Reclaim the button-up with the Vernon Shirt! This boob-friendly take on the essential button-up shirt features two views: View A is a classic shirt with a traditional collar and collar stand, and full sleeves with narrow cuffs. View B is a fashion-forward version with a dramatic collar, covered button placket, and lantern sleeves with wide cuffs.
From flannel work shirts to posh statement tops, the Vernon can do it all—and with cup sizes from C–H, thoughtfully placed bust darts, and side seam shaping, you’ll get a fabulous fit from collar to hem.
This Cashmerette pattern includes:
- Cup sizes from C to H
- A “full bicep” sleeve option
- A sizing calculator which will tell you exactly which size to make
- A beautifully illustrated and detailed instruction booklet, to guide you no matter your sewing level
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Product information
SEWING LEVEL
Intermediate
SIZING
12 to 32, in three cup sizes (C/D, E/F, G/H). Includes 40-62” bust and 42-62” hip. Find your size in seconds using our size calculator.
RECOMMENDED FABRIC
Light- to mid-weight woven fabrics such as shirting, lawn, or flannel. The lantern sleeves of View B work best with a medium weight fabric for a more structured look.
Interfacing: Light- to mid-weight fusible interfacing.
NOTIONS
Universal needle, thread, 12 (View A) or 14 (View B) buttons size 3⁄8 – 1⁄2” (10 –12 mm).
TOOLS
Buttonhole foot, point turner, tailor’s chalk or washable marker, tailor’s ham or rolled up towel, buttonhole chisel or X-Acto knife.
PDF pattern information
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The PDF comes as files to print at home or at a copy shop. Files are delivered as a .zip file which can be downloaded on a computer, but not on a mobile device. For more on PDFs, see the FAQs.
NOTE: There are separate files for each view and cup size so you only have to print what you need.
Instructions: 22 pages (7 MB)
Print-at-home files (for each cup size): 69 pages (0.8 MB)
Copy shop (A0 or US 36" x 48" size): 3-4 pages (0.4 MB)
Model details
Jenny (plaid) is wearing a size 20 G/H. Her measurements are 44" high bust, 49" bust, 40" waist, and 47" hips, and she is 5' 6".
Rachel (maroon) is wearing a size 18 G/H graded to a 20 in the waist and hips. Her measurements are 43" high bust, 47" full bust, 39" waist, and 49" hips, and she is 5' 5".
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Customer Reviews
I did struggled life long with button up shirts because of having a full bust. The shirts bought in store will compress my chest or will be so wide and not fitted that I looked like a sack of potatoes :’( The ones fitting a bit more will produce huge gaps in the buttons and showed my bra when looked from the side. I begun my sewing adventure by the hand of cashmerette and now I finally love how I look and my body.
Vernon fits so well. The fact of having the shoulder line exactly on the shoulder makes by body looks Banane denn and not sloppy as with the store bought shirts. I’m so happy wearing my vernons to the office :) thanks cashmerette!.
I'm back to sewing for myself after 30 years. I am finding that the Cashmerette patterns are very easy to fit my curvy body, with out having to make many adjustments to the pattern, and I thank you for that! This was the first time I have made a stand up collar with a button down front. The directions were very clear and easy to follow. My children were very impressed how it turned out. I have not been able to wear it yet because the weather has been very warm. I’m looking forward to wearing it very soon. I am also looking forward to making the other patterns I have downloaded.
I've been trying several button-down shirt patterns to find something that I can use for outdoor work in cooler months (farmer here). The Vernon shirt has all the usual Cashmerette qualities--great fit options and tons of helpful instruction--but it is also simple. The back yoke is nice and wide, the sleeve plackets are fuss-free, and the bust darts that you press up not down, make this shirt easy to sew and comfortable to wear. I'll have to let you know how it holds up over the fall and winter months, but so far I like the Vernon shirt very, very much. Thank you, Cashmerette!
I loved making the Vernon shirt with the lantern sleeves. Great pattern with so many good tips for the perfect fit.
I have made two already. I had to make a small adjustment to the shoulder and now have a perfect fit. Love my new shirts.
The Vernon shirt was an easy project and I’ve worn it a couple times already. My only surprise and disappointment was the sleeves were too short for me. I’ve never had any problems before with sleeve length. I made the lantern sleeve with a contrasting cuff so I just flip back the cuff and it looks fine.