Button-up Shirts
There is nothing more classic than a Button-up Shirt. When creating this Wardrobe Essential blog post, I had trouble with what to call this type of woven shirt with buttons. "A dress shirt, button shirt, button-front, button-front shirt, or button-up shirt is a garment with a collar and a full-length opening at the front, which is fastened using buttons or shirt studs. A button-down or button-down shirt is a dress shirt with a button-down collar – a collar having the ends fastened to the shirt with buttons." (Wikipedia) We settled on Button-up Shirt, though personally I start from the top and button down. Casual to formal, a button-up shirt has a few main components that make them stand out from a regular shirt. The first being the obvious, buttons fastened in the front, collars and cuffs. Everything else is based on your own discretion.
At PatternReview we are well aware of what is trending among our reviewers. Our members love to make button-up shirts, in all shapes and sizes. We are here to introduce you to many new and older shirt patterns from all over our shop from various designers. Let's take a look at the most popular button-up shirt patterns available in the PatternReview shop.
Grainline Studio - Archer Shirt
Our first classic button-up shirt is a long time community favorite on PatternReview. This button-up shirt, designed by Grainline Studio, has 162 reviews to date and has won Best Pattern of 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2013. The Archer Button Up is a loosely fitted button up shirt with slightly dropped shoulders and long sleeves. View A has a traditional box pleat at the back yoke and angled cuffs while View B has a gathered lower back detail and straight cuffs. Techniques involved include sewing a straight seam, setting sleeves, creating continuous button plackets, adding a shirt collar and inserting buttons & buttonholes.
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PatternReview Members in their Archer Shirts: Shaun54* and nellc*
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Sewaholic Patterns - Granville Shirt
Sewaholic Patterns button-up shirt is popular amongst our members with 86 reviews to date. The Granville Shirt is a fitted button-front shirt with optional front pockets, and long sleeves with tailored plackets and cuffs. Front darts add subtle shaping, and the back princess seams are designed to fit the curve of your lower back in an extremely flattering way. The yoke is self-lined, and the two-piece collar looks sharp under a jacket or sweater.
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PatternReview Members in their Granville Shirts: Left: HRigg* Right: medeas* and rovergirl*
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Vogue Patterns 8772
Our first Big 4 pattern to hit our blog post is Vogue Patterns 8772, with it's multiple views of the quintessential button-up. Vogue's fitted blouses has six views with collar, sleeve and hem variations, and narrow hem. A and B: collar extends into tie ends. A, B and D: continuous lap, pleats and button cuffs on sleeves. C, D, E and F: collar and collar band. C and F: stitched hems on sleeves.
PatternReview Members in their Vogue Patterns 8772: angebranndt* and tanitaw*
*Click on PR name to read review
Liesl + Co. - Classic Shirt
Liesl + Co. gives us a button-up shirt simply called the Classic Shirt. A wardrobe staple, this shirt is both versatile and polished. The pattern features separate pieces for A/B, C, and D cup sizes and includes many professional details like separate collar and collar band, tower sleeve placket, and collar and cuff facings to help you sew beautiful looking (and fitting!) shirts. View A includes a separate (set-in) placket and workshirt-style pockets. View B features a continuous (cut-on) placket and pleated pockets with concealed button flaps.
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PatternReview Members in their Classic Shirts: LoveLucie* and McStitch*
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Simplicity 1538
This older Simplicity 1538 is still a popular favorite. Misses' shirt has trim & fabric variations. Update a classic with contrast fabric collar, inside yoke, cuff & placket like view B or add a yoke with stud trim & bias pockets like view A.
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PatternReview Members in their Simplicity 1538: starbuck9ball* and ThoughtSew*
Cashmerette - Harrison Shirt
Cashmerette created the Harrison shirt that fits all our bodies curves. Finally, the answer to your prayers: a fitted button-down shirt that doesn't gape. The Harrison Shirt is designed with double princess seams for a uniquely curve-friendly fit and all the features of a classic shirt, including a two-piece collar, yoke, and placket, separate button bands, and buttoned cuffs. This pattern looks equally pretty in crisp Oxford cottons at the office or cozy flannels for playing in the snow.
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PatternReview Members in their Harrison Shirts: material excess* and pamyjo2001*
Vogue Patterns 8698
Vogue Patterns is back with an oldie but a goodie. Fitted shirts A, B, C, D, E have princess seams, collar and collar band, front band, front and back yokes, narrow hem, flat-felled seams and button closing. A, B: side slit openings. A, D: short sleeves with stitched hem. B: three-quarter length sleeves with button cuffs. C, E: long sleeves with button cuffs. D, E: patch pockets. E: bias yokes, pockets and cuffs. A, B, C, D cup sizes.
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PatternReview Members in their Vogue Patterns 8689: DTsewingstories* and QuiltSewSewSue*
J Stern Designs - Perfectly Fitted Shirt
Jennifer Stern worked out all your fitting issues and designed The Perfectly Fitted Shirt by the Cup-Full. It is a classic button-down shirt drafted for cup-sizes A-DD. It features a collar with collar stand, bust and optional waist darts and cuffs with an easy continuous placket. The instructions are complete with lots of detailed step-by-step illustrations. Includes fitting tips.
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PatternReview Members in their Perfectly Fitted Shirts: blueviola* and hcrowe*
*Click on PR name to read review
Unisex/Mens Shirts
Butterick 6841 - Palmer/Pletsch
The Big 4 is always going through changes. Now all the Palmer/Pletsch patterns are with Butterick. You can find this re-issued pattern as Butterick 6841. Unisex fitted shirts have pointed collar, collar & front bands, self-lined yoke, forward shoulder seams & narrow hem. This pattern was formerly McCall's 6613. Click for reviews.
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PatternReview Members in their Palmer/Pletsch Shirts: Veggiedelite's Dad* and Jmparker*
Thread Theory Designs - Fairfield Button-up Shirt
Thread Theory Designs gives us this gem of a shirt. The Fairfield is a button-up shirt with all of the classic details and a modern, moderately slim fit. This design features a slim collar with collar stand, an optional chest pocket, flat felled seams and a yoke. The button band is drafted onto the shirt front to make matching plaids and stripes simple. The hem is curved so that this shirt can be worn tucked in or loose. The sleeves include tower plackets and the option for a hidden tab so that they can be rolled and secured at the elbow. Choose between a center back pleat or create a more fitted look with long shaped darts.
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PatternReview Members in their Fairfied Button-ups: dianelwilson's husband* and indigo_sue*
Non Classic Button-ups
Butterick 6026 - Katherine Tilton
The next two button-up shirts that have been popular and reviewed by our members, are not as classic as the above. This Butterick design, by Katherine Tilton has 3/4 length sleeves, with no cuffs. A fitted top with collar, collar band, numerous front pin tucks, shaped hemline, front longer than back, wrong side shows, and stitched hem. B: pin tucks on sleeves. FABRICS: Linen, Broadcloth, Chambray, Stretch Wovens. Unsuitable for obvious diagonals. Designed for light- to medium-weight woven fabrics.
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PatternReview Members in their Butterick 6026: Lorreo* and Litapita*
Itch to Stitch - Bonn Shirt
And finally, this Itch to Stich is a popular casual button-up shirt with no fold down collar. Every lady needs several shirts as fashion staples in her closet. The Bonn Shirt and Dress pattern is exactly what you need. With two different lengths, as well as four types of sleeves, Bonn moves effortlessly between seasons. Like many Itch to Stitch patterns, Bonn comes in A, B, C, D and DD cups for a great fit!
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PatternReview Members in their Bonn Shirts: CleoPlatz* and SandraB*
*If you like the Itch to Stitch Bonn Shirt try the newest Itch to Stitch Majorelle Shirt
I hope this inspired you to create your own button-up shirt! All of these shirt patterns are available for sale on PatternReview by clicking on the green buttons. If you have already made one of your own or for a loved one, don't forget to share it with us!
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