Byrdie Button-up Blouse + Dress Sewalong

Byrdie Button-up Pattern Tester Roundup

Today I’m sharing Byrdie Button-up Blouse + Dress makes from the testing group. The testers make this whole shebang possible in a real way! They give me so much valuable feedback on the fit and the instructions.

Byrdie Button-up Sewalong, Part 1: Inspiration

I almost didn’t even include the introductory “inspiration” post in this sewalong series because a button-up blouse is such a wardrobe staple that is so widely available that it almost seemed silly to be all: here’s how to style this garment.

The reality, though, is that I have about 40 button-up shirts pinned on Pinterest (maybe more?).

Byrdie Button-up Sewalong, Part 2: Selecting Your Size and Choosing Fabrics

This post will walk you through selecting the right size and offer some fabric suggestions for your Byrdie Button-up.

Byrdie Button-up Sewalong, Part 3: Common Pattern Adjustments for Better Fit

If you’re reading this, it probably means you are sewing your own shirt, and therefore are likely familiar with the search for the perfect fitting button-up!

Byrdie Button-up Sewalong, Part 4: Interfacing Pieces, Sewing Tucks or Pleat

Once you have chosen your size and fabric and cut everything out, it’s time to prep your Byrdie Button-up pieces.

Byrdie Button-up Sewalong, Part 5: Button Plackets and Bust Darts

Before we start assembling the Byrdie Button-up bodice, we need to install the Button Placket and bust darts.

Byrdie Button-up Sewalong, Part 6: Sleeve Plackets

When I was designing this blouse, I waffled a bit on the sleeve placket construction. Sleeve plackets can be a bit confusing when you are first learning them, so I didn’t want to make it too complicated. But I ultimately decided that the end result of a well-constructed sleeve placket is so satisfying that I couldn’t NOT add them!