Buy the Vernon Shirt sewing pattern from Cashmerette. Reclaim the button-up with the Vernon Shirt! This boob-friendly take on the essential button-up shirt features two views. View A is a classic shirt with a traditional collar and collar stand, and full sleeves with narrow cuffs. View B is a fashion-forward version with a dramatic collar, covered button placket, and lantern sleeves with wide cuffs.
From flannel work shirts to posh statement tops, the Vernon can do it all - and with cup sizes from C to H, thoughtfully placed bust darts, and side seam shaping, you’ll get a fabulous fit from collar to hem.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:
– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK over £50)
Suggested fabrics: Light to mid weight woven fabrics such as shirting, lawn, or flannel. The lantern sleeves of View B work best with a medium weight fabric for a more structured look.
Fabric requirements:
Sizes 0 – 16
45″ (115 cm) wide fabric: View A, 2 3/8 - 2 7/8 yd (2.2 - 2.6 m) // View B, 2 1/2 - 3 1/8 yd (2.3 - 2.9 m).
55″ (140 cm) wide fabric: View A, 1 7/8 - 2 3/8 yd (1.7 - 2.1 m) // View B, 2 1/8 - 2 1/2 yd (1.9 - 2.3 m).
Sizes 12 – 32
45″ (115 cm) wide fabric: View A, 2 3/4 - 4 1/8 yd (2.5 - 3.8 m) // View B, 3 1/8 - 4 1/8 yd (2.9 - 3.8 m).
55″ (140 cm) wide fabric: View A, 2 1/4 - 2 7/8 yd (2 - 2.6 m) // View B, 2 5/8 - 3 1/4 yd (2.3 - 3 m).
Sizing: US 0 – 16 or US 12 – 32 (approx. UK 8 – 18 or UK 14 – 34, based on our ) in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H). Please also check the designer’s size charts and finished garment measurements.
Note: The 0-16 and 12-32 size ranges were developed separately. The 0-16 range differs from the 12-32 range in the following ways: the bust darts are slightly higher, there is less ease at the waist and hip, the waist is slightly lower, the front length is slightly shorter, and in some cases the side seams are slightly straighter.
Notions: Light to mid weight fusible interfacing; 11-12 (View A) or 13-14 (View B) buttons, 3/8"-1/2" (10-12 mm) diameter.
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