Women's shirt

• Back1× on fold, 28 by 66 cm
• Front2×, 31 by 68 cm
• Sleeve2×, 37 by 58 cm
• Cuff4×, 23 by 8 cm
• Collar stand2× on fold, 22 by 5 cm
• Collar2× on fold, 23 by 7 cm

• Height168.0 cm
• Bust92.0 cm
• Waist76.0 cm
• Hip101.0 cm
• Neck37.2 cm
• Back length (nape to waist)40.6 cm
• Front length (neck point to waist)45.4 cm
• Across back35.9 cm
• Shoulder length12.3 cm
• Waist to hip21.0 cm
• Arm length60.1 cm
• Bicep29.4 cm
• Wrist16.2 cm

• Bust ease10.0
• Waist ease12.0
• Bust dart toSide seam
• Bust dart width6.0
• Shoulder ease0.0
• Neck widening0.0
• Extra front neck drop0.0
• Hip ease8.0
• Length below waist20.0
• Waist dartsYes
• Button stand1.5
• Collar stand height3.0
• Collar height4.5
• Collar point1.5
• Cap height / armhole0.26
• Cap ease0.5
• Cuff height6.0
• Cuff ease3.0
• Sleeve lengthAs drafted
• Patch pocketsNone

• Finished bust102.0
• Finished hip111.0
• Length from nape60.6
• Collar stand ½21.1
• Sleeve cap42.8
• Cap ease0.5
• Sleeve width35.2
• Sleeve length56.1

1. Cut and markCut every piece with the grain arrow parallel to the selvedge. Transfer the notches, the dart points and the marks with tailor's chalk or a short snip into the seam allowance.
2. InterfacingFuse interfacing to the collar, stand, cuffs, waistband, facings and front edges before sewing anything.
3. DartsSew each dart from the wide end to the point, the last stitches right on the fold. Tie the threads at the point, do not backstitch. Press waist darts towards the centre, bust darts downwards.
4. Button standsFold and press the button stands on both fronts and stitch them down.
5. ShouldersSew the shoulder seams, the back eased onto the front. Press open.
6. CollarMake up the collar, turn and press, then sandwich it in the stand. Sew the stand to the neckline and close it from the outside.
7. SleevesEase the sleeve cap with two rows of long stitches and sew the sleeve into the open armhole flat, matching the notches.
8. Side seamsSew the side seams and the sleeve underarm seams in one line, from the hem to the sleeve end.
9. CuffsFinish the sleeve plackets, pleat the sleeve hem to fit and attach the cuffs.
10. HemTurn up the hem twice and stitch, or catch it by hand.
11. ButtonsMark and sew the buttonholes, then the buttons opposite them.

• 110 cm wide2.2 m
• 140 cm wide1.5 m
• 150 cm wide1.5 m

Estimated from the pieces laid out with seam allowance, grain along the selvedge. Add more for matching checks or stripes. The editor shows the layout.