The Shirt, Reconsidered: Three Pattern Hacks for a More Personal Make
A plain shirt pattern is one of the most useful things in a dressmaker's cupboard. With a few careful pattern hacks, that sensible button-up becomes a gathered-sleeve statement, a contrast-yoke favourite or a boxy layer that works over a jumper. Here are three upgrades, plus fabric and metreage notes for a British wardrobe.