Shirt MADDOU | PDF sewing pattern

Poplin is a fine, densely woven cotton with a smooth, slightly cool surface. The fabric feels pleasantly soft, yet it is nicely stable and has no stretch.

Typical of poplin: it is fairly lightweight but still drapes neatly, so it looks clean and a little smarter than regular cotton.

Poplin is super easy to sew – it cuts well, hardly shifts and is great for beginners too.

It is perfect for blouses, shirts, dresses, skirts, bags, cushions or summer trousers.

In short: smooth, light and an easy fabric for lots of lovely everyday pieces.

Blouse fabric is a light, often rather fine fabric that drapes softly and feels lovely against the skin. It usually looks elegant and airy.

Depending on the material it can vary a lot – for example cotton, viscose or blends. That means you can find it matte, with a slight sheen or really flowing.

Blouse fabric typically has no stretch, which makes it well suited to clean, crisp designs.

It can be a bit slippery to sew at times, but in return you get beautiful, lightweight garments.

It is perfect for blouses, shirts, light dresses or airy summer pieces.

In short: light, fine and ideal for elegant, comfortable tops.

Woven fabrics are made from two sets of threads: warp threads and weft threads, which are interlaced crosswise. As a result, they usually have no stretch and hold their shape well.

Depending on the material and weave, they can look very different – from light and airy to firm and sturdy. That is exactly what makes them so versatile.

Woven fabrics are usually easy to sew because they cut well and keep their shape. The only thing is that they can fray a little at the edges.

They are perfect for clothing such as blouses, shirts, skirts and dresses, but also for bags, home decor and many other projects.

In short: classic, versatile and the basis for lots and lots of sewing ideas.

Linen is a natural fabric with a slightly firm, textured feel. At first it often feels a bit rough, but it gets softer with every wash and becomes really lovely on the skin.

Typical of linen: it is super airy and breathable – perfect for warm days. The fabric looks rather loose and relaxed, often has a slightly irregular appearance, and that is exactly what gives it its charm.

Linen creases pretty quickly, but that is simply part of it and even looks intentional. It is ideal for airy clothing such as dresses, blouses, trousers or shirts.

In short: natural, cooling and wonderfully easy-going with a casual look.

Woven viscose is a light, flowing fabric that feels really soft on the skin. It has no stretch, but in return it drapes loosely and flatters the figure without adding bulk.

Its smooth surface, often with a very slight silky sheen, is typical. This makes the fabric look a little smarter while staying totally comfortable to wear – especially on warm days, because it feels nice and cool.

Woven viscose can sometimes be a bit slippery to sew, but with a little patience it works well. It is perfect for airy dresses, blouses or skirts that should drape softly.

In short: light, flowing and perfect for feminine, airy favourite pieces.

Muslin is a very light, loosely woven cotton fabric. It feels super soft and has that typical slightly crinkled, “creased” surface – which is intentional and gives it its charm.

The fabric is very breathable, which makes it perfect for warm days. It drapes loosely and always looks a little casual and easy-going.

Muslin is usually easy to sew because it is not slippery. It can fray a little, though, so finishing the edges neatly is worth it.

It is perfect for baby blankets, scarves, light dresses, blouses or summery clothing.

In short: airy, soft and ideal for relaxed, natural looks.