Butterick 6771 in Inkwash Indigo Japanese Cotton
by Katherine Tilton
Katherine used one of her tried and true favorite shirt patterns, B6771, one she knows inside out and uses as a basic.
Adjustments made to the pattern already include:
- A full bust adjustment.
- Lengthen view A. How much length varies with the fabric and/or other pattern adjustments, usually about 3”.
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Adjust the length of the left side pattern piece that calls for scallop edged fabric. 2” for a hem is added when using non-scallop edge fabric
- Add a simple cuff.
- Add a pocket on both side seams.
Adjustments made to this version
- Used only the left front and left back pattern pieces for the body of the shirt.
- Eliminate the left back piece seam.
- Cut double on the fold.
- Eliminate the left front seam.
- Cut the two fronts and front placket in one piece. To do this the vertical seam allowance on the placket is overlapped on the vertical seam allowance on the center front piece, which is overlapped on the vertical seam allowance of the side front piece.
- Creating new pattern pieces simplifies the cutting process. Note: I do not always follow my own advice/instructions…
- Cut the collar on the bias so it is softer than if cut on the straight grain.
The Japanese cotton fabric stitches up beautifully. I was happy to have the perfect buttons in my stash.
