PDF SEWING PATTERN | 204 Missouri River Boatman's Shirt | Folkwear | UNISEX

PDF SEWING PATTERN | 204 Missouri River Boatman's Shirt | Folkwear | UNISEX

Skill Level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS–XL
Gender: Unisex
Language: English Only
Era: 1800s | Victorian

The 204 Missouri River Boatman's Shirt by Folkwear is a roomy historical pullover work shirt inspired by garments worn by raftsmen and fur traders along the Missouri, Mississippi and Ohio Rivers during 19th-century America.

Full sleeves with underarm gussets are gathered into a shoulder yoke, with a choice of narrow or convertible cuffs. A neck gusset set into the shoulders gathers into a simple turned-back collar that fastens loosely with a tape tie. The traditional tunic-length silhouette can also be shortened for a more contemporary shirt that can be tucked into trousers.

For authentic detailing, the pattern includes instructions for a cross-stitch monogram and a needle-lace godet inspired by the reinforcement traditionally used at the bottom of the front opening. The casual, versatile design works equally well for historical costuming, reenactment and contemporary wear.

Pattern Features

• Historical unisex pullover shirt
• Traditional or shorter length
• Roomy silhouette
• Full gathered sleeves
• Underarm gussets
• Shoulder yoke
• Neck gusset
• Simple turned-back collar
• Tape tie closure at the neckline
• Narrow cuff option
• Convertible cuff option
• Long reinforced side openings
• Cross-stitch monogram instructions included
• Needle-lace godet instructions included

Recommended Fabrics

• Broadcloth
• Homespun
• Linen
• Chambray
• Silk

Historical Fabric: The original shirt was made from handwoven linen.

Fabric Requirements

Traditional Length – All Sizes:

• 36" / 91 cm Wide Fabric: 3 5/8 yds / 3.35 m
• 45" / 115 cm Wide Fabric: 3 yds / 2.75 m

Shorter Length – All Sizes:

• 36" / 91 cm Wide Fabric: 3 1/4 yds / 3 m
• 45" / 115 cm Wide Fabric: 2 5/8 yds / 2.4 m

Convertible Cuffs: Add 1/8 yd / 12 cm.

Important: This pattern is not suitable for fabrics with nap.

Finished Garment Measurements

Finished Back Length from Nape of Neck – All Sizes:

• Traditional Length: 38 1/2" / 98 cm
• Shorter Length: 31 1/2" / 80 cm

Width at Lower Edge:

• Women's Sizes: 54" / 1.37 m
• Most Men's Sizes: 58" / 1.46 m
• Men's XL: 61" / 1.54 m

PDF Pattern Includes

• Complete sewing instructions
• Missouri River Boatman's Shirt pattern
• Traditional finishing techniques
• Cross-stitch monogram instructions
• Needle-lace godet instructions
• A0 copyshop file : 3 pages
• 36" copyshop file
• A4 print-at-home file : 24 pages
• Lettre US print-at-home file