Description

The Birdsong Kids Shirt Sewing Pattern with Blouse Option 

Create a smart, comfortable, and practical outfit with this versatile kids shirt sewing pattern PDF, designed for both boys shirts and girls blouses.

This is a digital sewing pattern (NOT a finished garment) delivered as an instant download.

This girls or boys shirt sewing pattern can be worked as a girls or boys school shirt (a formal or uniform shirt), or with applique bands for a more street-style look. Both version of this girls or boys school shirt or blouse can be created with long or short sleeves. They are worked with external seams so that they are sensory friendly. No more morning meltdowns!  The front band and cuffs can be fastened with Velcro which is easier for little hands to manage – although buttons can be used.

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Designed for Real Life (and Real Kids)

This pattern is thoughtfully created for comfort, independence, and flexibility, making it especially suitable for:

• Sensory-sensitive children

• Autism-friendly clothing

• Everyday school wear or formal occasions

Key sensory-friendly features:

• External seams – no itchy or scratchy internal seams

• No irritating labels

• Optional Velcro fastening – easier for little hands

• Button option also included

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Style Options

• Boys shirt or girls blouse

• Short or long sleeves

• Optional contrast bands for a funky casual look

• Classic plain version for school or formal wear

• Girls blouse includes a Peter Pan collar

Dress it up or down depending on fabric choice and finish.

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Sizes

• To Fit Ages: 3(4,5,6,7,8,9,10) years

• To Fit Chest: 54.5 (57,59.5,62,64.5,67,69.5,72) cm

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Materials

For Shirt (all versions):

• 1.25m cotton shirting fabric

For Contrast Bands:

• ½ yard Spoonflower Organic Cotton Sateen

• My exclusive designed Birdsong Fabric is available in my shop at Spoonflower – click HERE

For Blouse:

• 1.25m cotton shirting or printed fabric

Additional:

• Soft Velcro or 4 buttons

• Polyester thread

• Straight stitch sewing machine

• Fabric marker

Tip: Always pre-wash fabric to prevent shrinkage.

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What You’ll Receive

• A0 copyshop file

• A4/Letter size print-at-home file

• Step-by-step photo instructions

(File provided as a ZIP – requires extraction)

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💛 Perfect For:

• School uniforms

• Special occasions

• Comfortable everyday wear

• Sensory-friendly wardrobes

• Handmade gifts

The trousers pattern shown in the photos is available here.

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Features for your Sensory Child

• The seams are worked on the outside so that the inside is smooth and have no scratchy itchy seam allowances or labels.
• The Shirt and Blouse can be fastened with Velcro or buttons – your choice.
•  Avoid the use of stiff new fabrics and also save the planet.: Make the shirt or blouse using recycled fabric (dad or mum’s old shirt or a charity/thrift shop find),

 

Skill Level

Advanced: This pattern is suitable for experienced sewers who may want to try something a bit more challenging.