Kalle Shirt & Dress by Closet Core Patterns

With a loose, body-skimming silhouette and a number of interchangeable features, the Kalle Shirt and 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. Personalise your Kalle with a standard or band collar, an optional breast pocket, an inverted or box pleat, and button, popover or hidden placket.

Pattern Difficulty: Confident Beginner

Sizing: 0 – 20 (approx. UK 6 – 20)

Fabric: Any lightweight wooven fabric, 90 – 200gsm approx. Cotton Lawn, Poplin, chambray, linen, mixes. For a for drapey garment choose viscose, tencel, bamboo challis.

See chart in images for fabric lengths required according to your measurements.