NOTE: This is a PDF Sewing Pattern and NOT a physical product. After purchase, you will receive links via email to a digital instruction booklet and pattern files that you can download and print at home. A copyshop file is also included with your purchase. 

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SIZES:

US sizes 0-28 with option for B, C, or D Cup bust sizes. Click here for sizing and yardage requirements.

DESCRIPTION:

Byrdie is a button-up, collared blouse with thoughtful details to take this wardrobe staple to the next level. It has a loose fit with subtle shaping and optional bust darts to give it a flattering silhouette.  Pair Byrdie with your favorite jeans for a casual look, or tuck it into your favorite slacks for a more polished style. Both versions can also be sewn as a shirtdress with a tie-waist.

VERSION A is a classic button-up shirt with a straight point collar and optional breast pockets.

VERSION B features tuxedo shirt-style tucks across the bust, bishop-style sleeves, and a simple band collar.

TECHNIQUES COVERED IN THIS PATTERN:

• Basic shirtmaking techniques, including installing a shirt collar, sleeve cuffs, sleeve tower placket, and button placket

• Sewing tucks

SKILL LEVEL:

Intermediate to Advanced

RECOMMENDED FABRICS:

Light to medium weight woven fabrics. For a more structured, boxy fit, use fabrics such as linen, chambray, poplin, and voile. For a more fluid drape and flowing fit, use fabrics such as tencel, rayon challis, and crepe de chine.

NOTIONS:

BUTTONS: 12 or 18 buttons (shirt or dress), 1/2" diameter recommended

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

Click here for Finished Garment Measurements.

INSTRUCTIONS:

English with metric and imperial measurements provided.

PDF FILES INCLUDED IN DOWNLOAD:

• Instruction Booklet (24 pages)

• Print-at-home pattern (US Letter and A4) (Includes all bust sizes)(with layers to print each size individually) (Version A, 53 pages; Version B, 57 pages; Print both versions, 71 pages)

• Copyshop Universal Pattern Files - A0 Size, 2 sheets (33.1”x 46.8” each)(with size layers so you only have to print what you need)

• Copyshop B, C, and D Cup pattern files - A0 Size, 1 sheet per cup size (33.1” x 46.8” each)(with size layers so you only have to print what you need)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Byrdie Button-up Sewalong
• Byrdie Pattern Hacks
• Shirtmaking Techniques
• Byrdie Button-up Tutorials on the Pattern Scout YouTube Channel:

ERRATA:

• Pages 25 + 26 are missing from the pages to print list on the Letter/A4 file for both blouse versions. These pages should also be printed when making the blouse versions of both versions of the pattern.