The Jenna Shirt is an classic shirt with a slouchy, over sized silhouette and all the polished elements you'd expect, along with the well thought-through details you get with a Closet Core pattern!
The bodice has a loose fit with a drop shoulder and long sleeve. This is finished with a traditional, satisfying to sew tower placket and a deep cuff. The neckline has a classic collar and collar stand, which are sewn with a really interesting construction technique that gives an excellent finish.
The back features a deep yoke with an optional delicate hanging loop. At the hem there's options for either a deeply curved and exaggerated hem, or a straight one that hits at the high hip. The longer length also features a hem gusset which adds a lovely detail to the shirt. Wear the longer shirt untucked over jeans, knotted at the waist or tucked in for a chic look. The cropped view pairs well with high-waisted bottoms but would also made a cute layering piece over delicate dresses.
Jenna is a menswear inspired shirt, but in the gorgeous Vintage Bauhaus viscose fabrics the shirt has a real feminine edge. Lauren has designed these exclusive fabrics in collaboration with Rachel Parker and their bold colours and shapes give a whimsical feel to the shirt.
The Jenna shirt is garment that will quickly become a much loved item in your wardrobe, but you'll want to make over and over in all the fabrics!
The kits include enough fabric to make either the cropped or longer shirt. Please note that this is a re-release of our original kit and the fabric is included is, as described in the section below, on a viscose poplin base, rather than a viscose crepe as shown in the modelled photos.
We’ve got three gorgeous fabric options for this kit: Azure Blue Swimmers, Teal Swimmers and Pink Floats
These three prints are all from the second part of our exclusive Vintage Bauhaus collection, which was created by Lauren in collaboration with surface pattern designer Rachel Parker.
These three exclusive prints are inspired by the clean lines and distinct shapes of Bauhaus art. Bold geometric silhouettes are combined with playful elements to give fun details to the designs.
The Bauhuas Swimmers print sees swimmers relaxing as they float in the water over vintage bauhaus inspired shapes and tiles. The Floats print plays on the Bauhaus theme of geometric shapes, with a scattered design that's reminiscent of swim floats drifting in the water.
All the prints are on our new viscose poplin base. This fabric is 100% viscose with a weight of 115gsm, meaning it drapes beautifully and really suits the loose, swishy nature of the top.
To see the fabrics close up check out the video in the main gallery above. Please note that the fabric is included in this kit is on a viscose poplin base, rather than a viscose crepe as shown in the modelled photos.
The Jenna Shirt pattern included in the kit is yours to keep. Not only will you have the full sized A0 print out, with all the variations and styles inside your kit box, you also have access to the PDF files for your future reference. This means you can remake Jenna in different fabrics and combinations long after your shirt is complete - yay!
The Jenna Shirt from Closet Core Patterns is an oversized menswear-inspired shirt that ticks all the boxes. Perfectly proportioned and loaded with polished and classic shirting details, Jenna features a loose fit, drop shoulder, deep back yoke, chest pocket, traditional shirt collar with collar stand, and a long sleeve with a classic tower placket and cuff. A dream styling piece that pairs with just about everything, Jenna will breathe new life into your closet!
View A is the perfect everyday button-up shirt, ending below the seat with a deeply curved hem. View B is a cropped button-up shirt with a straight hem. Also included with your pattern is View C, a shirtdress with a gathered skirt panel.
This pattern is available in sizes XXS - 4X (approx. UK 6 - 34). All sizes are included on the pattern print out.
There are two kit size options for this kit:
Up to XL: Bust 31-45”, waist 24-38” and hip 33-47"
Up to 4X: Bust 31-60”, waist 24-53” and hip 33-62"
The full size charts, including finished measurements, can be viewed in the gallery above.
As this is an oversized style, you may want to size down for a closer fit. The longer samples were made to the models' measurements but both of the cropped samples were sized down by one size.
If you'd like to see how the Jenna Shirt looks on many different bodies, check out the Instagram hashtag, here.
- The PDF digital files for the Jenna Shirt by Closet Core (Size range: XXS - 4X). The link to the PDF instruction booklet and information on how to access the PDF files for ALL sizes will be contained in your order confirmation email and are available to access when logged into the g&g website
- A0 print out of the Jenna Shirt. All sizes are included on the A0 print out.
- Main fabric: as described above. Select from option above: 'Up to size XL' kits contains 2.5m of fabric and 'Up to size 4X' kits contains 2.9m of fabric.
- Interfacing: light weight iron-on interfacing. All kits contain 0.45m
- Buttons: 12 x 13mm shell buttons
- Thread: 2 reels of Gutermann thread to match fabric, shades 966 (teal), 959 (azure blue) or 659 (pink)
- Sewing Machine Needles: Schmetz mixed microtex pack
- Label: 'YAY / Me Made' Sew in woven label
- Video: access to Lauren’s top tips videos, as described below
- Free UK Shipping!
A physical print out of the instruction booklet will NOT be included. You can view the instruction booklet on your device at home, print it out at home, or add the 'printed pattern instructions' product (see link below) to your order and we will print it for you.
Alongside the purchase of this kit you will receive access to Lauren’s exclusive YouTube videos to be used alongside the pattern instructions.
She shares her hints and tips on getting a really lovely finish on your garment including how to sew the collar, how to sew the tower plackets, how to sew a French seam with the side split, how to sew a baby hem and much more!
Also included in this kit is an additional video with lots of advice on working with the Bauhaus Crepe Fabric, from cutting and sewing it, to hemming and caring for your finished garment. These tips will really increase your knowledge and confidence of sewing with viscose fabric in general when you come to work with this type of fabric in future projects.
The two videos have over an hour of footage, sectioned out with time stamps/chapters for easy reference and navigation.
The links to the videos will be contained in your order confirmation email along with the pdf files, please file this safely for future reference.
Closet Core rate the difficulty level of this pattern as suitable for an intermediate dressmaker.
Techniques include sewing a collar and stand, sewing tower plackets, sewing the yoke using the burrito method and sewing cuffs.
To complete this project successfully you'll need a regular sewing machine along with Lauren's essential recommended sewing tools.
We also recommend ensuring that you have sharp and/or fine pins, like the ones linked below as this type of fabric can snag easily with blunt pins and needles.
If you would like a printed copy of the instructions sent out with your kit, in addition to the PDF copy that you will receive, please see the related products below and add it to your cart as a separate product.
Your kit will be wrapped in tissue and beautifully presented in recyclable packaging.
This kit is available for immediate dispatch.
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