Byrdie is a button-up, collared blouse with thoughtful details to take this wardrobe staple to the next level. It has a loose fit with subtle shaping and optional bust darts to give it a flattering silhouette.  Pair Byrdie with your favorite jeans for a casual look, or tuck it into your favorite slacks for a more polished style. Both versions can also be sewn as a shirtdress with a tie-waist.

VIEW A is a classic button-up shirt with a straight point collar and optional breast pockets.

VIEW B features tuxedo shirt-style tucks across the bust, bishop-style sleeves, and a simple band collar.

• Basic shirtmaking techniques, including installing a shirt collar, sleeve cuffs, sleeve tower placket, and button placket
• Sewing tucks

Sizes: US sizes 0 - 28 with B, C, and D Cup options

Difficulty: Intermediate - Advanced.

For sizing yardage requirements, click here.
For the finished garment measurements, click here.

Notions: 
Buttons: 12 or 18 buttons (shirt or dress), 1.27 cm diameter recommended.

Fabric Recommendations:
Light to medium weight woven fabrics. For a more structured, boxy fit, use fabrics such as linen, chambray, poplin, and voile. For a more fluid drape and flowing fit, use fabrics such as Tencel, rayon challis, and crepe de chine.

PDF Files Included in Downloads:

• Instruction Booklet (24 pages)
• Print-at-home pattern (US Letter and A4) (Includes all bust sizes)(with layers to print each size individually) (Version A, 53 pages; Version B, 57 pages; Print both versions, 71 pages)
• Copyshop Universal Pattern Files - A0 Size, 2 sheets (with size layers so you only have to print what you need)
• Copyshop B, C, and D Cup pattern files - A0 Size, 1 sheet per cup size (with size layers so you only have to print what you need)