Swing Shirt 505 (Printed in Envelope)
Swing Shirt 505 (Printed in Envelope)
Loose-fitting, fingertip length shirt/jacket with a straight cut front and full, swing back with asymmetrical side slits. Drop shoulders, low armholes and shaped back hem. Topstitched facings and hem.
Multi-sized: XS - XL
Printed in Envelope: This pattern is only available as a pre-printed tissue pattern.
From the front the look is clean and straight. Turn sideways to see the dramatic drape of the fabric. Suitable for many fabrics, this jacket is wonderful on a variety of shapes, heights and sizes. Learn the simple way to attach a collar and facings. Avoid wearing with full skirts and wide leg pants (unless they are cropped!)
Suggested Fabrics: Fabrics with drape and texture are wonderful. Lightweight to midweight LYCRA blend fabrics with drape, Cotton/LYCRA knits, lightweight Ponte, ITY, Rayon/LYCRA, Slinky, Linen, Lightweight Woven, Wool Jersey, Silk Velvet and Rayon blends.
This shirt/jacket is best paired with the # 330 Pencil Skirt or # 621 Straight Leg Pant
Suggested design options: Best as is! Widen the sleeve from elbow to wrist when using a woven fabric or a knit that has little stretch.
Leave the top button off for a lapel look.
THREADS magazine, January 2003, page 38
Best Bets in Fall/Winter Patterns: Modern, feminine fashions feature clean lines and interesting details
Christine Jonson Patterns #505
Swing Shirt 505 is easy to sew and easy to wear. This oversized (16 in. of ease at bust) long shirt (29 1/4 in./size S) has drop-shoulders, a simple collar, and a shaped side seam. Our tester plans to use her shirt as a jacket to wear over yoga clothes, but the shirt can be created in many different fabrics, from silk prints to polar fleece, instructions are clear and helpful. (Sized XS-XL for busts 32.5-48 in.)
