Fabric Edit: Sewing the Lyrical Shirt
Fabric Edit: Sewing the Lyrical Shirt
If there's one thing the Lyrical Shirt taught us, it's that fabric choice changes everything.
Lightweight rayons gave us soft flow and gentle gathers. Fabrics with more body brought bold, sculptural volume. Some testers stuck with recommended fabrics, others went rogue — and every version had something special about it.
This Fabric Edit is here to inspire you — so you can choose the fabric that feels most you.
Kate
Soft, romantic and a little bit chic, this white rayon version floats effortlessly from day to night.
- Tie Neck | Long sleeve
- Size 6
- Fabric: Rayon (East Coast Fabrics, Australia)
- Worn with: Palazzo Pants in heavy ponte
Kate
A minimalist favourite with subtle gathers and a soft tie neckline, styled for everyday ease or the office.
- Tie Neck | Mid Sleeve
- Size 6
- Fabric: Rayon (East Coast Fabrics, Australia)
- Worn with: Stretch Palazzo Pants in crepe knit
Kate
This pretty pink border print version makes the most of the contrast — with the border used on the sleeves and tie for a beautifully detailed finish, whilst still remaining harmonious.
- Tie Neck | Short sleeve
- Size 6
- Fabric: Border print rayon (Super Cheap Fabrics, Australia)
- Worn with: Gathered Skirt
Kate
With its white background, this animal print feels fresh and light — giving the shirt a softer, more wearable edge.
- Tie Neck | Mid Sleeve
- Size 6
- Fabric: Rayon (East Coast Fabrics, Australia)
- Worn with: Jeans
Kate
A bold twist with sculptural sleeves — this linen version proves sometimes it pays to go rogue.
- Tie Neck | Short Sleeve
- Size 6
- Fabric: Medium weight linen (Tessuti Fabrics, Australia)
- Worn with: Stretch Palazzo Pants in crepe knit
Kate
This soft rayon version pairs a retro paisley print with a modern silhouette — easy, effortless, and totally wearable.
- Collar with Stand | Mid Sleeve
- Size 6
- Fabric: Rayon
- Worn with: Jeans
Melanie
In this version, the super lightweight rayon created a more relaxed, casual feel — soft gathers, gentle blousing, and easy everyday comfort.
- Tie Neck | Mid Sleeve (+3cm length)
- Size 18
- Fabric: Very light rayon (paisley in blue & green)
- Worn with: Jeans
Melanie
Mel’s black and caramel zebra print gives her Lyrical Shirt a playful, modern twist. Soft enough to blouse beautifully, with just enough structure to show off the sleeves.
- Tie Neck | Mid Sleeve (+3cm length)
- Size 18
- Fabric: Rayon (black/caramel zebra print)
- Worn with: Easy Does It Skirt
Melanie
The animal print adds a bold, fashion-forward edge to Mel’s second Lyrical Shirt, while still keeping the easy drape that makes the style so wearable.
- Tie Neck | Long Sleeve (+3cm length)
- Size 18
- Fabric:Rayon (animal print)
Erica
Erica’s black floral rayon challis Lyrical Shirt floats beautifully around the body, with soft gathers that fall naturally without too much volume. A perfect everyday version you could style up or down.
- Tie Neck | Long Sleeve
- Size 6
- Fabric: Rayon challis (floral print, black base)
- Worn with: Slay All Day Skirt
Erica
This one shows how a lightweight rayon voile gives even more movement — soft, floaty, and easy to wear. Erica’s dusty blue version feels dreamy and relaxed.
- Tie Neck | Mid Sleeve
- Size 6
- Fabric: Rayon voile (dusty blue, abstract flower print).
- Worn with: Symphony Skirt
Sophie
Sophie’s chiffon version is light, floaty, and a little bit dressy — perfect for layering or for when you want that delicate, feminine finish.
- Tie Neck | Long Sleeve
- Size 12
- Fabric: Pale pink satiny chiffon
- Worn with: Jeans
Sophie
The crepe satin gave Sophie’s second Lyrical Shirt a slightly more polished look — the print keeps it fun, but the fabric adds a little shine and movement.
- Tie Neck | Mid Sleeve
- Size 12
- Fabric: Crepe satin (blue tiny floral print)
- Worn with: Jeans
Sophie
In viscose, the gathers fall softly but with enough weight to keep the shirt close to the body — bright, playful, and a little more structured than rayon.
- Tie Neck | Mid Sleeve
- Size 12
- Fabric: Viscose (green, bright & abstract floral print)
- Worn with: Friday Feel Skirt
Suzanne
Suzanne’s cotton batik version brings a completely different vibe — a little more structured, full of character, and perfect if you love a shirt with personality.
- Tie Neck | Mid Sleeve
- Size 10
- Fabric: Cotton batik (dark red leaf print)
- Worn with: Jeans
Amanda
Amanda’s viscose sateen version feels polished but still relaxed — the slight sheen adds a little dressier feel without losing the softness.
- Collar with Stand | Long Sleeve
- Size 8
- Fabric: Viscose sateen ( Alta Moda fabrics in Bali)
- Worn with: Jeans
Amanda
The lightweight cotton gives Amanda’s Lyrical Shirt more volume at the gathers — a great choice if you love a sleeve that holds a little more shape without feeling heavy.
- Tie Neck | Mid Sleeve
- Size 8
- Fabric: Lightweight cotton (gorgeous pink print from Karmme Apparel)
- Worn with: Jeans
Amanda
Light, sheer, and floaty — Amanda’s white crepe georgette Lyrical Shirt is the ultimate airy layering piece. Delicate but wearable.
- Tie Neck | Mid Sleeve
- Size 8
- Fabric: Crepe georgette (Pitt Trading)
- Worn with: Jeans
Justine
Justine’s small floral Lyrical is soft, feminine, and light — a classic feel that lets the gathers shine without overwhelming the body.
- Tie Neck | Long Sleeve
- Size 14
- Fabric: Rayon (pretty, small floral in pinks)
- Worn with: Jeans
Justine
The animal print brings a little edge to Justine’s second shirt — soft gathers, but with a more playful, everyday casual feel.
- Tie Neck | Mid Sleeve
- Size 14
- Fabric: Rayon (animal print)
- Worn with: Palazzo Pants
Jayne
Jayne’s version shows how a small, pretty print can work beautifully with the Lyrical Shirt’s details — the gathers, the frill cuff, the soft tie all shine without feeling fussy.
- Tie Neck | Mid Sleeve
- Size 10
- Fabric:Rayon (pink & purple floral, little flowers print)
Amanda
Amanda’s viscose version with a collar and stand gives a crisp, polished look — floaty through the body but still structured at the neckline. The abstract print keeps it modern and a little edgy.
- Collar with Stand | Long Sleeve
- Size 8
- Fabric: Viscose (black and white, black abstract palm trees print
- Worn with: Hugs & Kisses Cami & Jeans
Amanda
Crepe de chine gave Amanda’s shirt a soft but slightly more defined feel — perfect for workwear or dressing up with simple accessories.
- Tie Neck | Mid Sleeve
- Size 8
- Fabric: Crepe de chine (blue and black print)
- Worn with: Hugs & Kisses Cami & Jeans
Amanda
Soft viscose with a bold print — Amanda’s third Lyrical Shirt feels relaxed yet stylish, with the perfect amount of drape to let the tie and sleeve details shine.
- Tie Neck | Mid Sleeve
- Size 8
- Fabric: Viscose (blue, black & white print)
- Worn with: Vacation Vibe Palazzo Pants
Jody
Jody’s striped Lyrical Shirt brings a crisp, casual feel — the stripes play beautifully with the gathers and make the tie neckline pop.
- Tie Neck | Short Sleeve
- Size 8
- Fabric: Rayon (stripe)
- Worn with: Jeans
Jody
The lightweight rayon crepe gives Jody’s second shirt gorgeous movement — a little bit dressy, a little bit boho, perfect for dressing up or down.
- Tie Neck | Mid Sleeve
- Size 8
- Fabric: Rayon crepe (floral print)
- Worn with: Coco Wide Leg Pants
Monique
Monique’s cupro blend Lyrical Shirt floats like a dream — soft, luxurious, and so easy to style casually or for a dinner out.
- Tie Neck | Mid Sleeve
- Size 12
- Fabric: Cupro viscose blend (abstract floral print)
- Worn with: Jeans
Erika
Erika’s lightweight poly cotton version holds its shape beautifully — a little more structure than rayon, but still soft enough for the gathers to sit nicely.
- Collar with Stand | Mid Sleeve
- Size 6
- Fabric: Lightweight poly cotton blend (retro looking paisley)
- Worn with: Jeans
Allie
Allie’s pink satin Lyrical Shirt adds a glamorous edge — floaty with a little shine, but definitely a trickier fabric to sew thanks to the slipperiness!
- Tie Neck | Long Sleeve
- Size 10
- Fabric: Poly satin (pink, shiny satin)
- Worn with: Jeans
Allie
A softer, more stable version — Allie’s second shirt shows how a poly cotton still creates a lovely casual Lyrical Shirt, and she even swapped out buttons for snaps!
- Tie Neck | Mid Sleeve
- Size 8
- Fabric: Poly cotton (soft pink print, poly cotton sheet upcycle)
- Worn with: Jeans
Steph
Steph’s white rayon Lyrical Shirt is the definition of wardrobe magic — floaty, effortless, and timeless. Paired with the Free Spirit Skirt, it feels breezy and quietly elegant.
- Tie Neck | Long Sleeve
- Size 12
- Fabric: Rayon (white)
- Worn with: Free Spirit Skirt
Steph
Steph took it one step further — extending her Lyrical Shirt into a gorgeous knee-length dress by adding 30cm to the hem. It’s the perfect example of how easily you can adapt the pattern to create something uniquely yours.
- Tie Neck | Short Sleeve | Lengthened to Dress
- Size 12
- Fabric: Viscose (retro looking floral)
Sarah
Sarah’s blue check rayon voile shirt is soft, relaxed, and light — perfect for warmer days when you still want a bit of sleeve drama without the weight.
- Tie Neck | Mid Sleeve
- Size 14
- Fabric: Rayon voile (blue check)
- Worn with: Coco Wide Leg Pants
Alana
Alana went rogue — and it paid off! Her linen tencel Lyrical brings structured volume to the sleeves, showing how you can push the pattern into new territory.
- Collar with Stand | Short Sleeve
- Size 18
- Fabric: Linen tencel blend (bright & colourful print)
- Worn with: Jeans
Alana
This clever upcycle saw Alana reusing a dress, adapting the placket and buttonholes, and creating a fresh sleeveless Lyrical Shirt — proving that a little creativity goes a long way.
- Tie Neck | Sleeveless
- Size 18
- Fabric: Rayon (upcycled dress from op shop, blue with orange floral print)
- Worn with: Jeans
Final Wrap-Up:
As you can see, the Lyrical Shirt completely transforms depending on your fabric choice.
- Want soft, dreamy gathers that float and drape? Go for rayon, viscose, or lightweight blends.
- Prefer a bolder, more dramatic sleeve? Try cotton, linen blends, or something with a little more body.
- Feeling adventurous? Go rogue with something unexpected — you might just love the result.
Whichever direction you choose, the Lyrical Shirt lets you create a piece that feels completely you.
I hope you’ve found plenty of inspiration from all the incredible tester makes — I honestly can’t wait to see what you create!
Kate xx
