Pattern Description:
The pattern features The Bristol Button-Up, a tailored shirt with a crisp collar, three-quarter sleeves, and pearlescent buttons, often made from Egyptian cotton shirting.
It is paired with The Faye Floor-Grazing Skirt, a floor-length show-stopper defined by its fully pleated design and side seam invisible zipper.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
Standard Seam Allowance:
- Use a 1/2″ seam allowance for all seams unless otherwise specified.
Materials for The Bristol Button-Up and The Faye Floor-Grazing Skirt:
| Material | Quantity & Measurement | Notes/Collection |
| Egyptian Cotton Shirting | 2 yards | Optic White – Giza Collection |
| Crisp Non-Woven Fusible Interlining | 0.5 yard | Single Sided by Theory – White |
| Vintage Ivory Pearlescent Flat Shank Back Plastic Button | 7 each | 18L/11.5mm |
| Polyester Taffeta | 6 yards | Plain Dyed Black – Bellamy Collection |
| Heavy Soft Woven Fusible Interlining | 0.5 yard | Single Side – Black |
| Invisible Zipper | 1 each | 580 Black Invisible Zipper – 9″ |
| Sewing Pattern | MDF405 & MDF406 | The Bristol Button-up and The Faye Floor-Grazing Skirt Sewing Pattern (Free download is available) |
Instructions for Making the Bristol Button-Up and The Faye Floor-Grazing Skirt Pattern:
Instructions for Sewing The Bristol Button-Up
The Bristol Button-Up pattern is designed as a shirt pattern.
Darts and Shoulder Seams (Step 1):
Begin by sewing the front plackets and the front darts. Following this, sew the front and back pieces together at the shoulder seams.
Side Seams (Step 2):
Next, sew the front and back pieces together at the side seams.
Sleeve Preparation (Step 3):
Prepare the sleeves by sewing a basting stitch along the top of the sleeve cap, and then sew the inseam of the sleeve.
Setting in the Sleeve (Step 4):
Slightly gather the sleeve cap to set the sleeve into the armhole, and then sew around the armhole.
Constructing the Cuffs (Step 5):
Apply fusible interlining to the cuffs. Once interlining is applied, sew both cuff pieces together around the sides and across the top.
Attaching the Cuffs (Step 6):
Align the slit with the inseam of the sleeve, and then sew the cuff around the sleeve perimeter.
Constructing the Collar (Step 7):
Apply fusible interlining to the collar. Then, sew the two collar pieces together around the sides and across the top.
Assembling the Collar Band (Step 8):
Apply fusible interlining to the collar band. Sew the collar band pieces together, ensuring the finished collar is sandwiched in between the band layers.
Attaching the Collar Band (Step 9):
Sew one side of the collar band to the outside of the neckline.
Finishing the Neckline (Step 10):
Turn the other side of the collar band to the inside of the neckline. Complete the attachment by stitching-in-the-ditch from the outside of the shirt.
Final Closures (Step 11):
The final step involves sewing the buttons and buttonholes to the front plackets. A total of seven Vintage Ivory Pearlescent Flat Shank Back Plastic Buttons (18L/11.5mm) are required for the top.
Instructions for Sewing The Faye Floor-Grazing Skirt
The Faye Floor-Grazing Skirt pattern is categorized as a skirt sewing pattern and special occasion pattern.
Side Seam Construction (Step 1):
Sew the front and back skirt pieces together at one of the side seams. The other side seam must be left open to accommodate the zipper.
Creating the Pleats (Step 2):
Create continuous pleats around the entire waistline until the pleated fabric matches the length of the waistband.
- Note on Pleat Measurement: While the size of each pleat (or prega in Portuguese) varies by size, you can calculate the width of the pleats using the formula: Width of pleat = waist measurement (including seam allowance) / number of pleats desired. Alternatively, as a method for adjustment, you can pin the ends of the waistband to the ends of the skirt and make pleats of approximately 2.5 cm (about 1 inch), adjusting them until the pleated skirt matches the size of the waistband.
Attaching the Waistband (Step 3):
Apply fusible interlining to the waistband. Then, sew the waistband along the waistline, ensuring the pleats are held securely in place.
Inserting the Zipper (Step 4):
Apply and sew the invisible zipper to the open side seam. One 9″ (580 Black) invisible zipper is needed for this pattern.
Finishing the Seam and Hem (Step 5):
Sew the remainder of the side seam located below the zipper. Finally, hem across the bottom edge of the skirt.
