Men's Breeze Shirt Size Chart + Materials List

Intended Fit + Style

The Breeze is a lightweight shirt designed for hot summer days. It features a dropped shoulder and a relaxed fit with plenty of ease. The pattern includes options for long or short sleeves.

Size + Measurements Chart

Choose size based on chest measurement, then blend sizes for waist/hip measurement if necessary.

Size		32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
Chest	inches	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
Chest	cm	81.3	86.4	91.4	96.5	101.6	106.7	111.8	116.8	121.9	127.0	132.1	137.2	142.2	147.3	152.4
Waist	inches	26	28	30	32	34	36	38	40.5	43	45.5	48	51	54	58	62
Waist	cm	66.0	71.1	76.2	81.3	86.4	91.4	96.5	102.9	109.2	115.6	121.9	129.5	137.2	147.3	157.5
Hip	inches	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
Hip	cm	81.3	86.4	91.4	96.5	101.6	106.7	111.8	116.8	121.9	127.0	132.1	137.2	142.2	147.3	152.4
Height	inches	5’ 10”
Height	cm	177

Suggested Fabrics

Lightweight linen, cotton lawn, voile, muslin, gauze, double gauze.

This shirt needs a soft, breezy drapey fabric. Using quilting cotton or something similar will produce a stiff shirt, losing the casual feel of the design.

There is a detailed blog post on fabric options here: Breeze Shirt Fabric Recommendations

Other Supplies & Notions

Spool of coordinating thread
Small piece of lightweight interfacing to stabilise the facing and collar - knitted or woven are better but non-woven would be ok
1-3 small button(s) if adding the optional button loop(s)
2 small buttons or snaps if adding the optional sleeve tabs

*Although closing with ties is NOT part of the Breeze Shirt pattern, if you decided to use this closure method then 6mm eyelets are a good size, or you could sew buttonholes instead of using eyelets. Please note that your shirt will not be safety compliant in many countries if closing with ties. Ensure the loose tie length is no longer than 14 cm.

Fabric Requirement Chart

You will need the following amounts. You may need more if matching plaids/checks or if you have a directional fabric.

Long Sleeve Version:

Fabric Width		32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
110cm / 43”	inches	92.5	92.5	92.5	96.5	96.5	100.4	100.4	104.3	104.3	126.0	126.0	126.0	126.0	126.0	126.0
	cm	235	235	235	245	245	255	255	265	265	320	320	320	320	320	320
130cm / 51”	inches	70.9	70.9	70.9	72.8	72.8	94.5	94.5	96.5	96.5	98.4	98.4	102.4	102.4	104.3	104.3
	cm	180	180	180	185	185	240	240	245	245	250	250	260	260	265	265

Short Sleeve Version:

Fabric Width		32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56	58	60
110cm / 43”	inches	76.8	76.8	76.8	80.7	80.7	84.6	84.6	94.5	94.5	96.5	96.5	98.4	98.4	100.4	100.4
	cm	195	195	195	205	205	215	215	240	240	245	245	250	250	255	255
130cm / 51”	inches	55.1	57.1	57.1	59.1	59.1	80.7	80.7	82.7	82.7	84.6	84.6	86.6	86.6	90.6	90.6
	cm	140	145	145	150	150	205	205	210	210	215	215	220	220	230	230

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