This design drew influence from typical early- to mid-twentieth century men’s dressing gowns as well as traditional Eastern European shirts—which often closed at the side of the neck rather than at the centre front. The large-motif jaquard was a challenge to pattern-match efficiently. However, I was able to neatly align the patch-pockets and the front closure. The sleeves and collar were impossible to match exactly, though the pattern is kept level across seams and mirrored exactly on both sides of the garment.