button down
A (very) challenging project to throw at myself during the beginning stages of my sewing journey.. yet I must say I am pretty chuffed with how it turned out. A simple yet classy button down made for my partner.
Difficulty:
Fabric:
Fabric:
Linen
Notions:
Notions:
Buttons, Interfacing
Pattern Details
A pattern called Laguna Shirt by Tropical Research. No alterations made.
Construction Process
Print pattern on A4, cut out and tape together
Cut out the fabric! - and make sure to mark any notches!
Add iron on interfacing to the facing pieces
Sew the chest pocket - you can make this any shape you like really! Instead of a pointy botton I made it straight.
Sew shoulder seams together with a french seam
Stay stitch the neckline
Sew the collar together and turn right side out trimming he corners
Sew the shoulder seams of the facing together
Bias bind the facing, now this is quite complicated if you're making your own bias like I did for this project. I suggest buying pre-made bias binding. But there is a youtube tutorial to help you out with this one.
Pin the collar to the neckline and the facing on top so that the collar is sandwiched in between - sew together
Snip corners and turn right side out!
Attach Sleeves
Sew side seams together and hem the bottom
Add the buttons and voila!
Techniques and Skills
Techniques used: French seams
New skills learned: Making my own bias tape!
Outcome and Evaluation
This project nearly broke me and took several days - definitely not a beginner friendly idea. The fabric I used wasn't ideal as it was quite stiff and a little itchy when on. I also had to make the sleeves less wide - however that is just personal preference.
Pattern Details
A pattern called Laguna Shirt by Tropical Research. No alterations made.
Construction Process
Print pattern on A4, cut out and tape together
Cut out the fabric! - and make sure to mark any notches!
Add iron on interfacing to the facing pieces
Sew the chest pocket - you can make this any shape you like really! Instead of a pointy botton I made it straight.
Sew shoulder seams together with a french seam
Stay stitch the neckline
Sew the collar together and turn right side out trimming he corners
Sew the shoulder seams of the facing together
Bias bind the facing, now this is quite complicated if you're making your own bias like I did for this project. I suggest buying pre-made bias binding. But there is a youtube tutorial to help you out with this one.
Pin the collar to the neckline and the facing on top so that the collar is sandwiched in between - sew together
Snip corners and turn right side out!
Attach Sleeves
Sew side seams together and hem the bottom
Add the buttons and voila!
Techniques and Skills
Techniques used: French seams
New skills learned: Making my own bias tape!
Outcome and Evaluation
This project nearly broke me and took several days - definitely not a beginner friendly idea. The fabric I used wasn't ideal as it was quite stiff and a little itchy when on. I also had to make the sleeves less wide - however that is just personal preference.
Pattern Details
A pattern called Laguna Shirt by Tropical Research. No alterations made.
Construction Process
Print pattern on A4, cut out and tape together
Cut out the fabric! - and make sure to mark any notches!
Add iron on interfacing to the facing pieces
Sew the chest pocket - you can make this any shape you like really! Instead of a pointy botton I made it straight.
Sew shoulder seams together with a french seam
Stay stitch the neckline
Sew the collar together and turn right side out trimming he corners
Sew the shoulder seams of the facing together
Bias bind the facing, now this is quite complicated if you're making your own bias like I did for this project. I suggest buying pre-made bias binding. But there is a youtube tutorial to help you out with this one.
Pin the collar to the neckline and the facing on top so that the collar is sandwiched in between - sew together
Snip corners and turn right side out!
Attach Sleeves
Sew side seams together and hem the bottom
Add the buttons and voila!
Techniques and Skills
Techniques used: French seams
New skills learned: Making my own bias tape!
Outcome and Evaluation
This project nearly broke me and took several days - definitely not a beginner friendly idea. The fabric I used wasn't ideal as it was quite stiff and a little itchy when on. I also had to make the sleeves less wide - however that is just personal preference.