The Butano Button Up is both an understated essential and the ultimate styling workhorse in your wardrobe! The Butano has a relaxed fit with enough ease to feel effortless without being entirely oversized. It comes with options to be sewn with short sleeves or long sleeves with a bound placket and cuff. The optional neckerchief runs through belt loops on the collar stand and can be worn in a bunch of different ways. The shirt also features bust darts, a back pleat, collar stand, and a cute chest patch pocket. The instructions feature clever construction to make the trickier aspects of sewing a button up achievable for the confident beginner!

Sizes: XS/0 – 7X/32 (32/81cm -60/152cm chest).

Model Fit Notes:

The green/white striped photo shoot sample is a made from a cotton poplin.
The white photo shoot sample is made from a 4.5 oz silk noil.
The checked orange/yellow short sleeved version is made from a 5 oz 100% linen.

Fabric Recommendations:

The Butano Button Up is designed for woven fabrics. Any sort of light to medium weight woven is suitable. If you choose a fabric like a mid-weight twill ordenim you will get a more structured top. If you choose adrapier fabric like a rayon challis or silk, you will get a blousier top.

Notions:

Matching thread
For the short sleeved version: 7 – 5/8[1.6cm] buttons
For the long sleeved version: 9 – 5/8[1.6cm] buttons
1 yard[.9 meters] – 22[56cm] wide Fusible interfacing