Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
The perfect button-up shirt starts with the right pattern and fabric. This video explores the key considerations for choosing a pattern and fabric that will result in a flattering and comfortable shirt you'll love to wear.
Shirt Making 101 Class: tomkatstitchery.com/shirtmaking101
Today’s Love Notion Feature Friday pattern is the Aria Button Down Shirt and is $6 today (4/4/25) only! Use code TKStitchery10 for an additional 10% off sale price*: lovenotions.com/product/aria-button-down?affiliates=436
Watch me over on Love Notion’s channel here: youtu.be/b_iPHxUp7kA?si=CXpkAtlCS1sl2fnw
Details on the #SewAprilBlouse25 : instagram.com/p/DHiwt9jJ9Ip/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Patterns and fabric (where still available):
Love Notions Aria*: lovenotions.com/product/aria-button-down?affiliates=436
Rayon Fabric: sewingstudio.com/shop/Fabric/Rayons-and-Viscose/p/US-EXCLUSIVE-Rayon-Twill---Market-Day-x66016217.htm
Cashmerette Vernon: cashmerette.com/collections/size-0-16-patterns/products/vernon-shirt-0-16-pdf-pattern
Cashmerette Swanton (Club Pattern): cashmerette.com/pages/club
Liesl and Co Classic Shirt: oliverands.com/shop/digital-classic-shirt-sewing-pattern.html
Cotton Shirting: stylemakerfabrics.com/products/premium-mid-weight-cotton-shirting-white
V8772: simplicity.com/vogue-patterns/v8772
S1538: simplicity.com/simplicity/s1538?searchid=17679472
Itch to Stitch Nosara*: itch-to-stitch.com/product/nosara-shirt-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/?affiliates=whitlucky
Love Notions Band Camp*: lovenotions.com/product/band-camp-shirt?affiliates=436
Love Notions Melody Dolman*: lovenotions.com/product/melody-dolman?affiliates=436
Wardrobe by Me Tropical Shirt: wardrobebyme.com/collections/mens-shirt-sewing-pattern/products/tropical-shirt-sewing-pattern
Thread Theory Fairfield: threadtheory.ca/collections/pdf-sewing-patterns/products/fairfield-button-up-shirt-pdf
*affiliate link
What I’m wearing:
Love Notions Ballad Blouse*: lovenotions.com/product/ballad-blouse?affiliates=436
RTW Jeans
Lipstick:
Ilia Color Block Lipstick in Rococco
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For reference: I am 5’2” and my measurements are as follows, upper bust 36”, full bust 40”, waist 33”, hip 40”
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The perfect button-up shirt starts with the right pattern and fabric. This video explores the key considerations for choosing a pattern and fabric that will result in a flattering and comfortable shirt you'll love to wear.
Shirt Making 101 Class: tomkatstitchery.com/shirtmaking101
Today’s Love Notion Feature Friday pattern is the Aria Button Down Shirt and is $6 today (4/4/25) only! Use code TKStitchery10 for an additional 10% off sale price*: lovenotions.com/product/aria-button-down?affiliates=436
Watch me over on Love Notion’s channel here: youtu.be/b_iPHxUp7kA?si=CXpkAtlCS1sl2fnw
Details on the #SewAprilBlouse25 : instagram.com/p/DHiwt9jJ9Ip/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Patterns and fabric (where still available):
Love Notions Aria*: lovenotions.com/product/aria-button-down?affiliates=436
Rayon Fabric: sewingstudio.com/shop/Fabric/Rayons-and-Viscose/p/US-EXCLUSIVE-Rayon-Twill---Market-Day-x66016217.htm
Cashmerette Vernon: cashmerette.com/collections/size-0-16-patterns/products/vernon-shirt-0-16-pdf-pattern
Cashmerette Swanton (Club Pattern): cashmerette.com/pages/club
Liesl and Co Classic Shirt: oliverands.com/shop/digital-classic-shirt-sewing-pattern.html
Cotton Shirting: stylemakerfabrics.com/products/premium-mid-weight-cotton-shirting-white
V8772: simplicity.com/vogue-patterns/v8772
S1538: simplicity.com/simplicity/s1538?searchid=17679472
Itch to Stitch Nosara*: itch-to-stitch.com/product/nosara-shirt-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/?affiliates=whitlucky
Love Notions Band Camp*: lovenotions.com/product/band-camp-shirt?affiliates=436
Love Notions Melody Dolman*: lovenotions.com/product/melody-dolman?affiliates=436
Wardrobe by Me Tropical Shirt: wardrobebyme.com/collections/mens-shirt-sewing-pattern/products/tropical-shirt-sewing-pattern
Thread Theory Fairfield: threadtheory.ca/collections/pdf-sewing-patterns/products/fairfield-button-up-shirt-pdf
*affiliate link
What I’m wearing:
Love Notions Ballad Blouse*: lovenotions.com/product/ballad-blouse?affiliates=436
RTW Jeans
Lipstick:
Ilia Color Block Lipstick in Rococco
If you are so inclined, you can help to support the channel by using the tip jar below this video. By clicking the “Thanks” button below the video, you can add to our tip jar. This money helps us continue to improve the channel for your viewing pleasure! Thank you!
Website: tomkatstitchery.com
Sign up for the newsletter here: tomkatstitchery.com/newsletter
Contact me: tomkatstitchery.com/contact
My Recommended Resources: tomkatstitchery.com/resources
Instagram: instagram.com/tomkatstitcherycarmel
Facebook: facebook.com/tomkatstitcherycarmel
Pinterest: pinterest.com/tomkatstitchery
For reference: I am 5’2” and my measurements are as follows, upper bust 36”, full bust 40”, waist 33”, hip 40”
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCyze3rUDxYJSQigBwigZGwQ/join
