This pattern is for Heritage Shirts, often called Bush Shirts. They came onto the fashion scene around about 1860, possibly a bit before that. They were popular with gold miners, pioneers, and the army. The closed front features a strong placket design, usually with two buttons. The foot of the placket is usually a double sewn square. The design is very strong, and a favourite, outlasting time as it has been around for more than 140 years. The design was fairly universal before WW2 and became less common after 1970. I have put more information in my articles in "Grass Roots" magazine. This updated pattern is provided for the information of shirt makers. It requires some interpretation, as it is not to scale. Use the photographs as a reference. The pattern was originally drawn on A4 paper, 8.25" x 11.75" approx as this is a metric sized sheet. (Letter sized paper is not readilly available in Australia). The design is currently being assessed as a possible marketting vector for the promotion of Wool and Cotton in Australia. Using modern fabrics such as wool/synthetic blends, and overdyed cotton, the style is undergoing a comeback. Recent research has found that these shirts are made in Navy Drill fabric, it protects against UV radiation and extremes of heat. Email: ddarrambaxtys@geocities.com Links: Homepage Fields/8886/ UV Protection: 8886/ProtectkidsUV Photos: 8886/ProtectkidsUV/photos Visitors: