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Kalle Shirt & Shirtdress Pattern - Print Pattern

Kalle Shirt-Dress Pattern // Closet Core Patterns
Kalle Shirt-Dress Pattern // Closet Core Patterns
Kalle Shirt-Dress Pattern // Closet Core Patterns
Kalle Shirt-Dress Pattern // Closet Core Patterns
Kalle Shirt-Dress Pattern // Closet Core Patterns
Kalle Button-down Shirt Pattern // Tunic with popover placket // Closet Core Patterns
Kalle Button-down Shirt Pattern // Tunic with popover placket // Closet Core Patterns
Kalle Button-down Shirt Pattern // Tunic with popover placket // Closet Core Patterns
Kalle Button-down Shirt Pattern // Tunic with popover placket // Closet Core Patterns
Kalle Button-down Shirt Pattern // Tunic with popover placket // Closet Core Patterns
Kalle Button-down Shirt Pattern // Tunic with popover placket // Closet Core Patterns
Kalle Shirt-Dress Pattern // Closet Core Patterns
Kalle Shirt-Dress Pattern // Closet Core Patterns
Kalle Button-down Shirt Pattern // Cropped shirt with band collar // Closet Core Patterns
Kalle Button-down Shirt Pattern // Cropped shirt with band collar // Closet Core Patterns
Kalle Button-down Shirt Pattern // Cropped shirt with band collar // Closet Core Patterns
Kalle Button-down Shirt Pattern // Cropped shirt with band collar // Closet Core Patterns
Kalle Shirt + Shirt-Dress Pattern // Pattern Envelope // Closet Core Patterns
Kalle Shirt + Shirt-Dress Pattern // Pattern Envelope Back // Closet Core Patterns
Kalle Shirt + Shirt-Dress Pattern // Technical Flats // Closet Core Patterns
$20.00 USD

With a loose, body-skimming silhouette and a number of interchangeable features, the Kalle Shirt & Shirtdress is the ultimate in chic, easy dressing.

View A is cropped with a wide-faced hem, View B is a tunic length shirt inspired by classic men's oxfords, and View C is a stylish shirtdress with a high-low hem. All versions feature a subtly curved yoke, short dolman sleeves with arm cuffs, and a dramatically shaped hem.

Personalize your Kalle with a standard or band collar, an optional breast pocket, an inverted or box pleat, and button, popover or hidden placket.

Related Products: Kalle Sleeve PDF Pattern Expansion

Sizes: Currently available in sizes 0-20 only

  • See our guide to printing & assembling PDF files here.
  • Model notes: Our model is 5'-8" and is wearing a size 12. 

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Customer Reviews

Based on 46 reviews
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K.M.
Excellent customer service

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.

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V.
Finished my first skirt

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.

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L.B.
Perfect shirt dress!

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.

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L.A.
Great results, accessible for beginners

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!

S
S.K.
Great staple... can’t wait to make more!!

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.

S
S.M.
Kalle Shirt

Wonderful pattern and easy to follow instructions! I got plenty of wear out of it as I made the short version in a white linen.

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Customer Reviews

Based on 46 reviews
87%
(40)
11%
(5)
2%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
K
K.M.
Excellent customer service

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.

V
V.
Finished my first skirt

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.

L
L.B.
Perfect shirt dress!

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.

L
L.A.
Great results, accessible for beginners

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!

S
S.K.
Great staple... can’t wait to make more!!

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.

S
S.M.
Kalle Shirt

Wonderful pattern and easy to follow instructions! I got plenty of wear out of it as I made the short version in a white linen.

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