This kit contains all supplies you will need to make a wardrobe staple, modern, relaxed and elegant Frida shirt by Tilly & The Buttons in our soft and unique Lamazi Exclusive Vintage Lace linen viscose fabric.
What is included in this kit:
- The Frida shirt paper pattern by Tilly & The Buttons for sizes 34-62 (UK 6-34)
- 1 matching thread
- Iron on interfacing (60cm standard, 90cm curvy)
- 10-13mm buttons (8 standard, 9 curvy)
- Fabric for either standard B cup size or curvy D cup (please choose from the menu options)
Frida pairs beautifully with our new Vintage Lace Linen Viscose fabric, which will allow you to create tending and fashionable vintage shirt style with an embroidered detail. You can even cross stitch on the fabric design to enhance its vintage style.
Follow the links below for some tutorials for fitting and sewing Frida:
Fitting the Frida Shirt Sewing Pattern
How to Sew the Box Pleat on the Frida Shirt
How to Sew a Sleeve Placket
We love Celia’s (@lolbearclothing) cropped version of Frida, which she styled with her handmade denim trousers in light blue.
Pattern Information
Frida is an easy-going shirt pattern with timeless details and a modern, relaxed fit. With two sleeve styles and hem lengths, it's a wearable and versatile addition to your me-made wardrobe. It’s signature easy-to-follow photo instructions guide you through each step so you can sew with confidence, whether you’re making your first shirt or your fiftieth.
- Boxy silhouette with dropped shoulders
- Button-front opening with classic two-piece collar and stand
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Lined yoke and box pleat at the back
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Choice of casual short sleeves or long sleeves pleated into cuffs with plackets
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Optional curved patch pocket
- Choice of hip-length hem or contemporary cropped version
SKILL LEVEL - advanced beginner
SIZE RANGE - UK 6-34 / US 2-30 / EUR 34-62 / AUS 6-34
Fabric Information
Vintage Lace Linen Viscose
Vintage Lace is part of our 2026 Summer collection. It captures the spirit of treasured textiles, preserving the beauty of vintage craftsmanship. Carefully curated elements, including fragments of antique table linen, a vintage tapestry design and hand drawn sketches of vintage embroideries, come together in a harmonious and intricate composition. The result is a print that exudes warmth, nostalgia and quiet elegance.
The fabric has light to medium weight, soft drape and soft matte texture, offering the best natural qualities of linen and viscose combined together. It is perfect for sewing elegant shirts, blouses, dresses or wide leg summer trousers for the Spring/Summer seasons.
Suitable for: tops, shirts, tunics, dresses, skirts, jumpsuits, trousers and home accessories.
Content: 55% Linen, 45% Viscose
Weight: 200 g/m2
Width: 140cm
Opacity: Opaque
Drape: Soft
Certification: Oeko Tex Certified
Washing Instructions:
It is advisable to always wash your fabric before sewing as shrinkage will occur when the fabric is first washed. Wash your fabric on a delicate program, temperature max 30°, Gentle spin (max 800 rpm). Do not tumble dry or dry clean. Use brand new, fine Microtex needle as well as new extra fine pins when sewing with viscose.
