Heron Shirt
Regular price $16.50
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This pattern has a high, halter and open neck style options with long sleeve (standard or 2 part gather), short sleeve and sleeveless variations. A shirt for all seasons and a pattern with lots of versatility.
Super EASY to sew - the closed neck styles are great for beginners (with short or standard long sleeve). A perfect first shirt to sew without buttons or other closures. The open neck style is slightly more involved but still straightforward. If you are a beginner sewer wanting to extend yourself - the open neck style is perfect, and the gathered sleeves also a great "next step". You might like to trial it first in an up-cycled cotton sheet to build your confidence and your wardrobe at the same time. The easy-to-follow instructions build your skills as you sew.
The Heron Shirt is a sister to the Heron Dress with different sleeve options that are interchangeable.
This pattern also looks great as a beach cover up simply lengthened (see our version in an olive cotton lawn embroidery anglaise).
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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 on a mobile phone whilst in a fabric store.
The Heron Shirt is designed for light to mid-weight WOVEN fabrics.
We recommend rayon, silk, polyester, lightweight linen, cotton and cotton blends for summer. Please refer to the product images for inspiration on fabric types we have used.
*Please also note that all (new) fabric should be pre-washed in case of shrinkage. Some fabrics will not shrink but 100% cotton, linen and rayon are almost guaranteed to shrink. It doesn't hurt to be safe and remove any dodgy chemical build-up that may have occurred during printing anyway.
DIFFICULTY
The high neck options are great for confident beginners.
The open neck tops and 2-piece gathered sleeves are an easy intermediate level.
SIZE & FITTING
This is a loose-fitting garment. If you prefer it to be a little less "roomy" or you are "in-between" sizes then we suggest you err on the smaller size.
Each purchase comes with 4 sizes (please refer to the last image for size chart and international size comparisons):
Small - (NZ/AU/UK 6-8-10-12 | US 2-4-6-8)
Medium - (NZ/AU/UK 10-12-14-16 | US 6-8-10-12)
Large - (NZ/AU/UK 14-16-18-20 | US 10-12-14-16)
X-Large - (NZ/AU/UK 18-20-22-24 | US 14-16-18-20)
Sleeve Add On (NZ/AU/UK 6-16 | US 2-12)
Sleeve Add On (NZ/AU/UK 14-24 | US 10-20)
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 will not receive a hard copy printed pattern.*
For the Heron Shirt will receive a link to download 3 different PDF files:
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.
Reviews
Thought pattern be hard to put together ! But wow ! I mastered it ! First thing is to read pattern thoroughly ! Pages and pages to print out but I can see why now ! Makes things easier when cutting out ! The patterns all done for you ! Now Next step is to make the top !
AustraliaThe instructions were fabulous however I had trouble with the neckline. Maybe the fabric I used was too light and flowy. It’s wearable and will try in linen next time! Thank you. Julie
New ZealandI've only sewn children's clothes before so I was a liuttle nervous abou this but I found it even easier than the toddler's dresses I had so far attempted. Fitted well with great instructions and I'm going to make a 2nd as soon as I find a fabric
NetherlandsNice pattern, so far easy. However the sizes are not easy to understand for Europeans and if you are between sizes you need to think if you are comfortable enlarging a small pattern or reducing a big pattern. I don't like that set up
Hello Veronique, Thank you so much for taking the time to review the Heron Shirt sewing pattern. We try to give as much information as possible to help you choose your size. This shirt runs large so if you are in between sizes, we simply suggested choosing the smaller size. You shouldn't need to do any pattern adjustments as this pattern has a lot of ease (it is not tailored) so fitting is easy. Regards, Janine
United StatesVery easy to use pattern, went together so well we used it for my teen daughters first ever sewing project!! It makes up beautifully in a batik. My only complaint is having to buy a second heron pattern in a smaller size for the second shirt. I was very surprised all sizes were not included.
