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LEO SHIRT – PDF SEWING PATTERN
LEO SHIRT – PDF SEWING PATTERN
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Leo is a semi-oversized, straight-fit button-down shirt with dropped shoulders and a double layered back yoke, with the shoulder seam extending into the front side.
It features a pointed shirt collar with collar stand, centre front button placket with button and buttonhole closure, curved hem with the front side being shorter than the back. The hem is finished with topstitched bias binding on the inside.
The sleeve hem has three pleats, a placket and a plain cuff with buttons and buttonholes.
Leo has two patch pockets on the front.
Due to the nature of digital files, we do not accept returns on our PDF patterns or products.
SUITABLE FABRICS
Main fabric: Leo was designed for mid-weight woven fabrics with little to no stretch. Fabrics like linen, cotton shirtings such us poplin, chambray, Oxfords, viscose blends.
Interfacing: woven lightweight fusible interfacing or lightweight knit interfacing with low stretch.
SAMPLE INFORMATION
The yellow sewing instructions sample is made of 100% Irish linen.
NOTIONS
- 10 shirt buttons of 12 mm in diameter
- Lightweight woven fusible interfacing
- 1 Spool of matching thread
- 3—4 Spools of matching thread for overlocker (optional)
- Small amount of Wonderweb (optional)
TOOLS
- Sewing machine
- Overlocker (optional)
- Steam iron
- Chalk or any removable marker
- Ruler
- Wood clapper
- Sleeve board
- Buttonhole opener
- Hand sewing needle
- Matching thread
- Hand tacking/basting thread (no special thread required)
LEVEL & FILES
LEVEL
- Intermediate 3/5
FILES
- Complete photographed sewing instructions available in PDF - English only
- A0 Copyshop PDF file
- Plotter A0 width PDF file with continuous printing
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A4 paper format for Home Printing PDF file
- Letter paper format for Home Printing PDF file
- This is a multi-size sewing pattern set in layers
- Includes seam allowances
SIZE
6 to 22 UK, 34 to 50 EU, 2 to 18 US
All of our patterns are drafted to fit B cup size.
Available from bust 80 cm to 112 cm - 31 1/2" to 44"
Available from hip 87 cm to 119 cm - 34 1/4" to 46 3/4"
EASE ALLOWANCE & LENGTH
HEIGHT
The pattern is offered in two height groups: 160 and 170 cm (5’3” and 5’7”), when buying this pattern you should select the closest height to your body, if you are in the middle choose the tallest. Both patterns have exactly the same width around the body, the only difference is in the length.
If you are outside these groups, you may need to alter the pattern length at the lengthen/shorten lines marked on the pattern pieces.
For more info check our Size Cart page.
Customer Reviews
I just finished my first Leo shirt and have cut out a new one. I got a bit confused around the plackets and had a few accidental sewing on the wrong side but I’m so happy with how it turned out. I made a few small mods where I flat felled most of my internal seams as I don’t have an overlocker so didn’t want the internal messiness that came from zig zag. I added an extra button as I thought it worked better but it’s so flowy it wouldn’t have made much difference. I sized up because of my bust measurement so losing a small amount of internal space from the back for my felled seams wasn’t a deal breaker. I also interfaced my pockets as the fabric was so loose woven I needed the structure.
The pale fabric in the photos can make it a little hard to see on some of the trickier instructions but a few good reads and a little unpicking and I was fine.
I love this shirt and always feel like I learn from every pattern Bella makes! I’ve cut out a white poplin version and I’ll be making up another one in white linen as soon as I can
Bella Loves is by far the most comprehensive pattern I’ve dealt with. I’m a novice sewer who was looking for more of a challenge. This pattern hit the mark. The instructions were so clear and the shirt actually turned out gorgeously (wish I would have used a different fabric but that isn’t Bella’s fault)
Top likes:
Her instructions for using bias around the hem
The attention to detail in every single step
Cons:
I feel like she could have used a fabric with a contrasting back side. I really struggled with the sleeve plackets … but that could have been due to my inexperience
Note: I added the bias to right side of the back shirt for more character. I also added some floral for the sleeve plackets and under collar
A ce jour je n’ai pas reçu ma commande des 2 patrons
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Dear Bernadette,
I wish you had contacted me before the review, because this could have been sorted out very quickly.
I am not sure you're aware this is a PDF only sewing pattern, and shortly after purchasing you recieve the link to download the files via the email used during the checking out. There's no hard paper copy option.
The email goes straight to your email inbox, if you don't find it there sometimes in the Spam folder.
I have emailed you the the link a few days ago, I hope you were able to download them.
Regards,
Bella
Bella's drafting is always excellent and the fit of the shirt is just perfect. I always learn something new from Bella's instructions and this pattern was no exception, I don't think I've ever sewn a better collar! Love my finished shirt, thanks again Bella!
I finished my second version of this shirt and I just love them both. Fit and construction as well as the instructions are remarkable and I am thinking about the next version already.
Love making beautiful clothes
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