This is the pattern that started it all – now improved. The shirt seen by over 25 million people across social media, this is the updated version of our original Classic Shirt sewing pattern, reworked using feedback from hundreds of makers.

Experience the satisfaction of creating your own bespoke shirts with our digital sewing pattern. With instant download, and now an option to receive the pattern printed on professional 60GSM A0 pattern paper.

Sizes XXS to XXL

SKILL LEVEL

- Beginner to intermediate.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

- PDF files ready to print in A4 and A0 (includes both the Regular and the Pre-hem pattern)

- Detailed written and visual sewing instructions including adaptations for different fabrics.

- A fully comprehensive online video tutorial showing step-by-step how to create the shirt using the pattern.

- Customisation options including - Tie fastenings, Buttons fastenings and Collar frills

- Optional extra physical pattern printed on A0 60GSM professional pattern paper. Printed patterns are free until Monday 2 June at 2PM, just cover shipping.

Please note the printed pattern only includes the pattern itself. It will not include the instructions

You will receive an email immediately after purchase with a link to download the PDF files. Find out more about digital pattern delivery.

Print at at home on either A4 or US Letter paper, or use the A0 file at your local copyshop for professional printing.

REFUNDS

When you complete your order, the digital products will be sent instantly to you via email as well as available for immediate download. Due to this reason, PDF sewing patterns are non-refundable. Once you download a product, you have access to it indefinitely.

COPYRIGHT

Unauthorized copying, sharing, or redistribution of any part of this pattern is strictly prohibited. This pattern is intended for personal, home use only. Any commercial use, distribution of this pattern, including but not limited to selling shirts made from this pattern, is not allowed without explicit written permission from the owner is a violation of copyright law. ©SpiltMilk 2025

FABRIC SUGGESTIONS

This pattern will work with any fabric, but best with a tablecloth ready to upcycle - the more embroidery the better!

Includes recommended fabric sizes and suggestions for substituting fabric if the textile you have is too small.

Choose the Pre-Hem pattern if you are using a fabric with decoration already on the hem that you would like to incorporate into the design of your shirt.

Choose the Regular Pattern for any other fabric or tablecloth.

Please note the printed pattern only includes the pattern itself. It will not include the instructions