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Aiken Polo Shirt & Dress Digital Sewing Pattern (PDF)
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The Aiken Polo Shirt & Dress proves that classics become classics for a reason. Inspired by the enduring polo shirt, this pattern offers a variety of options, including a high-hip-length shirt or knee-length dress, three sleeve variations, and an optional ruffled placket. Sew a sleeveless version for sunny summer days, then make another with sleeves when cooler weather arrives. Comfortable, polished, and effortlessly versatile, the Aiken is a style you’ll enjoy wearing year after year.
Aiken Polo Shirt & Dress Features:
- Regular and full bust options
- Bust dart on full bust option
- Sleeveless, short-sleeved, and long-sleeved options
- High-hip-length shirt or knee-length dress
- Side slits for comfort and ease of movement
- Optional ruffles along the front placket
- Classic polo collar and front placket
- Designed for light- to medium-weight knit fabrics
Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: 00 – 40 (See “Size Chart” tab below for detailed measurements)
Your purchase includes the pattern in A4/Letter files, A0 files, and a projector file with all sizes.
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Additional information
| Sizes | 00 to 40 |
|---|---|
| Cup sizes | Regular + FBA |
| Skill level | Intermediate |
| Knit or woven | Knit |
| File | A0, A4 / US Letter, Projector |
| Format | Digital download |
| Layers | Included |
| Seam allowances | Included |
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Material
Primary Fabric Use a light- to medium-weight knit fabric such as jersey, pique knit, or interlock. Ensure the fabric contains elastane or spandex for good recovery and provides at least 50% horizontal stretch. For the ruffled placket option, use only lightweight knit fabric.
Interfacing Lightweight knit tricot fusible interfacing
Other Materials
- 15” (38 cm) of 1/2” (1.25 cm)-wide straight fusible stay tape (or you may cut your own using light-weight woven fusible interfacing on the straight grain)
- Three (3) 1/2” (12 mm) buttons or snaps
- A 24” (61 cm)-long, 1” (2.5 cm)-wide bias strip cut from very lightweight, non-stretch woven fabric
| 00 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Fabric | |||||||||||||
| Sleeveless Polo Shirt | |||||||||||||
| 54″ Wide | yard | 1 | 1 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 1/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 |
| 135 cm Wide | cm | 90 | 90 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 160 | 160 |
| Sleeveless Polo Dress | |||||||||||||
| 54″ Wide | yard | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 |
| 135 cm Wide | cm | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 250 | 250 |
| +Add Short Sleeves | |||||||||||||
| 54″ Wide | yard | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 |
| 135 cm Wide | cm | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| +Add Long Sleeves | |||||||||||||
| 54″ Wide | yard | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 |
| 135 cm Wide | cm | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Interfacing | |||||||||||||
| All Options | |||||||||||||
| 30″ Wide | yard | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 1/2 | 5/8 | 5/8 |
| 76 cm Wide | cm | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Fabric | |||||||||||
| Sleeveless Polo Shirt | |||||||||||
| 54″ Wide | yard | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 |
| 135 cm Wide | cm | 160 | 160 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 190 | 190 | 190 | 190 |
| Sleeveless Polo Dress | |||||||||||
| 54″ Wide | yard | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 2 7/8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 135 cm Wide | cm | 250 | 250 | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 |
| +Add Short Sleeves | |||||||||||
| 54″ Wide | yard | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 | 3/8 |
| 135 cm Wide | cm | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| +Add Long Sleeves | |||||||||||
| 54″ Wide | yard | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 | 3/4 |
| 135 cm Wide | cm | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Interfacing | |||||||||||
| All Options | |||||||||||
| 30″ Wide | yard | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 | 5/8 |
| 76 cm Wide | cm | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Body Measurements
| inch cm |
00 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Bust | 311⁄8 79 |
321⁄2 82.5 |
337⁄8 86 |
351⁄4 89.5 |
365⁄8 93 |
38 96.5 |
393⁄8 100 |
403⁄4 103.5 |
421⁄8 107 |
431⁄2 110.5 |
447⁄8 114 |
461⁄4 117.5 |
| Full Bust | 341⁄8 86.5 |
351⁄2 90 |
367⁄8 93.5 |
381⁄4 97 |
395⁄8 100.5 |
41 104 |
423⁄8 107.5 |
433⁄4 111 |
451⁄8 114.5 |
461⁄2 118 |
477⁄8 121.5 |
491⁄4 125 |
| Waist | 253⁄8 64.5 |
263⁄4 68 |
281⁄8 71.5 |
291⁄2 75 |
307⁄8 78.5 |
321⁄4 82 |
335⁄8 85.5 |
35 89 |
363⁄8 92.5 |
373⁄4 96 |
391⁄8 99.5 |
401⁄2 103 |
| Hip | 331⁄8 84 |
341⁄2 87.5 |
357⁄8 91 |
371⁄4 94.5 |
385⁄8 98 |
40 101.5 |
413⁄8 105 |
423⁄4 108.5 |
441⁄8 112 |
451⁄2 115.5 |
467⁄8 119 |
481⁄4 122.5 |
| inch cm |
22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Bust | 475⁄8 121 |
49 124.5 |
503⁄8 128 |
513⁄4 131.5 |
531⁄8 135 |
541⁄2 138.5 |
557⁄8 142 |
571⁄4 145.5 |
585⁄8 149 |
60 152.5 |
| Full Bust | 505⁄8 128.5 |
52 132 |
533⁄8 135.5 |
543⁄4 139 |
561⁄8 142.5 |
571⁄2 146 |
587⁄8 149.5 |
601⁄4 153 |
615⁄8 156.6 |
63 160 |
| Waist | 417⁄8 106.5 |
431⁄4 110 |
445⁄8 113.5 |
46 117 |
473⁄8 120.5 |
483⁄4 124 |
501⁄8 127.5 |
511⁄2 131 |
527⁄8 134.5 |
541⁄4 138 |
| Hip | 495⁄8 126 |
51 129.5 |
523⁄8 133 |
531⁄4 136.5 |
551⁄8 140 |
561⁄2 143.5 |
577⁄8 147 |
591⁄4 150.5 |
605⁄8 154 |
62 157.5 |
How to choose your size
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Determine if you should use the regular bust front pieces or the full-bust front pieces—subtract the circumference of your over bust from the circumference of the fullest part of your bust. If the rounded difference is 3″ (7.5 cm) or less, use regular bust; if it is more than 3" (7.5 cm), use full bust.
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Compare your bust circumference (fullest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Using the corresponding row for your bust (regular bust or full bust), choose the size that best fits your bust. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
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Compare your waist circumference (narrowest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that best fits your waist. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
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Compare your hip circumference (widest part) to the “Body Measurements” table. Choose the size that fits your hip best. If you are between sizes, choose the smaller size if you like your garment more fitted; otherwise, choose the bigger size.
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It’s OK to use different sizes for the bust, waist and hip. The instructions for blending sizes are included in the pattern.
- If you are taller or shorter than 5’6” (168 cm), you should consider lengthening or shortening the garment. The instructions for lengthening or shortening are included in the pattern.
Jolene –
I’m usually a button-up shirt or T-shirt gal, but this was a nice, fun alternative. I had a firm knit fabric waiting in my fabric stash, one with horses on it, Perfect for a Polo Shirt.
The PDF with Print Just The Size You Want printed out perfectly. As usual, all the information and instructions, with clear visuals, made this project come together without stress or undue anxiety. My only issue was with the fabric itself. Though easy to sew, and I could steam iron the tab and collar into submission, my personal sewing skills were a little short when trying to “perfectly “ stitch the tab top and bottom sandwiched evenly. Between the thickness of the fabric and the interfacing, things got a bit thick, I’m sure if I did this a few times, I would get that “beautiful “ all thickness evenly sewn look. But very happy with the results. It was an easy make, even though the thought of Cutting through the middle of a top is a scary was an idea to me. Now that I am finished, I’m gonna head to the barn, tack-up a horse and go for a test ride. Happy Trails.
leslie –
This pattern is well fitting for me. I’m always pleased with ITS designs
Sandra –
I watched Karina’s video on the placket construction and it came together very nicely. The rest of the construction was quick. I am very delighted with my very first Polo dress.
Aimee –
Love this pattern and the detailed instructions! Already have made two polo dresses.