Button down shirt

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A classic button down blouse is always in style!

This sewing pattern is optimized for woven fabrics without stretch.

The bust dart in this pattern is optional. Please use the option “no bust dart” for a really small bust only.

Instruction video

This sewing pattern is free for your personal use. Please note that commercial use is not allowed.

Basic form

The model length cannot be shorter that hip level.

This setting defines the amount of ease. The higher the number, the more ease is added to the body measurements.

Fit category Bust scope Waist scope Hip scope
1 + 1 cm + 1 cm + 1 cm
2 + 4 cm + 3 cm + 2 cm
3 + 6 cm + 6 cm + 6 cm
4 + 8 cm + 7 cm + 6 cm
5 + 10 cm + 10 cm + 7 cm
6 + 12 cm + 12 cm + 8 cm
7 + 14 cm + 14 cm + 10 cm
8 + 16 cm + 16 cm + 12 cm
9 + 18 cm + 18 cm + 16 cm
10 + 20 cm + 20 cm + 20 cm

Neckline finnish

For this option, the following settings are recommanded:

Side neckline addition 1 cm
Front neckline addition 2 cm
Back neckline addition 2 cm

Do you want to apply these settings?

Distance between neck and neckline on one side, without neckband.

Distance between neck and neckline on the front, without neckband.

Distance between neck and neckline on the back, without neckband.

Bottom form

Sleeve

For this option, the following settings are recommanded:

Wrist scope addition 4 cm
Sleeve length extension 0 cm

Do you want to apply these settings?

For this option, the following settings are recommanded:

Wrist scope addition 2 cm
Sleeve length extension 2 cm

Do you want to apply these settings?

High sleeve head: small fit at upper arm. For stretchy fabric like jersey only.
Medium high sleeve head: looser fit. For jersey, thicker knits or sweat.
Flat sleeve head: wide fit. All sort of fabrics.

The sleeve head is spread by this amount. This will lead to a larger sleeve head scope, which will need to be gathered to fit into the armscye.

The sleeve is drawn wider as the cuff by this amount. The cuff needs to be stretched while sewing.

Choose here if you want to gather or fold the additional fabric on the sleeve wrist to the cuff.

Choose here if you want a classic placket or a simple tape placket.

Amount the shoulder width should be shortened. The shoulder point is moved to the inside. Please note: This amount might get reduced if this would result in a shoulder smaller than 5cm!

The value defines the depth of the armhole. Increasing this value will increase the width of the upper sleeve and also the bust width. Smaller values may increase movement.

Want some more poof above the cuff? You can also set this option and add some elastic to the wrist.

Select size/Upload measure set

Select a clothing size or upload a measure set.
You can create a measure set with your own measurements.

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