ZW Cropped Shirt - Printed or PDF Sewing Pattern

ZW Cropped Shirt - Printed or PDF Sewing PatternLANGUAGE: ENGLISH This sewing pattern uses zero waste pattern cutting and is designed to fit on a particular size fabric. It comprises of instructions showing you how to draw shapes directly onto your fabric, leaving no waste. With the exception of some small printable templates to help in the cutting process, no large paper pattern pieces are required. You can purchase this pattern as a PDF Sewing Pattern or Printed Sewing Pattern. For more details

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

This sewing pattern uses zero waste pattern cutting and is designed to fit on a particular size fabric. It comprises of instructions showing you how to draw shapes directly onto your fabric, leaving no waste. With the exception of some small printable templates to help in the cutting process, no large paper pattern pieces are required. You can purchase this pattern as a PDF Sewing Pattern or Printed Sewing Pattern. For more details see below:

PDF SEWING PATTERN: This is a PDF sewing pattern download which includes the sewing instructions, cutting instructions and printable templates required to make this garment. All instructions are formatted for A4/US Letter paper and can be printed easily on a home computer. The only printing required for this pattern are the templates, all other instructions can be viewed as a PDF. 

PRINTED SEWING PATTERN: This is a PRINTED workbook which includes an Instruction booklet, a Cutting Plan booklet, and templates all contained in a brown card folder measuring approximately 21cm x 30cm. All printing and assembling is done in Sweden.

*This pattern is for personal and non-profit use only and should not be used for commercial purposes in any way.

The Method

Zero waste pattern cutting is a bit like a puzzle. It is a method of pattern drafting where you utilise a length of fabric end to end by strategically planning your pattern pieces so that everything is used. This pattern does not require printing of large pattern pieces, instead you draw your pattern pieces directly onto your fabric with the aid of a cutting plan and templates. We love working with this method for 3 reasons:

1. More flexibility: This method allows for easy changes such as using different fabric widths and making simple fit and design changes yourself. Using patterns that fit into a zero waste square or rectangular block is a very efficient way to work. It means that it is easier to patchwork together remnants or use left over fabrics you already have lying around.

2. An easy way to learn to self draft your own patterns : Working this way will help you to start building a toolbox of skills, and you will learn an alternative method of self drafting your own sewing patterns, which are super easy for beginners to understand.

3. Less fabric and paper waste: Without having to print full scale paper patterns for all pieces you save on a lot of paper, and you will have little to no fabric waste during the cutting and sewing process!

Description

Sewing Level: Confident Beginner

The Zero Waste (ZW) Cropped Shirt is an oversized style which has an attached neck band with buttons and button holes. It has decorative facings attached at the back and sides. It comes with a hack option to make a longer sleeve with a gathered hem and sleeve hem band. This pattern is very easy to lengthen or shorten yourself, and to use with different fabric widths.

Recommended Tools

Sewing machine, iron, chalk or dissolvable pen, scissors, large right angle ruler and/or long straight ruler.

Techniques Used

Button holes. Attached neck band. Facings. 

PDF Pattern/Instruction Booklet: Includes measurements in both metric (centimetres) and US imperial (inches). Booklet/Templates are printable on both A4 or US Letter Paper size. 

Size Chart

This is a 'one size' pattern which comes in two size ranges. The pattern includes instructions for all sizes: 

Size ONE (EU 36 - 44)

Size TWO  (EU 46 - 52)

Plus information and tips to size up further up to a 150cm bust/hip.

*These measurement are based on using a fabric that is 145cm / 57 inches wide. You can make this top larger or smaller by choosing a fabric with a wider or narrower width. 

SIZE CHART SIZE ONE: Chest/bust 86-104cm, waist 66-84cm / 26-33", hip 88-108cm / 34-42"

SIZE CHART SIZE TWO: Chest/bust 105-128cm / 41-50", waist 85-110cm / 34-42", hip 109-135cm / 43-53"

FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS SIZE ONE

-Length, shoulder to hem: 54 cm / 21 1/4 inches

-Body circumference: 125cm / 49 1/4 inches

-Sleeve length, neck to sleeve hem: 30cm / 11 3/4 inches

-Sleeve/bicep circumference: 53cm / 20 3/4 inches

FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS SIZE TWO

*Based on using a fabric that is 145cm / 57 inches wide. You can make this top larger or smaller by choosing a fabric with a wider or narrower width. 

-Length, shoulder to hem: 59 cm / 23 1/4 inches

-Body circumference: 140cm / 55 inches

-Hip Circumference: 155cm / 61 inches

-Sleeve length, neck to sleeve hem: 40.5cm / 16 inches

-Sleeve/bicep circumference: 64cm / 25 1/4 inches

Fabric + Notions

Fabric Type

Ideal in a woven linen or cotton with a weight of approx 150-200gsm. 

Size One

Recommended Width: 135cm - 155cm / 53 - 61 inches

Yardage required: 90cm / 35 1/2 inches (approx 1 yard)

Size Two

Recommended Width: 135cm - 155cm / 53 - 61 inches

Yardage required: 100cm / 39 1/2 inches (approx 1.1 yard)

Notions

Requires 3 buttons (depending on your chosen garment size) approx 20mm  /  3/4 inch in size. It is also optional to use a lightweight fusing for the neck band, this is only recommended for very fine fabrics.

Helpful Links + Tutorials

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SLEEVELESS HACK

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