FAIRFIELD BUTTON UP SHIRT • Pattern

By THREAD THEORY, Fairfield Button Up Shirt is a paper sewing pattern.

Garment Details: 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.

The Fairfield includes regular sizing for slim to average figures and a separate set of pieces for larger figures to accommodate a rounded stomach.

Thread Theory have created a number of alternative collar, sleeve length and cuff style options for you. Download these to create all manner of Fairfield variations!

Sizing: This is a multi-size pattern, including Canadian sizes XS-4XL. Sizing, finished garment measurements and fabric requirements can be found here. 

Fabric Suggestions: Medium weight cottons including but not limited to cotton shirting, cotton, lawn, oxford, chambray, linen & flannel. Allow extra fabric if you choose a print that needs matching, such as plaids or stripes.

Trims required: Matching thread, medium weight fusing or sewn-in interfacing, 10 x 3/8" (1cm) or 1/2" (1.3cm) buttons, 2 x optional 3/8" (1cm) for the sleeve placket & 2 x optional 3/8" (1cm) or 1/2" (1.3cm) buttons for the sleeve tabs.

Skill Level: Suitable for an advanced beginner to intermediate skill level.

Seam allowances are included in the pattern. 

The paper pattern comes in a sturdy chip-board folder with a string closure for maximum re-usability. The instruction booklet is staple-bound and lays nice and flat while you sew. The tissue pattern is professionally printed on 8# tissue paper. Lastly, a Thread Theory garment tag for the ultimate finished product is included!

For inspiration check out #fairfieldbuttonup to see other sewist's versions of this garment!

Photo credits: Thread Theory