Blueprints for Sewing Cabin Shirt and Shift Pattern

Cabin is a relaxed fit top, tunic or dress with french darts, cut on sleeves, and a back yoke. The neckline, sleeves, and hem are finished with bias facing or binding.

Version 1 is a shirt that ends at mid hip with a center back pleat for a swingy silhouette.

Version 2 is a tunic that hits at mid thigh and includes ‘weltless’ pockets, a design that creates the look of a single welt pocket with a fraction of the effort and only one pattern piece. It can also be made with darts instead of a back pleat.

Version 3 is a dress that hits right above the knee and swaps the back pleat for darts, but it can also be made with the back pleat.