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This casual shirt by Amanda Walker combines two fabrics to chic and flattering effect. It features a crisp cotton print for the upper half and a block colour crepe that skims over the midriff and is longer at the back. You’ll practise techniques such as applying fusible interfacing, attaching facings, neatening edges with an overlocker or zig zag stitch, plus making buttonholes.
1 Download and print the pattern at sewmag.co.uk/templates, then cut out all of the pieces according to the cutting guide and transfer any markings. Fuse interfacing to the facing area of the upper front pieces as indicated, then neaten the edges.
2 Neaten the shoulder and side seams on the front and back bodice pieces, pin right sides together, then sew the shoulder seams. Press the seams open. Fuse interfacing to one collar piece. Pin the collars right sides together, then stitch along the outer edge. Trim the corners, then turn right sides out and press. Clip the curve around the neckline. Pin the collar to the neck, matching the centre-back points and positioning the front edges of the collar to the notches in the front neckline, then stitch. Leave the collar pinned down.
3 Fold the facing part of the front bodice to the right side, noting the fold line indicated on the pattern, so that the collar is sandwiched between the bodice outer and the facing. Pin, then stitch
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