Aiken Polo Shirt and Dress Itch to Stitch sewing pattern.

The Aiken Polo Shirt and Dress is a timeless and versatile addition to your handmade wardrobe. Inspired by the classic polo shirt, the pattern includes options for a high-hip-length top or a knee-length dress, with three sleeve styles and an optional ruffled placket for a feminine finish. Choose the sleeveless version for warm summer days or add sleeves for cooler weather. Comfortable yet polished, Aiken is an easy-to-wear style you can enjoy season after season.

• Regular and full bust options
• Bust dart included with the full bust option
• Sleeveless, short-sleeved and long-sleeved options
• High-hip-length shirt or knee-length dress
• Side slits for comfort and ease of movement
• Optional ruffles along the front placket
• Classic polo collar and front placket
• Designed for light to medium-weight knit fabrics

Recommended fabrics

Primary Fabric Use a light- to medium-weight knit fabric such as jersey, pique knit, or interlock. Ensure the fabric contains elastane or spandex for good recovery and provides at least 50% horizontal stretch. For the ruffled placket option, use only lightweight knit fabric.

Interfacing Lightweight knit tricot fusible interfacing

Sizing

• Includes sizes 00 to 40
• Regular and full bust options for a personalised fit

Make sure to check the size chart in the image gallery before choosing your size. Every pattern brand uses slightly different measurements‚ so it’s always worth double-checking to ensure you select the correct size for the best possible fit.

Available Formats

Delivered Paper Pattern

If you opt for the printed paper pattern we'll print it on our in-house large format A0 printer and post it to your address.

Please note that we don't print the instructions. These will be emailed to you as a PDF‚ along with the digital pattern files in all sizes‚ when we dispatch your paper pattern.

Occasionally some large pattern pieces may be split across two A0 sheets and will need to be joined together.

PDF Digital Download

If you choose the PDF digital download option‚ a link to download your pattern files will be included in your order confirmation email. We recommend creating an account before placing your order so you can easily access your files again by logging in at any time. The following files are included to print at home:

• PDF for A4/Letter printout. The full pattern spans 40 pages (sizes 00–20) or 47 pages (sizes 16–40)‚ though you'll only need to print the pieces for your size‚ so the final page count may be less.
• PDF for A0/US printout. The full pattern spans 2 pages (sizes 00–20) or 5 pages (sizes 16–40)‚ though you'll only need to print the pieces for your size‚ so the final page count may be less.
• Step by step sewing instructions in PDF format
• Projector file

Need to know how to print PDF patterns? Then have a look at our handy PDF pattern printing guide.

Delivery

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Returns

We are happy to exchange or refund your purchase within 14 days providing the goods are in a fully resaleable condition. Exclusions apply to selected products such as cut fabrics. For further information, instructions on how to return products and information on Sew Essentials refund policy visit the returns and refunds section of the website.