Woman standing in front of light grey background wearing a white Croatian shirt as a tunic with black leggings and boots.
117 Croatian Shirt
Woman standing in front of light grey background wearing a white Croatian shirt as a tunic with black leggings and boots.  Her back is facing.
Close up of Croatian Shirt showing the front tucks and pleats.
Close up of cuff of Croatian Shirt, showing the buttoned placket,
Woman wearing white Croatian Shirt strolls down a sidewalk
Photo of back cover of 117 Croatian Shirt. Shows all views, descriptions, size and yardage chart, and fabric suggestions.
117 Croatian Shirt
117 Croatian Shirt
117 Croatian Shirt
117 Croatian Shirt
117 Croatian Shirt
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117 Croatian Shirt

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Misses 6-20; Men's 32-48.

A traditional tucked linen shirt was worn by peasants, farmers, and shepherds in the Pannonian Basin, the northern farming district of former Yugoslavia. Originally made from homespun linen, but elegant in cotton, silk, and sheers. 

This sewing pattern for the thigh-length shirt features simple straight panels of fabric, which are then tucked in front and pleated into shoulder yoke in front and back. The sleeves have underarm gussets and are pleated into cuffs. The notched collar and cuffs show the influence of tailored urban dress of it's time. The shirt has a front opening, self-placket, and buttons down the front. The pattern provides two lengths - the traditional thigh-length garment, and a dress-length.  

The pattern includes historical information and instructions for decorative stitching and tucking techniques for the yoke.

Suggested fabrics: Shirting-weight fabrics such as cotton, blends, broadcloth, linen, chambray, muslin, gingham, or silk.

Yardage chart (.pdf)

The PDF pattern has instructions and files for copy shop (36” and A0), print at home (A4 and 8.5”x11”)