Description

A button-up shirt with all of the classic details and a modern, moderately slim fit.  This design features a slim collar with collar stand, an optional chest pocket, flat felled seams and a yoke.  The button band is drafted onto the shirt front to make matching plaids and stripes simple.  The hem is curved so that this shirt can be worn tucked in or loose.  The sleeves include tower plackets and the option for a hidden tab so that they can be rolled and secured at the elbow.  Choose between a center back pleat or create a more fitted look with long shaped darts.

The Fairfield includes regular sizing for slim to average figures and a separate set of pieces for larger figures to accommodate a rounded stomach.

This pattern, as part of the Cityscape Urban Menswear Collection, is an elegant silhouette accented with modern design elements.  Sew the garments in this collection to create a polished wardrobe suitable for the professional lifestyle or formal occasions.

One of our group members said "the best drafted men's shirt pattern I've ever sewn". 

While Discovery Fabrics does not carry shirting fabrics, we do offer sun-protective lightweight stretch wovens such as SunPro, which work well. 

Size chart and fabric requirements

What's included in my PDF pattern?

The Fairfield Button-up sewing pattern is available as an instant printable PDF download (sent to your e-mail) or as a paper sewing pattern (sent to you by mail).  This listing is for the PDF version and you can find the tissue version here.

PDF Sewing Pattern Includes: 

- A detailed instruction booklet containing step-by-step instructions and diagrams

- A Quick Reference Guide featuring 1 page of condensed instructions to refer to when the pattern becomes your tried and true button-up.

- A layered print-at-home PDF pattern on 45 pages (Average Figures) or 50 pages (Larger Figures).  The print at home file is suitable for both Letter and A4 size paper. Print only the size you need!

- A projector compatible file featuring layers and an easy to use 1" grid

- A print shop PDF pattern suitable for 36" wide roll feed printersA print shop PDF pattern suitable for A0 paper

Browse the sew-along

Sew the Fairfield with us! Let our fully photographed and detailed sew-along walk you through the process.

Translations available

Would you prefer to sew one of our patterns in another language? We have a number of translated instruction booklets available to download from Dropbox.

See what others have made

We've created a number of alternative collar, sleeve length and cuff style options for you. Download these from the Thread Theory site (free) to create all manner of Fairfield variations!