The Niven
Fabric requirements
The Niven - Fabric Requirements
| FABRIC REQUIREMENTS (M/YD) SHIRT/DRESS | XS-S | M-L | XL-XXL | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110cm/43½" wide (with or without nap) | 3M/3¼yd | 3.8M/4¼yd | 3M/3¼yd | 4M/4½yd | 3.3M/3¾yd | 4.2M/4¾yd |
| 120cm/47" wide (with or without nap) | 2.8M/3¼yd | 3.4M/3¾yd | 3M/3¼yd | 4M/4½yd | 3.2M/3½yd | 4M/4½yd |
| 140cm/55" wide (with or without nap) | 2.4M/2¾yd | 2.9M/3¼yd | 2.8M/3¼yd | 3.5M/4yd | 2.8M/3¼yd | 3.6M/4yd |
| 150cm/60" wide (with or without nap) | 2.2M/2½yd | 2.9M/3¼yd | 2.5M/2¾yd | 3M/3¼yd | 2.8M/3¼yd | 3.6M/4yd |
The Niven - Finished Measurements
| FINISHED MEASUREMENTS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUST | 121.4cm/47¾" | 129.4cm/51" | 139.4cm/54¾" | 149.4cm/58¾" | 160.4cm/63¼" | 172.4cm/67¾" |
| WAIST | 123.6cm/48¾" | 131.6cm/51¾" | 141.6cm/55¾" | 151.6cm/59¾" | 162.6cm/64" | 174.6cm/68¾" |
| HIP | 133.4cm/52½" | 141.4cm/55¾" | 151.4cm/59½" | 161.4cm/63½" | 172.4cm/67¾" | 184.4cm/72½" |
| SHIRT LENGTH AT CB | 73.2cm/28¾" | 74.2cm/29¼" | 75.3cm/29¾" | 76.3cm/30" | 77.3cm/30½" | 78.3cm/30¾" |
| DRESS LENGTH AT CB | 114.2cm/45" | 115.4cm/45½" | 116.5cm/45¾" | 117.5cm/46¼" | 118.5cm/46¾" | 119.5cm/47" |
| OUTER SLEEVE LENGTH | 57.2cm/22½" | 58.2cm/23" | 59.2cm/23¼" | 60.2cm/23¾" | 61.3cm/24¼" | 62.4cm/24½" |
| BICEP | 41.5cm/16¼" | 43.5cm/17¼" | 46cm/18" | 48.5cm/19" | 51.3cm/20¼" | 54.3cm/21¼" |
| SHOULDER TO SHOULDER | 44cm/17¼" | 46cm/18" | 48.4cm/19" | 51cm/20" | 53.8cm/21¼" | 56.8cm/22¼" |
Size Chart - XS-XXL
| SIZE CHART | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUST | 86cm/33¾" | 96cm/37¾" | 106cm/41¾" | 116cm/45" | 127cm/50" | 139cm/54¾" |
| WAIST | 69cm/27" | 79cm/31" | 89cm/35" | 99cm/39" | 110cm/43½" | 122cm/48" |
| HIP | 94cm/37" | 104cm/41" | 114cm/45" | 124cm/49" | 135cm/53¼" | 147cm/57¾" |
Description
A classic shirt-dress or shirt featuring a bib, grandad collar and cuffed sleeves. Dress has in-seam pockets.
Niven has been designed to be an oversized fit.
All seam allowances are 1.5cm unless otherwise stated.
Skill level - experienced.
The PDF pattern is made up of 3 A0, and 45 A4.
Fabric suggestions - We recommend fabrics with a tight weave to help with sewing the fine detailing; light to medium weight wovens such as cotton poplin, cotton chambray, Indian handlooms, hemp/cotton, lightweight denim (4-6oz).
Paper vs PDF
You will need
Fabrics pictured (from left to right)
Shipping
Standard delivery (3-7 working days) - €24
Sample delivery (3-9 working days) - €1.50
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