabric + Supplies

  Supplies

  • Fabric (see below)
  • Matching thread
  • Sewing machine and basic tools, incl buttonhole foot
  • Iron-on interfacing (similar weight to your fabric):
    - Sizes 1-10: 0.75m (7/8yd) for hip-length version, 0.6m (5/8yd) for cropped version
    - Sizes 11-15: 1.1m (1 ¼yd) for hip-length version, 0.9m (1yd) for cropped version
  • 10-13mm (3/8-1/2in) 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 sleeves
    - Sizes 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

  Fabric Suggestions

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

  For fabric requirements and sizing see the pattern back in images