As the name suggests, Closet Core Patterns design 'core' patterns for your wardrobe, i.e. a capsule wardrobe! The Jenna sewing pattern is most definitely a versatile one for your wardrobe needs.
Nothing compares to an oversized menswear-inspired shirt when it comes to iconic wardrobe staples, and the Jenna Button-up shirt ticks all the boxes. Perfectly proportioned and loaded with polished and classic shirting details, Jenna features a loose fit, drop shoulder, deep back yoke, chest pocket, traditional shirt collar and collar stand, and a long sleeve with a classic tower placket and cuff. A dream styling piece that pairs with just about everything, Jenna will breathe new life into your closet.
We skipped the traditional back pleat in lieu of a charming hang loop, but kept things classic with a collar stand, long sleeve with tower placket and cuff, and patch pocket over the bust. Best of all, we created 3 unique views to give you a ton of mileage with this pattern.
View A is the perfect everyday button-up shirt, ending below the seat with a deeply curved and exaggerated hem. It also features an optional hem gusset at the side seam for stability
View B is cropped at high hip with a straight hem, and pairs super well with high-waisted bottoms. It would also make a cute layering piece with delicate dresses.
View C is an easy shirtdress. Gathered panels create a breezy midi-length shirt dress, so lovely in lightweight fabrics like viscose and silk.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: XXS (31" bust, 33" hip) to 4X (60" bust, 62" hip)
Fabrics and Notions:
Jenna works well with so many fabrics, light to midweight wovens and shirtings! For a crisp, classic shirt we recommend structured woven fabrics like poplin, chambray, oxford, and broadcloth. For a softer and drapier shirt or dress, choose linen, Tencel, voile, viscose, silk or flannel. All views also require shirt buttons and fusible interfacing.
View A (Shirt)
45" / 1.15m: XXS-L = 3yd/2.7m, XL-1X = 3.25yd/3m, 2X-4X = 4yd/3.6m
58" / 1.5m: XXS-S = 2yd/1.8m, M-L = 2.25yd/2m, XL-1X = 2.75yd/2.5m, 2X-4X = 3yd/2.7m
View B (Crop)
45" / 1.15m: XXS-L = 2.5yd/2.3m, XL-1X = 2.75yd/2.5m, 2X-3X = 3.25yd/3m, 4X = 3.75yd/3.4m
58" / 1.5m: XXS-S = 1.75yd/1.6m, M-L = 2yd/1.8m, XL-1X = 2.25yd/2m, 2X-4X = 2.75yd/2.5m
View C (Dress)
45" / 1.15m: XXS-S = 5yd/4.6m, M-L = 6yd/5.5m, XL-1X = 6.5yd/5.9m, 2X-3X = 7yd/6.4m, 4X = 7.25yd/6.6m
58" / 1.5m: XXS-S = 3.5yd/3.2m, M-L = 3.75yd/3.4m, XL-1X = 4.75yd/4.3m, 2X-3X = 5.5yd/5m, 4X = 6.25yd/5.7m
- Fusible interfacing 0.5yd/0.5m. Lid to midweight woven for a softer effect or crisp non-woven for sturdier cuffs and collars
- 13-15mm shirt buttons (View A: 12, View B: 10, View C: 9)
- Sewing thread
- Marking Tool
Seam Allowance: Our patterns for woven fabrics have a 5/8 seam allowance included.
Photo Credits: Closet Core Studio Inc
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Only the sewing pattern is supplied - photos are for reference only for what the finished garment could look like.