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LOTUS
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shirt

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collar
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XS...2 ... UK 4-6... EURO 34
shirt
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S... 4-6 ... UK 8-10.... EURO 36-38 LOTUS

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M... 8-10 ... UK 12-14.... EURO 40-42 FRONTS

shirt
TG-A7009

pockets cut 4
If you wish to shorten the pattern,
cut between these lines and adjust the length,

L.. 12-14... UK 16-18... EURO 44-46

then tape back together
CUT 2

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XL .... 16-18... UK 24-26.... EURO 48-50 If you wish to shorten the pattern,
cut between these lines and adjust the length,
then tape back together

2X... 20-22... UK 24-26... EURO 52-54 SIDE SEAM

STOP LINE

SIDE SEAM
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YOU HAVE DOWNLOADED this perfect Cut along this line for short version Cut along this line for short version

sewing pattern by Tina Givens Design for

personal purposes. No part of this pat-
tern should be duplicated or reproduced
for any reason. We want you to create
this garment for your own personal use.
Do not share this sewing pattern with
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LOTUS

hem panels to corresponding

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others. This is the honor code of Sew
shirt
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LOTUS Sleeve

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sisters, and they find you. XS

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54” wide lightweight fabric Questions 919.848.9400
All sizes or email us at info@tinagivens.com
Long... 4 yards ---
Short 3-1/4 yards

4 small buttons
optional lace - 3”x1”
Pattern includes seam allowances

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All designs and art © Tina Givens. No part of this product may be reproduced in any form. “All designs, art,
photography and images are protected by federal copyright law. Designs are not to be reproduced for com-
mercial sale. All rights are reserved.
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Test Measurement Box

3”x3”
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This is a wonderful versatile pattern. Designed for so many different

TGP-A7009 ways to wear it! I wear mine under dresses to lengthen my look, or

LOTUS
make one for a lounge wear robe in linen, or wear as is over pants or
leggings. How about short shorts for you leggy ladies.

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SIZE
Sizing This shirt fits XS to 3X.
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS XS...4-6 Length finished 46”
S....8-10 Shorter version 38”
M.... 12-14
54” lightweight fabric L....16-18
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XL ... 20-22
All sizes
Long to ankle: 4 yards
Short: 3-1/4 yards
2X...24
Pattern Preparation
Simply print out this pdf download pattern on
letter size paper
LOTUS
shirt
TG-A7009

pockets cut 4

PLUS 4 SMALL BUTTONS (8.5x11 in US or Euro size)

Optional piece of lace 3” Tape all the join lines together. It’s that simple.
Dart

For more info see instructions online at

FRONTS
CUT 2

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Cutting Instructions Once all taped together select the size you wish
to make, see our size chart and cut out your pa-
per pattern pieces.
Determine your size, then whether LOTUS
shirt

Tips: Print out in Draft Mode to save ink, 100%

you are making the long version
TG-A7009

do not shrink document, and make sure to mea-

as shown, or the shorter version. LOTUS
shirt
TG-A7009

pockets cut 4

sure the 3” square to ensure scale is correct.

See above for finished garment
lengths. If you’d like to lengthen
or shorten the longer version note
the 2 pink cut lines. Cut between
these lines and either shorten the
Sewing Instructions
Note: All Seams are 3/8”
pattern or lengthen at this point. unless otherwise stated!
This maintains the width of the Seam Allowances are
included in the pattern.
bottom edge to accommodate
the add-on pieces at the hem.
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Measure the sleeve pattern piece LOTUS
for length, and if you’d like to • Refer to fig.1. and make the two front darts as shown.
lengthen or shorten do so be- We simply fold the shirt fronts as shown in fig.1. and pin
tween the two dotted pink lines. down the straight line. Sew a straight line 1/4” parallel
to the fold. Stitches should be on the inside of the shirt.
Lay the pattern pieces out as • Press.
shown on the fabric (which is • Repeat for the center back of the back panel as
folded in half lengthwise). Cut shown for the straight dart line and stitch the pleat line
the two fronts, two lower front as shown to the neckline edge.
panels, 4 pockets, 2 collar pieces, • Press the neckline pleat open, as shown and press.
2 sleeves, 1 back, back lower Stitch down as shown.
panel, bias strips for neckline and • Fig.3 and 4. Open both sleeve pieces and lay one
cuffs as shown, and one rectan- onto the other, right sides facing eachother. Cut the
gle 24”w x 9”. keyhole as shown in fig.3.
- • Using bias cut strips bind the keyholes as shown in fig.4.
Stitch binding onto right side of sleeve, press seam
allowance onto binding, and roll raw edge of bind-
ing onto its wrong side, roll again encasing the seam
allowance, stitch down, Press. Set aside.
• Add the pockets onto the fronts of the shirts and the
back panel as shown in fig.5 and 6. Pockets should be
placed right sides facing onto the short panels. Stitch,
press.
• Add the bottom panels as shown in fig.5 and 6, again
right sides facing. Press.
• See fig.7. First stitch a zig-zag stitch 1/4” from the raw
edge of the rectangle on both short sides and one
long edge. Pin this onto the center back of the back
panel as shown. Stitch in place.
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LOTUS Shirt
Sewing Instructions
Note: All Seams are 3/8”
unless otherwise stated!
Seam Allowances are
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CONTINUED
• Fig.8. Place the two fronts onto the back panel
as shown, right sieas facing and stitch the shoul-
ders. Press.
• Roll the front edges as shown in fig.9. 1/4” onto
the wrong side and again 1/4” press. Stitch down
both fronts.
• Place sleeves onto shirt, center mark of sleeve at
shoulder onto the shoulder seam, right sides fac-
ing see fig.10. and stitch in place. Press.
• Place shirt inside out as shown in fig.11. and pin
under sleeves, down sides and around pockets.
• Stitch, pivoting at pocket corners. Stitch to stop
line shown on the pattern pieces.
• Clip pocket corners being careful not to clip the
stitches. Turn right side out and press.
• Fig.12. Place collar pieces right sides together
and stitch as shown in fig.12. Turn collar to right
side and push seam outward to smooth, press
flat. Top stitch collar 1/4” from the edge.
• Place the collar onto the neck edge of the gar-
ment as shown in fig.13. right sides facing. Stitch
collar in place. Place a strip of bias cut binding
over the collar piece as shown, and turn ends
to match width of the of the shirt/collar. Trim off
excess binding.
• Stitch binding. Press seam allowance upward
onto the binding, and press the raw edge of the
binding downward onto the strip 1/4”. Roll this
over the seam allowance and pin. Stitch binding
down.
• Bind sleeve cuffs as shown in fig.14. Pin keyhole
onto binding strip as shown. Complete binding
process.
• Using a srap of fabric cut a piece 1”x10”. Stitch
and turn this strip to form a finished piece for the
button loops. Another technique is to fold the Tina Givens Design
edges inward, and fold the piece in half then YOU HAVE DOWNLOADED this
topstitch down the strip. Cut this into 4 equal but- perfect sewing pattern by
ton loop pieces. Tina Givens Design for personal
• Place shirt onto flat surface, and pin button loops purposes only. No part of this
onto the inside of the shirt as shown in fig.15 so pattern should be duplicated or
loops when stitched will fit your buttons. You are reproduced for any reason. We
stitching 3 loops in place. want you to create this garment
• Also pin one loop on the opposite side as shown
for your own personal use. Do
in fig.16 at collar, and place a button on the
inside at the left breast in line with the inside dart. not share this sewing pattern
• Try on the shirt to verify button placement which with others. Do not use this
we sewed in place along the right front dart as pattern to create garments for
shown in fig.15. commercial sale.
• Revise placement for a custom fit if necessary. This is the honor code of
Sew on buttons. Sew Tina Givens and Tina
• To finish the hem and side slits, run zigzag stitch Givens Design.
1/4” from the raw edges --- or use a small rolled
hem to finish if you prefer a more finished less raw
look.
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