The Leila Shirt is a loose fitting shirt that feels simple and elegant. This cut features a very dropped shoulder with an exaggerated roomy fit around the body, full sleeves with an extra long placket and back gathering details. It's a perfect piece for the height of summer for a breezy feel that covers the skin.
More info about this pattern can be found in the modern sewing company website.
Language: English
Sizing: Sizes EU 32 - 56 (UK 4 - 28) (with PDF Layers)
Skill level: intermediate
Suitable fabrics: This piece works well in linens, cottons and other fabrics with a good drape.
Fabric requirements: the lay-plans are done on a single layer of fabric to reduce wastage.
Self Fabric width 150cm | Sizes 34 - 40 = 160cm | Sizes 42 - 48 = 190cm | Sizes 46 - 56 = 200cm
Self Fabric width 110cm | Sizes 34 - 40 = 220cm | Sizes 42 - 48 = 280cm | Sizes 18 - 28 = choose fabric with more width
Materials list: Fabric, 10 x buttons (around 1cm), thread, about 40cm of good quality fusing
Pages to print: Instructions - 15, A4/US Letter - 36, A0 - 2
Using PDF layers:
All of our patterns come with PDF layers so you can select the sizes you want to view and print. To do this you’ll need a PDF viewer such as Adobe Acrobat Reader (this is free to download).