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.
VIEW A is a classic button-up shirt with a straight point collar and optional breast pockets.
VIEW 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
Sizes: US sizes 0 - 28 with B, C, and D Cup options
Difficulty: Intermediate - Advanced.
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Notions:
Buttons: 12 or 18 buttons (shirt or dress), 1.27 cm diameter recommended.
Fabric Recommendations:
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.
PDF Files Included in Downloads:
- 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 (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 (with size layers so you only have to print what you need)