Pattern Hack: A sleeveless Byrdie Button-up

Pattern Hack: A sleeveless Byrdie Button-up

To make the Byrdie sleeveless you’ll have to make a couple of simple pattern adjustments in addition to leaving off the sleeves.
Pattern Hack: How to make a V-neck Byrdie using the Hana Tank pattern

Pattern Hack: How to make a V-neck Byrdie using the Hana Tank pattern

While searching for inspiration for the Byrdie Button-up Blouse pattern, I came across several V-neck, button-up blouses that were so simple and elegant! I knew this would be a spring wardrobe staple and decided to make one for myself in a floaty rayon.

Byrdie Pattern Hack: Pussybow Blouse

Byrdie Pattern Hack: Pussybow Blouse

When I’m designing sewing patterns, I’m thinking of all the different ways that a pattern can be sewn by you! I love pattern hacks and I especially love when a pattern can be made over and over again with easy adjustments for new styles.
Adding In-Seam Pockets to a Dress Pattern

Adding In-Seam Pockets to a Dress Pattern

During testing for the Byrdie Button-up, several testers gently prodded me to add pockets to the pattern. While I thought it was a great idea (!) I wanted to keep the instructions as streamlined as possible. So I opted to leave them out with the promise to do a tutorial on adding them. And I finally did it! Honestly, it’s one of the easiest pattern hacks EVER!