Fantail Shirt & Sweatshirt

A sister top to the Fantail Tank but with full length raglan sleeves. Easy to sew with a designer twist, the center front hem gather adds unique interest and the lowered back hem ensures the top is flattering around the derriere. A lovely line is created from the center front down along the hip and around the rear hem creating a "fantail". The Fantail Shirt is a simple sew and the curved hem made easy with bias binding.

This is a trans-seasonal top that can take you from smart casual to work.

Easy. Different. Flattering and is a perfect match with the Sidewinder Pants.

STYLE OPTIONS: Round neck and "V" neck in a SHIRT or SWEATSHIRT option. Refer design sketch in product images.

TIPS for a creating a bias neckline here (pattern instructions are for a facing)

For inspiration,Pattern hacks and the Testers feedback you might like to read the Fantail Shirt/Sweatshirt blog right here.

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FABRIC

Please refer to the FABRIC REQUIREMENT CHART as one of the last images on this product listing. You can magnify this image if viewing it on a mobile phone whilst in a fabric store. 

FANTAIL SHIRT: Designed for woven fabrics, we recommend cotton, rayon, viscose, polyester crepe and light weight linen.
FANTAIL SWEATER: Sew with light to medium weight knits (jersey cotton, sweat shirting and merino wool).

DIFFICULTY

Confident Beginner | Easy Intermediate (4/10).
The Fantail Shirt can be sewn with or without an overlocker (serger) to neaten the seams.

 SIZE & FITTING

This is a loose fitting top to accommodate the sweatshirt and top design options. If you prefer it to be a little less "roomy" or you are "in between" sizes then we suggest you downsize (especially if making the top). 

Each purchase comes with 4 sizes (please refer last image for size chart and international size comparisons):

Small - (NZ/AU/UK 6-8-10-12  | US 2-4-6-8)                       AOx1 pg | PAHx20 pg
Medium - (NZ/AU/UK 10-12-14-16  | US 6-8-10-12)           AOx2 pg | PAHx22 pg
Large - (NZ/AU/UK 14-16-18-20  | US 10-12-14-16)           AOx2 pg | PAHx25 pg   
X-Large - (NZ/AU/UK 18-20-22-22  | US 14-16-18-20)       AOx2 pg | PAHx25 pg

WHAT DO I GET WITH MY PURCHASE?

Please note you are purchasing a digital pattern that will be sent directly to your email inbox after payment. You can print this pattern at home on A4 or US letter-sized paper or take it to a print shop for large scale printing (AO size). *You will not receive a hard copy printed pattern.*

Instant download available immediately after checkout includes:

1. Instructions

2. PAH Pattern file (PAH=Print at home)
For printing in A4 or US Letter on a home printer. Printing at home is the most cost-effective, and sticking your pattern tiles together to make your full size pattern is easy. Further information for printing at home can be found in our Resources section here. 

3. AO Pattern file
AO is a large scale file designed to be printed at a Print Copy Shop. You cannot print this on your home printer as it is too big. If you choose to use this large file you will pay extra to have it printed but you do not have to stick anything together.

You can use the ADOBE LAYERS FEATURE to open the PAH pattern file and print only the size you need (and eliminate the "noise" of the unwanted sizes). You can also use the URL and bookmark links within the file to quickly access information and support. Download Adobe Reader for free (for Windows and Mac) here.

PRINTING

Each size bundle comes with 4 sizes (please refer last image for size chart and international size comparisons - hover over the image to magnify).

Small - (NZ/AU/UK 6-8-10-12  | US 2-4-6-8)                       AOx1 pg | PAHx20 pg
Medium - (NZ/AU/UK 10-12-14-16  | US 6-8-10-12)           AOx2 pg | PAHx22 pg
Large - (NZ/AU/UK 14-16-18-20  | US 10-12-14-16)           AOx2 pg | PAHx25 pg   
X-Large - (NZ/AU/UK 18-20-22-22  | US 14-16-18-20)       AOx2 pg | PAHx25 pg

*PAH = Print At Home. For help printing at home click here.
AO= Large scale requiring a special printer. For help printing at a Copy Shop click here.