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Description
Made for the warm, relaxed days of summer, the Breeze Shirt is a simple and casual pullover style with a loose, comfortable fit. Choose between long sleeves to protect skin from the harsh sun, or short flounce sleeves for a pretty detail.
Available in both shirt length and tunic length, the Breeze is a perfect summer top that makes a lovely beach cover-up too.
Skill level: Adventurous beginner
Fitting instructions: Included
Skills you will learn: How to sew French seams, facings, bound hem splits (optional), and a stand collar.
Video Support: A full course of clear, concise videos accompany this pattern, alongside a comprehensive written and photographed instruction booklet.
Sizing + Supplies
Choose between two size ranges:
Sizes 0-22 (A-L) Includes youth/tween sizes, bridging from where the children's sizes finish
Sizes 14-38 (H-T)
Click to view: Fabric Requirements + Finished Garment Measurement - Sizes 0-22 (A-L)
Click to view: Fabric Requirements + Finished Garment Measurement - Sizes 14-38 (H-T)
Make old things new again! Twig & Tale patterns pair wonderfully with recycled fabrics. Look to gently used light weight linen garments, and muslin baby wraps for inspiration.
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Sizes 0-22 (A-L)
Sizes 14-38 (H-T)
- Beautiful beginner-friendly French seams (no overlocker required) for a stunning finish inside and out
- Long sleeves, or short flounce sleeves
- Shirt or tunic length with straight or curved hem
- Optional hem splits and sleeve tabs
- Optional back elastic for shaping
Bonus Resources
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Introducing the Breeze Shirt for Children
- Introducing the Breeze Shirt for Adults
- The Breeze Shirt: Fabric Recommendations
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How to do a Fuller Abdomen Adjustment on your Breeze Shirt
- How to do a Fuller Seat Adjustment on your Breeze Shirt
- How to do a Fuller Bust Adjustment (FBA) for a Flat Front Garment - Adding a Dart
- How to do a Fuller Bust Adjustment (FBA) for a Flat Front Garment - No Dart
- How to do a Shoulder Width Adjustment for a Top with a Set In Sleeve
- How to do a Forward Shoulder Adjustment
- How to do a Fuller Upper Arm Adjustment for a Set In Sleeve
- How to Add Eyelets to the Breeze Shirt
- How to Add a Reverse Contrast Facing to the Breeze Shirt
- How to Add Pockets to the Breeze Shirt
- How to Sew French Seams
Printing Info + FAQ
This is a PDF pattern and includes three printing options:
- US Letter/A4 - tiled and designed to print on your home printer
- Copyshop - A0 wide-format file (33.1″ x 46.8″)
- Projector - specially-formatted and optimised for home projector use. Read more about using our projector files here
All pattern printing formats include “layers”, allowing you to print only the size(s) you need, or all of the sizes. A comprehensive sewing instruction tutorial is supplied.
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Cover images by Angela Schade and Lorraine Swanson
