Kalle Shirt & Shirtdress Pattern - Print Pattern
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I purchased the Kalle shirt/dress pattern as well as the sleeve PDF to bring with me to the U.K. to make over Christmas with my daughter. It got lost in the mail. When I contacted Closet Core to reorder another one, hoping to get the sale price, I was offered a replacement mailed right to the U.K. address. I only paid for the shipping. What a great response from a such a caring group.
Great pattern and nice design overall. I got confused with the instruction of the button band on one side and cut my fabric wrongly. I also had problem sewing the collar. But my two biggest issues are 1) the fabric sticks out on the back at the should blades and 2) I bought the sleeve extension version and finding it a bit too small where the sleeves join the body. Having said that I still give 4 stars and the output was beautiful.
This was my first shirt dress and I was intimidated but this pattern was perfect, along with the online sew-along. I was going to do sleeves but I didn’t read the directions properly (that’s one me) so kept it the short sleeves. The size 16 fit me perfectly with no alterations.
I just learned to sew this summer (from Closet Core patterns amazing learn to sew clothes class) and was able to make this pattern (with the help of the sew alongs) without too much frustration. It was difficult for a beginner, but the incredibly clear instructions made it possible. I'm pleased with the results. I made the dress, and it is a little boxy, but after adding a tie around the middle I think it makes it a lot more flattering! Also, I used cotton lawn, so it might be less boxy with a flowier fabric. Making the crop version next, and looking forward to trying out different fabrics! Thanks!
Great, fun pattern. Made the first one out of an inexpensive quilting cotton to get a feel for it before committing my good fabric. Can’t wait to make many variations.
I purchased the Kalle shirt/dress pattern as well as the sleeve PDF to bring with me to the U.K. to make over Christmas with my daughter. It got lost in the mail. When I contacted Closet Core to reorder another one, hoping to get the sale price, I was offered a replacement mailed right to the U.K. address. I only paid for the shipping. What a great response from a such a caring group.
Great pattern and nice design overall. I got confused with the instruction of the button band on one side and cut my fabric wrongly. I also had problem sewing the collar. But my two biggest issues are 1) the fabric sticks out on the back at the should blades and 2) I bought the sleeve extension version and finding it a bit too small where the sleeves join the body. Having said that I still give 4 stars and the output was beautiful.
This was my first shirt dress and I was intimidated but this pattern was perfect, along with the online sew-along. I was going to do sleeves but I didn’t read the directions properly (that’s one me) so kept it the short sleeves. The size 16 fit me perfectly with no alterations.
I just learned to sew this summer (from Closet Core patterns amazing learn to sew clothes class) and was able to make this pattern (with the help of the sew alongs) without too much frustration. It was difficult for a beginner, but the incredibly clear instructions made it possible. I'm pleased with the results. I made the dress, and it is a little boxy, but after adding a tie around the middle I think it makes it a lot more flattering! Also, I used cotton lawn, so it might be less boxy with a flowier fabric. Making the crop version next, and looking forward to trying out different fabrics! Thanks!
Great, fun pattern. Made the first one out of an inexpensive quilting cotton to get a feel for it before committing my good fabric. Can’t wait to make many variations.