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–H, thoughtfully placed bust darts, and side seam shaping, you’ll get a fabulous fit from collar to hem.
This Cashmerette pattern includes:
- Cup sizes from C to H
- A “full bicep” sleeve option
- A sizing calculator which will tell you exactly which size to make
- A beautifully illustrated and detailed instruction booklet, to guide you no matter your sewing level
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SEWING LEVEL
Intermediate
SIZING
12 to 32, in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H). Includes 40-62” bust and 42-62” hip. Find your size in seconds using our size calculator.
RECOMMENDED FABRIC
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.
Interfacing: Light- to mid-weight fusible interfacing.
NOTIONS
Universal needle, thread, 12 (View A) or 14 (View B) buttons size 3⁄8 – 1⁄2” (10 –12 mm).
TOOLS
Buttonhole foot, point turner, tailor’s chalk or washable marker, tailor’s ham or rolled up towel, buttonhole chisel or X-Acto knife.
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PDF pattern information
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The PDF comes as files to print at home or at a copy shop. Files are delivered as a .zip file which can be downloaded on a computer, but not on a mobile device. For more on PDFs, see the FAQs.
NOTE: There are separate files for each view and cup size so you only have to print what you need.
Instructions: 22 pages (7 MB)
Print-at-home files (for each cup size): 69 pages (0.8 MB)
Copy shop (A0 or US 36" x 48" size): 3-4 pages (0.4 MB)
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Model details
Jenny (plaid) is wearing a size 20 G/H. Her measurements are 44" high bust, 49" bust, 40" waist, and 47" hips, and she is 5' 6".
Rachel (maroon) is wearing a size 18 G/H graded to a 20 in the waist and hips. Her measurements are 43" high bust, 47" full bust, 39" waist, and 49" hips, and she is 5' 5".
