TSM-711 Mens Bib Front Shirt Sewing Pattern, 19th Century Civilian Men's Shirt

A basic fitted shirt with an inset bib front. The shirt has slightly drop shoulders, medium width sleeves and a two-part collar. The pattern includes instructions for creating bibs, from the fancy ruffled of the early 1800’s to the plain and tucked bibs of the 1880’s. This pattern, with the minimal adjustments that are included with the pattern, can be used for most of the 1800’s. Instructions are included to achieve a band collar with which optional detachable collars can be worn. See Timeless Stitches Pattern TSM- 716 Collars and Cuffs for an assortment of collars and cuffs that can be used in conjunction with this pattern.

If you want a fitted style of shirt, suitable for formal occasions please check out Timeless Stitches pattern TSM-715 Men’s Tailored Dress Shirt. If you are looking for a basic military issue shirt or one suitable for everyday wear Timeless Stitches TSM-710 Standard Issue/ Basic Shirt Pattern is for this kind of shirt.

Fabric Requirements:
4 Yds of 45” fabric
8 small shank buttons or 2 – hole bone, china or glass buttons most commonly white
If you plan on detachable collar you will require 1 small flat white button *
If you plan on detachable cuffs you will require 4 small flat white buttons *

Sizing:
Shirts are sized using the chest measurements.
The pattern includes four sizes: Small, Medium, Large and X-large.

This listing is for a new hard copy pattern and not a finished garment.