The Ginkgo Shirt is a short-sleeved mandarin-collar shirt designed to take you from festive gatherings to everyday moments with style and ease. Featuring clean lines, a straight side seam, and a comfortable relaxed fit (with 10 cm of chest ease), this pattern creates a silhouette that feels polished without being restrictive — perfect for warm climates and easy movement.

Choose between two collar variations to suit your personal style:

A contemporary overlapping mandarin collar for a minimalist, modern look
A traditional Changshan-inspired stand collar for a touch of heritage

Thoughtfully designed details like a neatly integrated chest pocket bring together functionality and subtle visual interest, while keeping the overall look refined and wearable.

Whether you're sewing it in a bold festive print for Chinese New Year or crafting a timeless everyday staple, the Ginkgo Shirt is a versatile wardrobe essential that sews up beautifully in cotton, linen, rayon, and other light to medium-weight fabrics.

Make one — or many — and enjoy how effortlessly it elevates any occasion.

Size: Available in 7 sizes, for chest size ranging from 84cm to 110cm (33 ⅛" - 43 ½″). See Size Chart here.

Made for: Woven fabric

Materials required:

Woven fabric, recommended cotton poplin, linen or linen-cotton blend, chambray, lightweight oxford cloth
Matching thread
Fusible interfacing for collar and placket
7 to 8 11-13mm (7/16" – 1/2“) buttons

Patterns available for:

Home printing (suitable for both A4 & Letter size)
AO printing
Projector

Ginkgo Men's Mandarin Collar Shirt