👔Imagine gifting him a handmade shirt—one stitched with intention, care, and craftsmanship.

A shirt he’ll wear to Christmas dinner, winter gatherings, cozy evenings by the fire, and everyday moments that become memories.

The Men’s Woven Shirt (Just 1 of our 160 patterns on Sewing Pattern Secrets’ database) is that project: refined, structured, versatile, and deeply personal. It’s the kind of pattern that turns fabric into a legacy piece—crafted slowly, thoughtfully, and with a maker’s touch he’ll appreciate every time he puts it on.

And here’s the best part:

Similar ready-made shirts in catalog stores like L.L.Bean, Lands’ End, Eddie Bauer, and other heritage outfitters are going for top dollar right now—especially the yarn-dyed plaids, premium flannels, and classic winter shirting. Sewing it yourself gives him something far better than retail: a designer-quality shirt with your craftsmanship stitched into every seam.

Sewn in a mid-weight plaid, soft flannel, or a stunning yarn-dyed plaid (the beautiful reversible kind where the design shows on both sides), this shirt looks polished from every angle. Perfect for holiday portraits, Sunday best, or simply elevating his winter wardrobe.

Designed for advanced sewists, the construction offers precision and satisfaction: a proper collar stand, tailored cuffs, clean placket work, perfectly drafted sleeves, and a yoke with a back pleat for movement and comfort.

This project includes real tailoring techniques—yet every step is guided and supported.
✨ And yes… there is a dedicated tutorial video inside the Sewing Pattern Secrets database specifically for the cuff and button placket, making the most technical step feel approachable and enjoyable.

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Men’s Woven Shirt Pattern (Sizes S–XXL)
For Intermediate & Advanced Sewists

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Best Fabrics for a Holiday Finish

This pattern shines in woven fabrics that press beautifully and hold structure.

✔ Ideal Choices

• Yarn-dyed plaid
• Mid-weight cotton
• Flannel
• Cotton/linen blends
• Chambray
• Soft cotton canvas

✔ For advanced sewists looking to elevate

• Lightweight wool blends
• Textured dobby cottons
• Fine cotton shirting
• High-end flannels (get extra fabric to match plaid designs)

Pattern Features

👔 Tailored Long Sleeves
🪡 Clean Button Placket
🎩 Structured Collar + Collar Stand
📏 Back Yoke with Functional Pleat
🧵 Classic Sleeve Plackets
✨ Pocket & Flap Options
🎨 Perfect Layout for Plaid Matching

This shirt looks like it walked straight out of a winter catalog—
but it has the warmth and intention of being handmade by you.

Notions + Tools You’ll Need

• 13 buttons (7/16" or 11mm)
• Medium-weight fusible interfacing
• Cotton thread
• Tailor’s chalk or marking pen
• Glass-head pins
• Fabric scissors or zigzag shears
• Steam iron (essential for crisp pressing!)
• Wooden clapper (perfect for flattening yokes, plackets & seams)
• Ironing board
• Printer (for your print-at-home pattern)
• Needle size 80/12 or 90/14

📏 Choosing the Right Size

A Tailored Fit Starts With the Right Measurements

The Men’s Woven Shirt is drafted with 1.5" (4 cm) of ease built into all major areas, giving you room for movement, layering, and comfort without losing that crisp, polished silhouette.
To choose the best size for your recipient, use his neck, chest, and waist measurements as your primary guide.

Below is the full body measurement chart exactly as drafted in the pattern:

Body Measurement Chart (S–XXL)

(Includes 1.5" / 4 cm ease in all measurements)

NECK
• S: 14–14.5" (38 cm)
• M: 15–15.5" (40 cm)
• L: 16–16.5" (42 cm)
• XL: 17–17.5" (44 cm)
• XXL: 18–18.5" (46 cm)

CHEST
• S: 34–36" (92 cm)
• M: 38–40" (101 cm)
• L: 42–44" (112 cm)
• XL: 46–48" (117 cm)
• XXL: 50–52" (132 cm)

WAIST
• S: 28–31" (71–78 cm)
• M: 32–35" (81–89 cm)
• L: 36–39" (91–99 cm)
• XL: 40–43" (101–109 cm)
• XXL: 44–47" (111–119 cm)

SLEEVE LENGTH
• S: 22.8" (58 cm)
• M: 23.5" (60 cm)
• L: 24" (61 cm)
• XL: 24.8" (63 cm)
• XXL: 25" (64 cm)

SHIRT LENGTH (Shoulder to Hem)
• S: 28.5" (72.5 cm)
• M: 29" (74 cm)
• L: 29.7" (75.5 cm)
• XL: 30.3" (77 cm)
• XXL: 31" (79 cm)

✨ Sizing Tips

• For broader shoulders or athletic builds: Choose size based on chest, then adjust waist if needed.
• For men between sizes: Go up one size—holiday plaids and flannels look best with a touch of ease.
• For tall recipients: Add length at the shirt hem or sleeves using the pattern’s lengthen/shorten lines.
• For slim fits: You can remove ease at the side seams after the first fitting.

With accurate measurements and this chart as your guide, you’ll achieve a polished, comfortable fit that feels like it was tailored just for him.

More Fabric Information

Lunar Rock Solid Cotton Poplin – Mood Fabrics

👉 Lunar Cotton Poplin

You want soft but structured? This is it. The Lunar Rock Solid is lightweight, breathable, smooth to the touch, and holds a perfect crease. An absolute dream for fitted blouses, shirt dresses, or even ruffled sleeve designs where definition matters.

Pro tip: It comes in neutral earth tones.

White Stretch Cotton Poplin with Elastane – Mood Fabrics

👉 White Stretch Cotton Poplin

This is poplin’s cooler cousin. You get the same crisp look BUT with a subtle give (thanks to 3% elastane). That means your fitted blouse moves with you, not against you.
If your pattern has darts, princess seams, or a cinched waist, this stretch poplin is a must.

If comfort + polish is your goal… this is your choice.

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