Silmu is a stylish sewing pattern duo that includes a loose-fitting shirt and a midi-length shirt dress. Both variations feature a distinctive overlapping collar. The shirt variation also includes breast pockets, a back pleat, long sleeves with cuffs, and an uneven hem with side slits. The waist pleats of the dress variation make it loose at the top, while the skirt is lightly fitted. The dress also has pleated half sleeves and a tie closure at the back.
PATTERN PROPERTIES
- Patterns and instructions are in English
- All seam allowances are included
- Illustrated sewing instructions
- Non-overlapping pattern layout
PDF PATTERN
- Print-at-home PDF: 45 home printer pages
- Copy-shop PDF: Three A0 sheets
- Projector pattern
- PDF instructions
- Print preview
LEVEL : intermediate
Fabric recommendations
For both variations, choose a non-stretch, light-weight or medium-weight shirt fabric. The blouse fabric can be slightly lighter, while the dress can be made of a heavier but more drapey material.
Materials
- Shirt: fusible interfacing, 35 cm (1/2 yd)
- Dress: fusible interfacing, 130 cm (1 1/2 yd)
- Small buttons, 12 pcs
Fabric requirements
| Size EUR/US/UK |
Unit |
32/0/4 |
34/2/6 |
36/4/8 |
38/6/10 |
40/8/12 |
42/10/14 |
44/12/16 |
46/14/18 |
48/16/20 |
50/18/22 |
52/20/24 |
54/22/26 |
56/24/28 |
Shirt
| Fabric width 150 cm |
cm |
135 |
135 |
135 |
145 |
150 |
155 |
160 |
180 |
180 |
180 |
195 |
205 |
205 |
| Fabric width 115 cm |
cm |
170 |
170 |
195 |
210 |
210 |
215 |
220 |
225 |
230 |
245 |
250 |
255 |
270 |
| Fabric width 60" |
yd |
1 1/2 |
1 1/2 |
1 1/2 |
1 5/8 |
1 5/8 |
1 3/4 |
1 3/4 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 1/8 |
2 1/4 |
2 1/4 |
| Fabric width 45" |
yd |
1 7/8 |
1 7/8 |
2 1/8 |
2 1/4 |
2 1/4 |
2 3/8 |
2 3/8 |
2 1/2 |
2 1/2 |
2 5/8 |
2 3/4 |
2 3/4 |
3 |
Shirt dress
| Fabric width 150 cm |
cm |
190 |
190 |
195 |
200 |
210 |
215 |
225 |
240 |
270 |
290 |
310 |
320 |
335 |
| Fabric width 115 cm |
cm |
255 |
255 |
275 |
290 |
305 |
325 |
335 |
345 |
360 |
365 |
375 |
390 |
405 |
| Fabric width 60" |
yd |
2 1/8 |
2 1/8 |
2 1/8 |
2 1/8 |
2 1/4 |
2 3/8 |
2 1/2 |
2 5/8 |
3 |
3 1/8 |
3 3/8 |
3 1/2 |
3 5/8 |
| Fabric width 45" |
yd |
2 3/4 |
2 3/4 |
3 |
3 1/8 |
3 3/8 |
3 1/2 |
3 5/8 |
3 3/4 |
3 7/8 |
4 |
4 1/8 |
4 1/4 |
4 3/8
|
Note that for patterned or napped fabrics the fabric requirement may be higher.
Finished measurements
| Size EUR/US/UK |
Unit |
32/0/4 |
34/2/6 |
36/4/8 |
38/6/10 |
40/8/12 |
42/10/14 |
44/12/16 |
46/14/18 |
48/16/20 |
50/18/22 |
52/20/24 |
54/22/26 |
56/24/28 |
| Bust |
cm |
104.5 |
108.5 |
112.5 |
116.5 |
120.5 |
124.5 |
128.5 |
132.5 |
138.5 |
144.5 |
150.5 |
156.5 |
162.5 |
| inch |
41 1/8 |
42 3/4 |
44 1/4 |
45 7/8 |
47 1/2 |
49 |
50 5/8 |
52 1/8 |
54 1/2 |
56 7/8 |
59 1/4 |
61 5/8 |
64 |
| Waist, shirt |
cm |
104.5 |
108.5 |
112.5 |
116.5 |
120.5 |
124.5 |
128.5 |
132.5 |
138.5 |
144.5 |
150.5 |
156.5 |
162.5 |
| inch |
41 1/8 |
42 3/4 |
44 1/4 |
45 7/8 |
47 1/2 |
49 |
50 5/8 |
52 1/8 |
54 1/2 |
56 7/8 |
59 1/4 |
61 5/8 |
64 |
| Waist, dress |
cm |
61.5 |
65.5 |
69.5 |
73.5 |
77.5 |
81.5 |
85.5 |
89.5 |
95.5 |
101.5 |
107.5 |
113.5 |
119.5 |
| inch |
24 1/4 |
25 3/4 |
27 3/8 |
28 7/8 |
30 1/2 |
32 1/8 |
33 5/8 |
35 1/4 |
37 5/8 |
40 |
42 3/8 |
44 5/8 |
47 |
| Hip, dress |
cm |
92 |
96 |
100 |
104 |
108 |
112 |
116 |
120 |
126 |
132 |
138 |
144 |
150 |
| inch |
36 1/4 |
37 3/4 |
39 3/8 |
41 |
42 1/2 |
44 1/8 |
45 5/8 |
47 1/4 |
49 5/8 |
52 |
54 3/8 |
56 3/4 |
59 |
Length, shirt
(CB neck to hem) |
cm |
65.5 |
66 |
66 |
66.5 |
66.5 |
67 |
67 |
67.5 |
67.5 |
68 |
68 |
68.5 |
68.5 |
| inch |
25 3/4 |
26 |
26 |
26 1/8 |
26 1/8 |
26 3/8 |
26 3/8 |
26 5/8 |
26 5/8 |
26 3/4 |
26 3/4 |
27 |
27 |
Length, dress
(CB waist to hem) |
cm |
80.5 |
80.5 |
80.5 |
80.5 |
80.5 |
80.5 |
80.5 |
80.5 |
80.5 |
80.5 |
80.5 |
80.5 |
80.5 |
| inch |
31 3/4 |
31 3/4 |
31 3/4 |
31 3/4 |
31 3/4 |
31 3/4 |
31 3/4 |
31 3/4 |
31 3/4 |
31 3/4 |
31 3/4 |
31 3/4 |
31 3/4 |
