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Sizes: EUR 32-56 | US 0-24 | UK 4-28 | Size chart
Silmu is a stylish sewing pattern duo that includes a loose-fitting shirt and a midi-length shirt dress. Both variations feature a distinctive overlapping collar. The shirt variation also includes breast pockets, a back pleat, long sleeves with cuffs, and an uneven hem with side slits. The waist pleats of the dress variation make it loose at the top, while the skirt is lightly fitted. The dress also has pleated half sleeves and a tie closure at the back.
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Details
PATTERN PROPERTIES
- Patterns and instructions are in English
- All seam allowances are included
- Illustrated sewing instructions
- Non-overlapping pattern layout
PDF PATTERN
- Print-at-home PDF: 45 home printer pages
- Copy-shop PDF: Three A0 sheets
- Projector pattern
- PDF instructions
- Print preview
Pattern type: Post-2020
All PDF patterns are layered
Delivered by email
POD (PRINT-ON-DEMAND) PATTERN
Includes the entire PDF pattern, plus a printed copy-shop pattern. Delivered by email and mail.
PRINTED PATTERN
Three large-scale pattern sheets and an instruction booklet inside a pattern envelope. Delivered by mail.

Details
PATTERN PROPERTIES
- Patterns and instructions are in English
- All seam allowances are included
- Illustrated sewing instructions
- Non-overlapping pattern layout
PDF PATTERN
- Print-at-home PDF: 45 home printer pages
- Copy-shop PDF: Three A0 sheets
- Projector pattern
- PDF instructions
- Print preview
Pattern type: Post-2020
All PDF patterns are layered
Delivered by email
POD (PRINT-ON-DEMAND) PATTERN
Includes the entire PDF pattern, plus a printed copy-shop pattern. Delivered by email and mail.
PRINTED PATTERN
Three large-scale pattern sheets and an instruction booklet inside a pattern envelope. Delivered by mail.
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Fabric recommendations
For both variations, choose a non-stretch, light-weight or medium-weight shirt fabric. The blouse fabric can be slightly lighter, while the dress can be made of a heavier but more drapey material.
Materials
- Shirt: fusible interfacing, 35 cm (1/2 yd)
- Dress: fusible interfacing, 130 cm (1 1/2 yd)
- Small buttons, 12 pcs
Fabric requirements
Size EUR/US/UK | Unit | 32/0/4 | 34/2/6 | 36/4/8 | 38/6/10 | 40/8/12 | 42/10/14 | 44/12/16 | 46/14/18 | 48/16/20 | 50/18/22 | 52/20/24 | 54/22/26 | 56/24/28 |
Shirt
Fabric width 150 cm | cm | 135 | 135 | 135 | 145 | 150 | 155 | 160 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 195 | 205 | 205 |
Fabric width 115 cm | cm | 170 | 170 | 195 | 210 | 210 | 215 | 220 | 225 | 230 | 245 | 250 | 255 | 270 |
Fabric width 60" | yd | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 1/2 | 1 5/8 | 1 5/8 | 1 3/4 | 1 3/4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 |
Fabric width 45" | yd | 1 7/8 | 1 7/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 | 2 1/4 | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 | 2 1/2 | 2 1/2 | 2 5/8 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 3 |
Shirt dress
Fabric width 150 cm | cm | 190 | 190 | 195 | 200 | 210 | 215 | 225 | 240 | 270 | 290 | 310 | 320 | 335 |
Fabric width 115 cm | cm | 255 | 255 | 275 | 290 | 305 | 325 | 335 | 345 | 360 | 365 | 375 | 390 | 405 |
Fabric width 60" | yd | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/8 | 2 1/4 | 2 3/8 | 2 1/2 | 2 5/8 | 3 | 3 1/8 | 3 3/8 | 3 1/2 | 3 5/8 |
Fabric width 45" | yd | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 3 | 3 1/8 | 3 3/8 | 3 1/2 | 3 5/8 | 3 3/4 | 3 7/8 | 4 | 4 1/8 | 4 1/4 | 4 3/8 |
Note that for patterned or napped fabrics the fabric requirement may be higher.
Finished measurements
Size EUR/US/UK | Unit | 32/0/4 | 34/2/6 | 36/4/8 | 38/6/10 | 40/8/12 | 42/10/14 | 44/12/16 | 46/14/18 | 48/16/20 | 50/18/22 | 52/20/24 | 54/22/26 | 56/24/28 |
Bust | cm | 104.5 | 108.5 | 112.5 | 116.5 | 120.5 | 124.5 | 128.5 | 132.5 | 138.5 | 144.5 | 150.5 | 156.5 | 162.5 |
inch | 41 1/8 | 42 3/4 | 44 1/4 | 45 7/8 | 47 1/2 | 49 | 50 5/8 | 52 1/8 | 54 1/2 | 56 7/8 | 59 1/4 | 61 5/8 | 64 | |
Waist, shirt | cm | 104.5 | 108.5 | 112.5 | 116.5 | 120.5 | 124.5 | 128.5 | 132.5 | 138.5 | 144.5 | 150.5 | 156.5 | 162.5 |
inch | 41 1/8 | 42 3/4 | 44 1/4 | 45 7/8 | 47 1/2 | 49 | 50 5/8 | 52 1/8 | 54 1/2 | 56 7/8 | 59 1/4 | 61 5/8 | 64 | |
Waist, dress | cm | 61.5 | 65.5 | 69.5 | 73.5 | 77.5 | 81.5 | 85.5 | 89.5 | 95.5 | 101.5 | 107.5 | 113.5 | 119.5 |
inch | 24 1/4 | 25 3/4 | 27 3/8 | 28 7/8 | 30 1/2 | 32 1/8 | 33 5/8 | 35 1/4 | 37 5/8 | 40 | 42 3/8 | 44 5/8 | 47 | |
Hip, dress | cm | 92 | 96 | 100 | 104 | 108 | 112 | 116 | 120 | 126 | 132 | 138 | 144 | 150 |
inch | 36 1/4 | 37 3/4 | 39 3/8 | 41 | 42 1/2 | 44 1/8 | 45 5/8 | 47 1/4 | 49 5/8 | 52 | 54 3/8 | 56 3/4 | 59 | |
Length, shirt (CB neck to hem) | cm | 65.5 | 66 | 66 | 66.5 | 66.5 | 67 | 67 | 67.5 | 67.5 | 68 | 68 | 68.5 | 68.5 |
inch | 25 3/4 | 26 | 26 | 26 1/8 | 26 1/8 | 26 3/8 | 26 3/8 | 26 5/8 | 26 5/8 | 26 3/4 | 26 3/4 | 27 | 27 | |
Length, dress (CB waist to hem) | cm | 80.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 | 80.5 |
inch | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 | 31 3/4 |