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We were chatting with Andrea on the sewcial last night about classic shirt patterns that work well for those of us with small frames - with set in sleeves, nothing fancy in the way of pintucks or gathers although perhaps some variants for cuffs and collars might be nice!

I had just acquired this pattern https://www.stylearc.com/shop/pdf-sewing-patterns/clayton-woven-shirt-pack-multi-size-pdf/ although it does now look as if the shoulders might be slightly dropped and today I have been having a browse around the web in between meetings. I have the following to add:

https://thefoldline.com/products/liesl-co-recital-shirt - it does have a pin tuck option but also a straight forward bodice part.

https://iampatterns.fr/en/product/ladies-sewing-pattern-bishop-sleeve-shirt-dress-irma/ possibly more of a blouse than a shirt

https://patternemporium.com/products/all-in-easy-fit-shirt-sewing-pattern dress and shirt included plus variants in sleeve lengths, collars etc.

https://www.beyondthepinkdoor.com/en-gb/collections/cashmerette-pdf-patterns/products/harrison-shirt-pdf-pattern fitted with Princess seams but a classic style

Adelle mentioned the https://itch-to-stitch.com/product/laon-shirt-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/ which is very similar to the Harrison

Do add to the list if you have any favourites....

· 4 hours ago
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A fantastic list Donnie - I would like to add the Pattern Scout Vivi blouse and dress - I made the dress a few years ago but changed the skirt for a half circle which was much better for me. But the blouse is lovely

https://patternscoutstudio.com/products/vivi-blouse-dress-pdf-sewing-pattern

· 2 hours ago

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