Merchant & Mills sewing pattern. Swagger like a rebel to the ball park in this short sleeve boxy shirt, best worn casual in cotton or linen. Inspired by the American style of the fifties. Features a one piece collar, patch pocket, back yoke, short sleeves and short side splits.

Skill level: Intermediate. All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless stated otherwise and are included in the pattern. This is a multi-size paper pattern including sizes 6 – 18.

Suitable fabrics: linen and linen blends, cotton chambray, tencel, tencel/linen, 4-80z denim, indian handweaves, fine wool or needlecord.

You will also need: 6 x 10-12mm buttons; 1m interfacing.

Photo 3 credit: Merchant & Mills.