Closet Core Patterns - Kalle Shirt and Shirtdress

About the Kalle

The Kalle is a stalwart Closet Core pattern, and it has many options to give you the versatility you need. 

All versions feature a subtly curved yoke, short dolman sleeves with arm cuffs, and a dramatically shaped hem.

Personalize your Kalle with a standard or band collar, an optional breast pocket, an inverted or box pleat, and button, popover or hidden placket.

The Fabric

Make your Kalle with fluid, drapey,  soft fabrics like tencel, linen, rayon challis and silk crepe de chine. Crisper fabrics like poplin, chambray, voile, flannel and traditional shirtings will create a more structured silhouette.

YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (45"/1.14M FABRIC)
View A
0-6 = 2yd/1.8m, 8-20 = 2.25yd/2m

View B
0-14 = 2.5yd/2.3m, 16-20 = 2.75yd/2.5m

View C
0-14 = 2.75yd/2.5m, 16-20 = 3yd/2.75m

YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS (58"/1.5M FABRIC)
View A
0-6 = 1.5yd/1.4m, 8-14 = 1.75yd/1.6m, 16-20 = 2yd/1.85m

View B
0-6 = 1.75yd/1.6m, 8-14 = 2yd/1.85m, 16-20 = 2.25yd/2m

View C
0-6 = 2yd/1.85m, 8-14 = 2.25yd/2m, 16-20 = 2.5yd/2.25m

The Notions

• Lightweight fusible interfacing
• 1/2" shirt buttons (crop top = 5, tunic = 8, dress = 9, popover placket = 4)
• Polyester thread

Sizing

See the Closet Core Patterns size charts provided for details.

Level of Difficulty

Closet Core Patterns rate the Kalle pattern at the level of 'Intermediate'.