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KALLE SHIRT DRESS

This gorgeous button-up pattern from Closet Core is the ideal introduction to asymmetry with three options to choose from. View A makes a cropped shirt with a wide-faced hem, view B creates a tunic inspired by classic menswear, and view C makes a stylish shirt dress with a high-low hem. Kalle also features a subtly curved yoke and short dolman sleeves with cuffs, and it can be personalised with a standard or band collar, optional pockets, inverted or box pleats and a choice of button plackets. closetcorepatterns.com

EASY BREEZY

This loose-fitting silhouette is perfect for warm summer days.

UP AND DOWN

When made in view C, Kalle features an on-trend high-low skirt.

CHOOSE YOUR LENGTH

Pick from a cropped shirt, a button-up tunic or a longer dress.

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