Jenna Button-Up Shirt & Dress – Size XXS-4X | Closet Core

Designed by Closet Core Patterns, the Montreal studio Heather Lou founded in 2013, Jenna is an oversized menswear-inspired button-up carrying the shirting details that usually separate ready-to-wear from home sewing — a drop shoulder, a deep back yoke, a chest pocket, a traditional collar and collar stand, and a long sleeve finished with a proper tower placket and cuff.

Three views share one envelope. View A is the everyday button-up, ending below the seat with a deeply curved hem. View B crops it with a straight hem. View C is a shirtdress with a gathered skirt panel. The fit is loose and deliberately proportioned, so it layers easily and wears well on its own.

📏 Sizing

Alpha sizes XXS–4X, all included in the one envelope.
Full bust: 31–60 in (79–152 cm)
Waist: 24–53 in (61–135 cm)
Hips: 33–63 in (84–160 cm)
Drafted for an average height of 5'6" (168 cm). Full measurements are on Closet Core's size chart — select Alpha Size Range (2023).

🧵 Skill Level

Intermediate — expect a two-piece collar with a separate stand, a tower placket, and buttoned cuffs. Classic shirtmaking, worth taking slowly the first time through.

🪡 Fabric

Light to midweight wovens and shirtings.
For a crisp, classic shirt: poplin, chambray, oxford, broadcloth, dobby and twill shirtings.
For a softer, more fluid effect: linen, Tencel, voile, viscose, silk or flannel.

Browse our woven fabrics — look to the lighter shirtings, lawns, poplins, cotton satins and viscoses.

45 in (1.14 m) wide
View A – Shirt: XXS–L 3 yd (2.7 m) · XL–1X 3.25 yd (3 m) · 2X–4X 4 yd (3.6 m)
View B – Crop: XXS–L 2.5 yd (2.3 m) · XL–1X 2.75 yd (2.5 m) · 2X–3X 3.25 yd (3 m) · 4X 3.75 yd (3.4 m)
View C – Dress: XXS–S 5 yd (4.6 m) · M–L 6 yd (5.5 m) · XL–1X 6.5 yd (5.9 m) · 2X–3X 7 yd (6.4 m) · 4X 7.25 yd (6.6 m)

58 in (1.5 m) wide
View A – Shirt: XXS–S 2 yd (1.8 m) · M–L 2.25 yd (2 m) · XL–1X 2.75 yd (2.5 m) · 2X–4X 3 yd (2.7 m)
View B – Crop: XXS–S 1.75 yd (1.6 m) · M–L 2 yd (1.8 m) · XL–1X 2.25 yd (2 m) · 2X–4X 2.75 yd (2.5 m)
View C – Dress: XXS–S 3.5 yd (3.2 m) · M–L 3.75 yd (3.4 m) · XL–1X 4.75 yd (4.3 m) · 2X–3X 5.5 yd (5 m) · 4X 6.25 yd (5.7 m)

🔘 Notions

Fusible interfacing, 0.5 yd (0.5 m) — a light-to-midweight woven for a softer collar and cuffs, or a crisp non-woven for sturdier ones.
Shirt buttons, 13–15 mm: 12 for View A, 10 for View B, 9 for View C — browse our buttons.
Gutermann Sew-All thread in a matching color.
A marking tool.

Pattern format: Printed · Language: English · Designed in Canada

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a printed pattern or a PDF?
This is a printed paper pattern shipped to your door — no printing, no taping, no projector.

What sizes does the Jenna pattern include?
All Alpha sizes XXS–4X are in the envelope, covering a full bust of 31–60 in and hips of 33–63 in.

Is Jenna suitable for a confident beginner?
It is rated intermediate. If you have a few garments behind you and want to learn a collar stand and a tower placket, Jenna is a good place to do it — just work through the collar slowly the first time.

What fabric should I use for Jenna?
Light to midweight wovens. Poplin, chambray, oxford, broadcloth and twill shirtings give the crisp menswear look; linen, Tencel, voile, viscose, silk and flannel give a softer drape.

How much fabric do I need?
For the shirt in 58 in wide fabric, 2–3 yd depending on size; the shirtdress needs 3.5–6.25 yd. The Fabric section above has the full breakdown by view, size and width.

How many buttons will I need?
Twelve 13–15 mm shirt buttons for View A, ten for View B, nine for View C.

Will I pay shipping or customs?
We stock it here in the US, so there are no import shipping, tariff, or customs processing fees.