Button-up Shirt Sewalong + Sewing Pattern
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- Опубліковано 14 лип 2024
- Hello sewing friends! Today's button-up shirt sewalong will walk you through the construction of the Byrdie Button-up (Version A). This tutorial will show you some of the more advanced techniques for sewing a button-up shirt from scratch, including my favorite method for sewing a beautiful shirt collar that looks great wear after wear (I would know, because I wear this shirt constantly!).
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Oh the relief hearing you mention when there is a glitch, or tricky moment, even a do over! .... I feel less alone now. Thank you!
I feel like it happens to me every time...and I've been sewing a long time! haha :) Thanks so much for watching!
Just made a button down using another tutorial and the collar stressed me out so much that my project is still sitting there 85% finished. Excited for this!
That's so frustrating! I hope this one helps! Thanks for watching 🙂❤
Technically a button-up unless you put button holes on the collar to “button down” the collar.
I just made this and I love it s I much ..I am cutting out a white one TODAY ❤
I know this video is from a while ago but I'm just starting to make this shirt. Not in a mean way but it helped to see you make a mistake - and then correct it and carry on - often if I make a mistake I just want to abandon the project! But you made me realise that I can find a way to put it right and not get disheartened. So thank you.
So true! 😂
Love the “dang,” now and then too! Very human and we can identify,😂!
Just bought this pattern for the front tucked version. Great sew along/tutorial.❤
Awesome tutorial for the collar, where has this been all my sewing life?! Thanks so much!!
Thanks so much for watching! That collar technique is my go-to :)
Just bought the pattern because of this awesome and accessible tutorial :) Can't wait to make it!!
Ah, thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it and hope you love the pattern ❤
Thank you for making sewing a button-up look 'doable'. Definitely on my sewing list. 🌷
Yes, definitely doable (and you might get hooked making them once you do one haha)! Thanks for watching!
That is a fantastic tutorial! The collar method is a game changer!
Beautiful! This is my absolute favorite shirt style.
Oh my goodness I am so glad you are back, and now maybe I can get this blouse together!!
Thanks for the collar tutorial, you saved my life because I couldn't figure out how to make it! You're great!
I'm so glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching!
ahh thank you so much. I searched so many videos. thank you for posting this. I really want to master sewing shirts because I wear many lose fitted shirts and I want to master the collar and button closure. im following you now forever and ever.
Thank you so much for the comment! I'm so glad it was helpful. I love making shirts--they are such a classic staple in my wardrobe :) Thanks for following!
Looks great! Taping the buttons in place is a genius idea!!
Thank you!
Thank you for this very informative, well done and real video! It is so helpful to see videos like this one.
Thank you for watching! So glad you found it helpful!
Well, here I am again and am trying my hand at it again, and am doing very well. I will have it done today thanks to you!! Well, have a nice day my friend.
This was a great sew along! Now I'm off to buy this pattern and others of yours! Thank you!
Thank you so much! ❤
Great tutorials through your channel. I’ve never purchased a pattern Scout pattern, but I certainly will now! Thanks for the excellent tutorials!
Thank you so much! :)
thank you love this video and I have been trying to attempt sewing a button up, I will definitely try it out now after seeing this video!!
I'm so glad, it's such a satisfying make that get so much mileage in my wardrobe! Thanks for watching!
Oh my Lord, I have to tell you....I just made my first Byrdie Button Up and I absolutely LOVE it...The fit is amazing, it looks so much more feminine than most of the other button up blouses out there...the techniques for putting it together are easy. I seriously love this blouse. I have more linen coming in light pink, pale yellow and fuchsia...I've gone Byrdie Bonkers....thanks so much for this pattern...I'm starting on my second blouse with my left over white linen....LOVE IT !!!
Oh my gosh this makes my day! I'm so glad!! I wear my white Byrdie non-stop, especially in the warmer months...it might be time to dye it another color because it's getting a little "off-white" haha. Thanks so much for letting me know you've enjoyed the pattern!
You're very welcome. I have probably made garments from at least 10 or 12 Indie patterns and you are seriously talented and seem to have an amazing fashion sense. To me it seems it's hard enough putting together a pattern to sew, it's also being able to visualize how it's going to look on you, as well as how flattering it's going to fit. I cannot tell you how many button up shirts I've tried and have never gotten obsessed over any of them ...until the Byrdie...I think once everyone sees how well thought out the Byrdie is and how nice it looks and how figure flattering it is...you are going to be swamped with orders.... dye your Byrdie a light blue...lol...I'm starting on my 3rd one now and it's the fuchsia linen...lol..I'm getting ready for summer.
@@cathleenvance4441 I appreciate that so much! Thank you!! That really is my biggest hope for each pattern: that it makes the wearer feel amazing! So glad to know it. :)
You are one of the most wonderful people i have ever known! If it wasn't for wonderful people like you people like me just would not know what to do! I am so happy to see you
back i don't know what to do. I think i am going to get this blouse done this time. I am doing very well with it. You are a great teacher!!
Have a good one, and if you ever have another one please let me know. Thank you so much Helen
Thank you so much 😊
I love this method. Thank you!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, thanks for checking it out! :)
THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY GREAT VIDEO. I LEARNED SO MUCH. THIS IS ALSO WHY I SUBSCRIBED. PLEASE CONTINUE CREATING GREAT CONTENT.
Thanks so much for watching and subscribing! :) Glad you enjoyed it!
Oh my God! Your skills are fascinating 👏
THANK
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I watched your video at least 20 times and made my first collar and band 😎
I have been sewing since first lockdown. Your videos mean so much more than you think.
At these very unusual times you keep me inspired and creative ...... 🥂🥂 I would have put a photo up but didn’t know how 🤦🏼♀️
Thank you so much, so glad you are inspired to sew! Congrats on your collar! :)
Great tutorial. Thank you
It turned out great! A little above my current sewing level, but would definitely love to try making a shirt from scratch in the future!
Thanks! :)
Hi, yiye tutorial instructions are the best iv seen so far.
Thank you!!
Oh you wondreful lady, i am so glad you are back. I have my blouses cut out once again and am sewing them with you. I just hope i can do as well as you, and if i can follow you i know
I can do as well. so have a great day. Helen
Happy sewing! :)
Thanks sooo much for sharing, great job ❤️❤️❤️
You are so welcome, thanks for checking it out!
A hint to get a very sharp corner instead of pivoting is to actually do one diagonal stitch at the corner so that when you turn the collar the fabric pushes slightly through the diagonal stitch to make a very sharp point. I use the roll back method you used on the collar stand for waistbands too. I worked in the garment industry for many years but I learn something new all the time. Your tape method for buttons is genius!!
Great tip! thanks for sharing!
I think so too. I used the tape method per her video and it was sooooo much easier. Genius!
Wow. I love it when I run across something I haven't seen before. And I've not seen the collar technique you're using. Love the "burrito technique" on the ends of the collar stand. brilliant! was worth watching the whole vid just to see that. Takes a lot of the difficulty out of getting the collar and stand stitching as perfect as possible.
Thank you! Glad you found it useful! I use that method almost exclusively!
Thank you so much for much for this. Great techniques. I was afraid of sleeve plackets before watching this video.
I'm so glad it was helpful, thank you!!
I've made myself three of these in cotton - two with long sleeves and one with a cap sleeve version. Now that it's officially fall, my weekend project is to make a pair of shirts in cotton flannel (one is a gift for my sister.) I'm really excited to try this, I think they're going to turn out really well!
Oh, that's great! Flannel is on my todo list too...I really want to make an oversized cozy version 🥰 Thanks for watching!
Excellent Thank You 🥂🧵🥂 Love The song too!
Thank you for watching! :)
I just LOVE sew-alongs. This one didn't disappoint, heading over to buy the pattern now! Would love to also see one for your joggers/shorts since I'm probably buying that one too. 😍
Oh, one question I had for sizing. Would you mind sharing your measurements and what size you made?
Thanks so much for watching and trying the pattern!! I am a size 12 in bust and waist and size 14 in hips on my patterns. I usually grade out from the waist to the hips. Hope that helps! I reallllly need to get the joggers sewalong done for the channel! I have a written sewalong on the blog, though, with lots of photos: patternscoutstudio.com/blogs/nellie-joggers-shorts-sewalong
@@PatternScout perfect, thanks!
Just bought the pattern! Can’t wait to make it.
Thank you so much! :)
It came out nice! I want to make a few pastel dress shirts.
I have to get my new material in the morning, so, I can make this blouse,, it is the best blouse I have ever made and I really love it and I will make it again, so thank you so much!!
I'm so glad! Thanks for making it!
So helpful - thank you!
I'm so glad, thank you!
wow..I've watched this so many times to try and get the courage to give it a go..I wish there was a way to watch it in slow motion..you did an awesome job!
You can do it! :) You can slow down the video if you need to by clicking on the little gear icon at the bottom of the video and adjusting the playback speed. I also have a sewalong with photos on my blog here patternscoutstudio.com/blogs/byrdie-button-up-blouse-dress-sewalong (in addition to a full set of illustrated instructions that come with the pattern).
Oh my goodness. You made that look so easy. I have always been afraid of sewing a shirt because of how difficult I perceived it to be but you have just turned that completely on its head. I am going to buy this pattern and darn well make it. Thank you so much... I only discovered your channel today and I am very impressed. Sending love to you from the UK xxx
Thank you so much! Glad I could demystify the process a little :)
@@PatternScout :o)
Thank you for this I’m trying to make Pearl snap shirts and I feel garment sewing is an exclusive club very little out there to read patterns or putting them together thank you thank you
Button down shirts are my favorite top wears. Would to God I could learn to make them as you do. Signed a Newbie.
Thank you so much! I think you could do it ;) I never thought I'd be able to a few years ago!
Hello, my precious lady, I am about ready to sew these blouses with your help. I finally got them cut out again. The material that I had them cut out in was not the kind of material
that I wanted to wear, so I went to the fabric store and got the kind of material that I liked and here I am trying to make it like it should be made, so thank you again and have a nice day.
I really hope I can get these blouses made today.
Thank you again
Helen
Hello, Helen! That is great! Best of luck! :)
It’s been years since I’ve made any clothes(25 + years ). I have been quilting since.
I want a white shirt and I can not find any ready made that I like. I have white linen fabric and a few patterns. I only need the bravery to start cutting. Finding this video was perfect timing. I have four books on sewing clothes, but your demonstrations make everything so much clearer. Thank you.
I'm so glad! Thanks so much for watching and best of luck on your shirt! :)
Very nice
nice thanks
Most welcome!
Thank you, Thank you ,Thank you,
Have to wait until centine time of the year to find these shirts for women....( Up date by making my own ).❤😂😊
Awesome. I have been trying to perfect my shirts and they still don't fit in the arms. Tight to button. I made 3 so far ugh. . It's my attempt at my own pattern.
I think I need to buy a pattern to get the arm sythe proper. So glad I found your site.
Thanks for the great tutorial!! I can't wait to try your tips because I always feel like my collars lack shape and crispness. -- especially on the shirts I have made for myself The one's I've made for my husband using the men's mimi g pattern seem to be fine. Probable because of the collar stand insert on the back side. Your technique also looks like less chance of the collar stand looking different on each side :)) Also tend to use my scissors to poke out points.
You're so welcome, thank you for watching! Hope these techniques are helpful for your next shirt!
Well my sewing friend i am still trying to make that blouse and i will not stop until i makw that blouse!
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thanks so much for the video! I was not using your pattern, made one myself but your instructions are great and clear even though this was my first button-down shirt. I was having issues with this collar method and ended up going the other way around: attached collar to both halves of the stand first and then to the body. will try again next time and make the collar slightly smaller, that might have been my issue
Oh I'm so glad it was helpful! Your collar method is also a good one. Thanks so much for watching!
this is the way i sew my collars with stands, like you
Thanks for this. I found your comments very helpful though using white fabric where it’s not obvious which is the right & the wrong side makes it more difficult to follow your instructions.
Amazing vídeo, this shirt looks gorgeous!
A pity I'm from another country and the pattern is expensive for us. Something like U$ 180 with shipping. One day, who knows?! Big hugs from Brazil 🇧🇷
Good tutorial. Thanks for showing mistake- it’s real!,,
Thanks for watching! :)
Please will you make a pattern for the mesh shirt with the ruched front 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 thank you so much for these amazing tutorials x
Haha, maybe one day! I think it would be a really fun pattern to put out into the world!
Well sweetherart i have not got this shirt sewed yet, but i am working so hard but i canot get it right . I hope you don't take it off the air until i get it made.
You have a good one and i hope i can get this blouse done befotre you go off. I have never had this kind of trouble before because I have made this blouse
and had no trouble sewinf it , but now that i am older i guess that is why. Have a good one. I love yourt work and the way you explain it.
Well, thank you so much for trying it! I will definitely be leaving the video up--no plans to take it down. Hopefully it will all work out. Many thanks again for making it and watching the video :)
Hola como andas buen día y como puedo aprender hacer los moldes muchas gracias por enseñar
Yep it was that good so you got both from me 😂😂😂😂❤
I just bought the pattern. Wish me luck.
Thank you!! Good luck! :)
Love this shirt. Can't wait to try your collar method. We are heading into winter here, so I'm going to try a bit thicker fabric. Do you think that would work as well?
Thanks! I hope you love it! A thicker fabric would work, as long as it's suitable for a shirt, like a cotton or flannel.
love watching all of your video , I just had a suggestion to make to you I think that it would be a good ideas to do this shirt sew along in dark fabric because it would show up better on what your are doing and it easy to follower you okay.
Yes that is a good suggestion! I really want to eventually redo this tutorial (I filmed this when I was first starting out and my equipment and lighting was not great...plus the white fabric). It's definitely on my todo list :) Thanks so much for watching my videos!
Fantastic video! I have the white linen already so definitely will be picking the pattern up soon. I’m also tall and noticed you didn’t extend the sleeve length at all, is that because you mainly wear it with sleeves rolled up? Thanks for the great sew along!
Thanks Danielle! I am also tall (with long arms...the struggle is real!) and this pattern is drafted on the tall side, so the sleeves might work for you as is! I usually have to lengthen sleeves by about an inch or so, but these are just right for me. I do also wear them rolled up most of the time, though, I just like the feel! Haha
@@PatternScout Thanks so much for the reply. Just purchased the pattern and can’t wait to try it out!
Thank you!! :)
I love this tutorial! So logically explained, thank you. One question remains for me : if I would make it a dress should I just lengthen the side seam straight on or must I widen it? No A-line skirt.
I'm so glad! I would suggest widening it enough to give yourself at least 4 inches of ease in the hips for it to hang well and be comfortable for walking and sitting.
@@PatternScout thank you so much
Request: Stacy, could you please make a video on how to attach a collar stand to a shirt. The collar stand on the Byrdie Button Up was incredibly hard for me. The area around the shoulder seams kept getting bunched up and I'd end up sewing little pleats into it no matter how many times I started over. Help!
Looks nice! What kind of tape did you use? Was it just regular scotch c-thru tape? The collar was especially helpful. I always mess that up. Thanks for the tut!
Thanks! Just regular clear scotch tape :)
Thanks for this! Just hope going forward you can slow the videos down on the more difficult parts. 😅The fast forwarding was hard to follow. Love your patterns 😍
Thanks for watching! For my more recent tutorials, I try to do less of the fast forwarding because a few people have mentioned that it's hard to follow. I appreciate the feedback! :)
@@PatternScout oh thanks! I’ve only just discovered this tutorial from your patterns. But I’m looking forward to watching more! 😍
Not sure what happened but my collar stand and collar were what to short.? Double checked my cut, it was right. What did I do wrong?
Hello Casey. I have been on your pattern scout homepage for the byrdie pattern and read that the bust dart is optional. But if I would sew the shirt without dart the back and front would not fit together? Or do you give two different patterns for the byrdie? Besides the dress of course.
The pattern is available with different cup sizes/dart options depending on the bust size you need. The dart can be eliminated on the B cup version, and the hemline of the front bodice will just need to be adjusted slightly to match the back bodice. Hope that helps!
@@PatternScout thank you so much. Yes, it helps.
Is it possible to add a collar to vers B?
Like can we intertwine the patterns if needed
Absolutely! They are interchangeable 🙂
how do i cut the fabric
Hi
Do the button placket overlap?
Yes :)
Just bought the pattern. I'm Plus size (30+D). Do you think I can upgrade 1 size up?
I think so! Since it is one size it should be pretty straightforward. Thanks for buying the pattern!
I am a beginner at sewing and a novice at technology. How do I order the pattern for this beautiful blouse?
If you go to this link you can purchase the pattern: patternscoutstudio.com/collections/pdf-patterns/products/byrdie-button-up-blouse-dress-pdf-sewing-pattern
It comes in pdf format and you can either print at home or with a copyshop. :) thanks!!
Hello I’m excited and just received a pdf copy for the this cool button down blouse. However, I’m reaching out to my sewing community who has also ordered this pdf to see if I’m over looking where the link is to print it. I’m so apologize but this is my first pdf pattern ever, and I’m just not too familiar on where I would print it out. What I have opened from the pdf is The Table of Content, but I just don’t see where I can print the pattern out. If anyone can please help me I so appreciate it, thank you.
Hey there! The downloads include specific files for printing at home (Letter/A4) or with a copyshop and they are noted in the file names. And the files are separated depending on your cup size, so you'll just print the ones for your cup size. The instructions file is a separate file from the pattern files. Hope that helps! If you have more questions about printing, please email me at casey@patternscoutstudio.com and I can help troubleshoot. Thanks for trying the pattern out! :)
@@PatternScout thank you so much for getting back to me. I finally figure it out, lol, and then ran out of ink, lol. New to this but I won’t become discouraged, lol. Again thank you for your help Pattern Scout 😊.
Ok good deal! And ain't that the way it goes with ink! 😄 thanks, again!
@@PatternScout yessss, lol thank you so much for your help and kindness. Have a great weekend, blessings.
hello can you please help me, i have this long button up shirt and want to make it shorter, do i just need to cut wherever i want it to be and just sew the end part where I've cut it or do i need to do anything else, i'm scared to try!!(sorry if it doesn't really make sense english is not my first language)
Yes, you should be able to cut it and hem it at the length you need :)
@@PatternScout THANK YOU
Just curious, why is "Byrdie" the name of the shirt? Just finished the linen version, much much much easier!!! The first one I sewed was made from a bed sheet I used as a muslin. The final version looks smashing. It helps to use quality fabric.
Honestly, I just like the name Byrdie and also liked the alliteration :) so glad you made it!!
Could I just take off some of the length of the sleeve to make it short sleeved?
Definitely! I did that for this gingham version I made last summer: instagram.com/p/CAOdejZFvYf/?igshid=1ce6o8an651da
Oh sweettt!! Totally buying the pattern tomorrow! I need new work shirts!! I’ll be sure to tag you in my post on Instagram when I finish 💕💕
@@jessicabennett3261 awesome! Thank you!!
Such a great tutorial. So unfortunate that the ads are so inapporpriate. Won't be purchasing for that reason.
Oh no, what types of ads are you seeing? I don't have any control over the types of ads, they are chosen for you by the UA-cam algorithm. Thanks for watching!
Hey what’s wrong w wearing pjs all day😅
I'm all for it! 😂
Great tutorial and I love the fabric, but the sake of beginners - a one-sided fabric would've made it easier to follow. With both side white, it's hard to see the 'right' side and the 'wrong' side... but that's only a teeny whinge 🙂 thanks!
Yeahhhhh haha....This was one of my early videos and I want to eventually do a new button up shirt tutorial that is easier to see! 😬 Thanks so much for watching and not being a jerk about letting me know it was hard to see! :) Always room to improve!
@@PatternScout heavens! I know how laborious it is to make a You Tube video so I very much appreciate the time and effort to make this - it was hopefully just a weeny pointer if you were going to make another. However, I have decided to buy this pattern so I can follow along, so you did great. Thanks again. 🙂
@@hazel3419 Thank you so much! 🥰
I'll add this to my list of projects, except without the pockets. I don't know why almost every button-down shirt I come across had to have bust pockets! I can't stand them!!
I think the pockets shall hide the breast and breasttips if the material is a little bit shining through?
I had to look up what a bodice was. 🤦♀️
Good evening from the beautiful SF Bay Area. Hi, Casey, I just found your channel 2 years later! I've been sewing for 50 years and do very high end stuff, I do vintage clothing restoration and design my own. About 3 years ago I discovered this video when I was hired to make really meticulous men's shirts for a client. Anyway, I was blown out of the water when I found this technique for turning collar points and I KNOW you will want to learn it. I subscribed since I was so happy to see a young woman with really good skills and engineering creativity. It begins at 2:30 for the points turning technique. Sew on and on and on!
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sliced into the collar is not the end of the world .... yet.... until you realise you have no more fabrics left
Luckily I had enough scraps to salvage this one! 😂
Question…how experienced do you think someone should be to attempt this? I have very basic sewing skills and have perfected easy mask sewing but have never seen anything else other than a pair of shorts 🤔
I think it just depends on how much patience you have for the details :) If you can sew a mask, I think you can sew a shirt--just takes longer and a little more perseverance! haha. But you can do it!
the tutorial goes too quickly. you did not explain clearly how to do a french seam. it would have helped if you used contrasting thread to see the process better
Shuddered when I saw the bad cut at the beginning. It could have been the shitr back, which is what I'm sure would happen to me.
Hold it.... The button placket foldover to the FRONT doesn't work for me with a print....
And that collar??? I've watched it now a few times, am I missing something??? Under collar part of the collar is the interfacing free one? I've ALWAYS interfaced the underside....whaaat?
And left the upper un-interfaced... Sooooo I'VE BEEN DOING IT WRONG 4EVER???? I can't believe it.
Your method...."the lower un-interfaced collar is cut shorter by ⅛ on the short side??? Than the upper interfaced collar???
Have I got that right???
And you've left the collar stand un-interfaced???
But the juncture were the stand meets the placket is a game changer.. I'll have to give that a try.
This is just ONE way of doing a shirt placket and collar, so I'm not implying another way is WRONG lol. Just trying new things, experimenting with techniques and sharing the ones I like. I'm actually wearing this shirt right now, still one of my faves! Thanks for watching!
@@PatternScout will I'll definitely do the collar backwards to the way I generally do it for the last 50yrs. I even went in the closet and dragged out RTW button downs of my husband and mine. And actually read some of my shirt patterns instructions....I can't believe the interfaced collar is the upper collar not the lower one. I must have just assumed forever that the interfaced was under instead of over. And never bothered to actually read any instructions about collars since. This has blown me away that I've been doing it wrong all this time and I can't even count the collars I've sewn over the many many years doooooiiiiii. 🤪
Thanks for the sew along. 👍
A little too fast
Too much white. I cannot see what you are doing. Create some contrast. White shirt on white cutting board with white thread is like watching a video in a snow storm.
Not very good for a beginner too fast.
The fact that I came for the pockets🥲