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!
Sewing Level: Advanced
SUGGESTED FABRIC
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.
YARDAGE REQUIREMENTS
You may need to purchase extra yardage if your fabric has a heavy nap, is directional, striped, or has an obvious repeat.
For all views you need 1 yard[.9 meters] - 22”[56cm] wide fusible interfacing.
| XS-M | L-XXL | 1X-4X | 5X-7X | |
| 45” [114cm] Wide Fabric | 2.1yd | 2.5yd | 2.7yd | 3yd |
| 54-60” [137-153cm] Wide Fabric | 2yd | 2yd | 2.3yd | 2.8yd |
| XS-M | L-XXL | 1X-4X | 5X-7X | |
| 45” [114cm] Wide Fabric | 1.9yd | 2.2yd | 2.5yd | 2.8yd |
| 54-60” [137-153cm] Wide Fabric | 1.7yd | 1.9yd | 2.3yd | 2.5yd |
ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES
- 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