This pattern includes verified home printable specification files, dual-unit sizing charts, and full cutting guides. License: Drafted by Threadline Patterns. CC BY-SA 4.0 International..
The essential boyfriend button-down shirt engineered with tailored menswear details. Features a classic two-piece collar and stand, front button placket, forward shoulder seams on a double-layer back yoke with box pleat, long sleeves with gauntlet plackets and button cuffs, and an exaggerated curved shirttail hem.
Front and back flats illustrating seam lines, hem curves, and design details.
Review both body benchmarks and finished garment ease before cutting your cloth.
Toggle between metric and imperial values across all charts
Your physical body dimensions. Measure over undergarments with a snug tape.
Dimensions of the sewn garment, including designed wearing ease.
Generously cut with 24 cm (9.4") ease for an effortless boyfriend fit. Size down if you prefer standard tailoring.
Oversized positive ease of +24 cm (+9.4") across chest and relaxed dropped shoulders.
Recommended substrates, stretch allowances, yardage requirements, and required notions.
Crisp light to midweight shirting wovens
Ensure you have these ready before starting.
| Size Bracket | 115 cm (45") Width | 150 cm (60") Width |
|---|---|---|
| XS – M | 2.2 m (2.4 yd) | 1.7 m (1.9 yd) |
| L – XL | 2.5 m (2.7 yd) | 1.9 m (2.1 yd) |
| 2XL – 3XL | 2.8 m (3.1 yd) | 2.2 m (2.4 yd) |
Exact seam allowances included in pattern lines, piece list, and cutting discipline.
1.5 cm (5/8 in) seam allowance; use flat-felled seams for durability.
0.6 cm (1/4 in) narrow curved hem.
1.0 cm (3/8 in) on collar and stand.
| Piece Name | Quantity & Orientation | Grainline / Cutting Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Front Bodice with Button Band | Cut 1 pair | Straight of grain |
| Back Bodice with Pleat | Cut 1 on fold | Straight of grain |
| Back Yoke | Cut 2 (outer & inner) | Straight of grain |
| Collar Leaf | Cut 2 (1 Interfaced) | Straight of grain |
| Collar Stand | Cut 2 (1 Interfaced) | Straight of grain |
| Long Sleeve | Cut 1 pair | Straight of grain |
| Sleeve Cuffs | Cut 4 | Straight of grain |
| Sleeve Plackets | Cut 2 | Straight of grain |
| Chest Pocket | Cut 1 | Straight of grain |
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Complete offline sewing guidebook with dual calibration test squares, yardage charts, pattern piece cut list, numbered steps, and troubleshooting.
Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for A4 paper (24 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.
Full-scale 1:1 tiled master pattern for US Letter paper (24 sheets). Includes dual 50mm/2.0in calibration boxes, assembly map, grainlines, and corner registration crosshairs.
Print at 100% scale (no fit-to-page) and measure the 50mm and 2-inch test boxes with a hard ruler.
Open the downloaded PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader or a dedicated desktop PDF viewer. In the print dialog, select "Actual Size" or "Custom Scale: 100%". Never select "Fit to Printable Area". Always measure the calibration square on Page 1 before proceeding.
Print Page 1 at 100% scale without scaling. Check 50 mm (Metric) or 2.0 in [50.8 mm] (Imperial) test square with a hard ruler.
Read full printing & calibration guide →Align numbered letter and row marks. Butt edges together without overlapping untrimmed paper.
Draft construction notes. Readable online; review against the pattern pieces before sewing.
Hem upper edge of Chest Pocket and topstitch Chest Pocket onto left front shirt. Fold box pleat in center back. Stitch shoulder seams sandwiching front and back bodice between outer and inner back yokes right sides together using the burrito method. Topstitch yoke seam and press seam allowances.
Stitch collar points, turn, and edge-stitch. Sandwich collar into collar stand pieces. Press.
Slash sleeve placket lines, attach placket strips, and form triangular tower topstitch.
Pin outer collar stand to shirt neckline right sides together and stitch. Fold inner stand seam under, press seam allowances, and edgestitch in the ditch.
Insert long sleeves into armholes right sides together. Stitch continuous flat-felled side seams right sides together. Pleat sleeve bottoms into cuffs, stitch, and press seam allowances.
Turn narrow double hem around curved hemline, press seam allowances, and stitch. Sew vertical buttonholes on front band and sew on buttons.
Solutions for common fitting hurdles and construction errors specific to this garment.
Possible Cause: Not enough turn-of-cloth allowance.
Recommended Fix: Ensure undercollar is trimmed 2 mm smaller than upper collar before sewing.
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