MVP BD Shirt Paper Pattern
MVP of your wardrobe, the button-down shirt has a reputation to uphold and this advanced level pattern is sure not to disappoint.
Though classic at heart, this button-down shirt has loads of design details guaranteed to impress, from the unexpected front yoke to the wide facing at the curved hem.
$20.00
SKILL LEVEL:
YOU WILL LEARN:
- Creating a two-part collar
- Burrito method for finishing a yoke
- Sewing a facing
- Edge stitching
- Hidden placket
- Machine buttonholes
- Sleeve placket
- French seam
- Flat felled seams
YOU WILL MAKE:
- 1 Button-Down Shirt
- Optional sizes from 0-14
Purchase includes
-
- A printed paper pattern on 16 lb., white paper
- Includes sizes 0-14
- Pattern ships folded in a 6″x9″ envelope
- Printed instruction booklet included
- Photo tutorial guide also available on our website
- 11x 18L (7/16” or 11mm) buttons
- Matching thread to your fabric
- Self fabric (your main fabric)
- Lightweight Fusible Interfacing
The MVP BD Shirt works best in light to mid-weight woven materials. Think crisp cotton shirting or airy high-quality linen. A silky fabric would also yield a beautiful MVP BD Shirt, but may result in a more challenging sewing experience. Lightweight flannel or wool would work well for this design, but be careful not to go too heavy as the pattern includes an invisible placket which may get too bulky with more weight.
44” (112cm) FABRIC WIDTH (includes 5% shrinkage) |
0 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
|
SELF
|
yd |
1.90 |
2.05 |
2.22 |
2.11 |
2.17 |
2.22 |
2.31 |
2.37 |
m |
1.74 |
1.87 |
2.03 |
1.93 |
1.98 |
2.03 |
2.11 |
2.17 |
|
INTERFACING
|
yd |
0.50 |
0.50 |
0.50 |
0.50 |
0.50 |
0.50 |
0.50 |
0.50 |
m |
0.46 |
0.46 |
0.46 |
0.46 |
0.46 |
0.46 |
0.46 |
0.46 |
60” (153cm) FABRIC WIDTH (includes 5% shrinkage) |
0 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
|
SELF
|
yd |
1.42 |
1.46 |
1.50 |
1.57 |
1.59 |
1.62 |
1.65 |
1.73 |
m |
1.30 |
1.33 |
1.37 |
1.44 |
1.46 |
1.48 |
1.51 |
1.58 |
|
INTERFACING
|
yd |
0.38 |
0.38 |
0.38 |
0.38 |
0.38 |
0.38 |
0.38 |
0.38 |
m |
0.35 |
0.35 |
0.35 |
0.35 |
0.35 |
0.35 |
0.35 |
0.35 |
SHAPED VERSION:
44” (112cm) FABRIC WIDTH (includes 5% shrinkage) |
0 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
|
SELF
|
yd |
2.25 |
2.25 |
2.25 |
2.25 |
2.42 |
2.42 |
2.54 |
2.54 |
m |
2.06 |
2.06 |
2.06 |
2.06 |
2.21 |
2.21 |
2.32 |
2.32 |
|
INTERFACING
|
yd |
0.50 |
0.50 |
0.50 |
0.50 |
0.50 |
0.50 |
0.50 |
0.50 |
m |
0.46 |
0.46 |
0.46 |
0.46 |
0.46 |
0.46 |
0.46 |
0.46 |
60” (153cm) FABRIC WIDTH (includes 5% shrinkage) |
0 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
|
SELF
|
yd |
1.63 |
1.63 |
1.68 |
1.68 |
1.76 |
1.76 |
1.85 |
1.85 |
m |
1.49 |
1.49 |
1.54 |
1.54 |
1.61 |
1.61 |
1.69 |
1.69 |
|
INTERFACING
|
yd |
0.38 |
0.38 |
0.38 |
0.38 |
0.38 |
0.38 |
0.38 |
0.38 |
m |
0.35 |
0.35 |
0.35 |
0.35 |
0.35 |
0.35 |
0.35 |
0.35 |
The fabric requirements listed above include a 5% allowance for shrinkage. Keep in mind that if you are using a printed fabric or a material that must be cut in one direction, your fabric requirements may be higher.
The MVP BD Shirt is cut very straight in the body. The bust, waist, and hip measurements are all the same on the finished garment. Choose your size based off of your largest measurement or check out the MVP BD Shirt – Shaped version for additional fit options. Refer to the finished garment measurements for the cross shoulder measurement. For a perfect fitting MVP BD Shirt, make sure the cross shoulder measurement is approximately the same as your personal cross shoulder measurement. The sleeves run long with the intention of cuffing them. Shorten to your desired length using the designated line on the paper pattern.
The MVP BD Shirt – Shaped is cut with an angle at the side seams to give more ease around the hips. Choose your size based off of your largest measurement. If you prefer a straight cut shirt, check out the MVP BD Shirt version for additional fit options. Refer to the finished garment measurements for the cross shoulder measurement. For a perfect fitting MVP BD Shirt, make sure the cross shoulder measurement is approximately the same as your personal cross shoulder measurement. The sleeves run long with the intention of cuffing them. Shorten to your desired length using the designated line on the paper pattern.
SIZE SELECTION
Find the size that corresponds closest to your personal measurements in the size chart below. Patterns are designed for a 5’8” (172cm) tall person. The following measurements are needed to determine your size:
BUST | The fullest part of your chest, often times across the apex
WAIST | The smallest part of your torso, directly underneath your rib cage and above your hip bones
HIGH HIP | Starting 3” below your waistline, around the circumference of your hips
LOW HIP | The widest part of your hips, patterns drafted for 8” below the waistline
SIZE CHART
0 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
||
BUST
|
in |
32 |
33 |
34 |
35 |
36 |
37 |
38.5 |
40 |
cm |
81 |
84 |
86 |
89 |
91 |
94 |
98 |
102 |
|
WAIST
|
in |
25 |
26 |
27 |
28 |
29 |
30 |
31.5 |
33 |
cm |
64 |
66 |
69 |
71 |
74 |
76 |
80 |
84 |
|
HIGH HIP
|
in |
33 |
34 |
35 |
36 |
37 |
38 |
39.5 |
41 |
cm |
84 |
86 |
89 |
91 |
94 |
97 |
100 |
104 |
|
LOW HIP
|
in |
36 |
37 |
38 |
39 |
40 |
41 |
42.5 |
44 |
cm |
91 |
94 |
97 |
99 |
102 |
104 |
108 |
112 |
SHAPED VERSION |
0 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
|
BUST
|
in |
32 |
33 |
34 |
35 |
36 |
37 |
38.5 |
40 |
cm |
81 |
84 |
86 |
89 |
91 |
94 |
98 |
102 |
|
WAIST
|
in |
25 |
26 |
27 |
28 |
29 |
30 |
31.5 |
33 |
cm |
64 |
66 |
69 |
71 |
74 |
76 |
80 |
84 |
|
HIGH HIP
|
in |
37 |
38 |
39 |
40 |
41 |
42 |
43 1/2 |
45 |
cm |
94 |
97 |
99 |
102 |
104 |
107 |
110 |
114 |
|
LOW HIP
|
in |
39 |
40 |
41 |
42 |
43 |
44 |
45 1/2 |
47 |
cm |
99 |
102 |
104 |
107 |
109 |
112 |
116 |
119 |
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
0 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
||
BUST |
in |
40 1/2 |
41 1/2 |
42 1/2 |
43 1/2 |
44 1/2 |
45 1/2 |
47 |
48 1/2 |
cm |
102.9 |
105.4 |
108 |
110.5 |
113 |
115.6 |
119.4 |
123.2 |
|
WAIST |
in |
40 1/2 |
41 1/2 |
42 1/2 |
43 1/2 |
44 1/2 |
45 1/2 |
47 |
48 1/2 |
cm |
102.9 |
105.4 |
108 |
110.5 |
113 |
115.6 |
119.4 |
123.2 |
|
LOW HIP |
in |
40 1/2 |
41 1/2 |
42 1/2 |
43 1/2 |
44 1/2 |
45 1/2 |
47 |
48 1/2 |
cm |
102.9 |
105.4 |
108 |
110.5 |
113 |
115.6 |
119.4 |
123.2 |
|
CENTER BACK LENGTH |
in |
26 |
26 1/4 |
26 1/2 |
26 3/4 |
27 |
27 1/4 |
27 1/2 |
27 3/4 |
cm |
66 |
66.7 |
67.3 |
67.9 |
68.6 |
69.2 |
69.9 |
70.5 |
|
CROSS SHOULDER |
in |
14 3/4 |
15 |
15 1/4 |
15 1/2 |
15 3/4 |
16 |
16 3/8 |
16 3/4 |
cm |
37.5 |
38.1 |
38.7 |
39.4 |
40 |
40.6 |
41.6 |
42.5 |
|
FRONT ARMHOLE |
in |
7 1/4 |
7 1/2 |
7 3/4 |
8 |
8 1/4 |
8 1/2 |
8 13/16 |
9 1/8 |
cm |
18.4 |
19.1 |
19.7 |
20.3 |
21 |
21.6 |
22.4 |
23.2 |
|
BACK ARMHOLE |
in |
10 3/8 |
10 5/8 |
10 7/8 |
11 1/8 |
11 3/8 |
11 5/8 |
11 15/16 |
12 1/4 |
cm |
26.4 |
27 |
27.6 |
28.3 |
28.9 |
29.5 |
30.3 |
31.1 |
|
BICEP |
in |
15 |
15 3/8 |
15 3/4 |
16 1/8 |
16 1/2 |
16 7/8 |
17 1/4 |
17 3/4 |
cm |
38.1 |
39.1 |
40.0 |
41.0 |
41.9 |
42.9 |
43.8 |
45.1 |
|
ELBOW |
in |
10 7/8 |
11 1/4 |
11 1/2 |
11 7/8 |
12 1/8 |
12 1/2 |
12 7/8 |
13 1/4 |
cm |
27.6 |
28.6 |
29.2 |
30.2 |
30.8 |
31.8 |
32.7 |
33.7 |
|
SLEEVE LENGTH FROM SHOULDER |
in |
24 5/8 |
24 3/4 |
24 7/8 |
25 |
25 1/8 |
25 1/4 |
25 3/8 |
25 1/2 |
cm |
62.5 |
62.9 |
63.2 |
63.5 |
63.8 |
64.1 |
64.5 |
64.8 |
SHAPED VERSION |
0 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
|
BUST |
in |
41 1/8 |
42 1/8 |
43 1/8 |
44 1/8 |
45 1/8 |
46 1/8 |
47 5/8 |
49 1/8 |
cm |
104.5 |
107.0 |
109.5 |
112.1 |
114.6 |
117.2 |
121.0 |
124.8 |
|
WAIST |
in |
42 7/8 |
43 7/8 |
44 7/8 |
45 7/8 |
46 7/8 |
47 7/8 |
49 3/8 |
50 7/8 |
cm |
108.9 |
111.4 |
114.0 |
116.5 |
119.1 |
121.6 |
125.4 |
129.2 |
|
LOW HIP |
in |
44 7/8 |
45 7/8 |
46 7/8 |
47 7/8 |
48 7/8 |
49 7/8 |
51 3/8 |
52 7/8 |
cm |
114.0 |
116.5 |
119.1 |
121.6 |
124.1 |
126.7 |
130.5 |
134.3 |
|
CENTER BACK LENGTH |
in |
26 |
26 1/4 |
26 1/2 |
26 3/4 |
27 |
27 1/4 |
27 1/2 |
27 3/4 |
cm |
66 |
66.7 |
67.3 |
67.9 |
68.6 |
69.2 |
69.9 |
70.5 |
|
CROSS SHOULDER |
in |
14 3/4 |
15 |
15 1/4 |
15 1/2 |
15 3/4 |
16 |
16 3/8 |
16 3/4 |
cm |
37.5 |
38.1 |
38.7 |
39.4 |
40 |
40.6 |
41.6 |
42.5 |
|
FRONT ARMHOLE |
in |
7 1/4 |
7 1/2 |
7 3/4 |
8 |
8 1/4 |
8 1/2 |
8 13/16 |
9 1/8 |
cm |
18.4 |
19.1 |
19.7 |
20.3 |
21 |
21.6 |
22.4 |
23.2 |
|
BACK ARMHOLE |
in |
10 3/8 |
10 5/8 |
10 7/8 |
11 1/8 |
11 3/8 |
11 5/8 |
11 15/16 |
12 1/4 |
cm |
26.4 |
27 |
27.6 |
28.3 |
28.9 |
29.5 |
30.3 |
31.1 |
|
BICEP |
in |
15 |
15 3/8 |
15 3/4 |
16 1/8 |
16 1/2 |
16 7/8 |
17 1/4 |
17 3/4 |
cm |
38.1 |
39.1 |
40.0 |
41.0 |
41.9 |
42.9 |
43.8 |
45.1 |
|
ELBOW |
in |
10 7/8 |
11 1/4 |
11 1/2 |
11 7/8 |
12 1/8 |
12 1/2 |
12 7/8 |
13 1/4 |
cm |
27.6 |
28.6 |
29.2 |
30.2 |
30.8 |
31.8 |
32.7 |
33.7 |
|
SLEEVE LENGTH FROM SHOULDER |
in |
24 5/8 |
24 3/4 |
24 7/8 |
25 |
25 1/8 |
25 1/4 |
25 3/8 |
25 1/2 |
cm |
62.5 |
62.9 |
63.2 |
63.5 |
63.8 |
64.1 |
64.5 |
64.8 |