fairfield button-up

Plaid Fairfield

March 14, 2019

Since I’ve been making so many repeat patterns, I’ve been debating if I should make separate posts or not. I decided yes! I like seeing them all on a grid. Mal requested some long sleeve button-ups, and picked out this beautiful plaid from Stitch! The last time I made…

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Mal ♥ Tea, or A Mad Tea Party Fairfield Button-Up!

March 27, 2018

This is Mal’s birthday shirt! I can’t remember what I was searching for but this Cotton + Steel Rifle Paper Co. Wonderland 100% cotton popped up and I had to order it immediately. Mal loves tea. He also enjoys good design and illustration, and fun shirts, so this fabric is…

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Fairfield Button-up Zebra Edition

January 24, 2018

I finished Mal’s 4th Fairfield weeks ago and forgot to post it. Nothing new to report here, aside from cutting the collar stand with a bigger seam allowance that ended up being really helpful. I think for the next shirt I’ll try this method though. My biggest achievement with this…

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#SewingTop5 Hits

December 15, 2017

I love the idea of reflecting on a year of making. I’ve always been pretty crafty, but since I had to quit serious bookmaking activities (it was my full time job!) after an injury 8 years ago, I had a huge lull in my crafting productivity. In fact, I think…

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Mad about this plaid Fairfield Button-up

December 11, 2017

I’m still working on Mal’s wardrobe refresh! This time it’s a Fairfield button-up with long sleeves, made with a plaid shirting from Stitch. This fabric is really nice, but felt super stretchy on the bias so I did a lot of stay stitching. I’ve only made short-sleeved Fairfields so…

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Another Fairfield Button-up for Mal!

November 13, 2017

I’m on a button-up roll! Luckily for Mal, because he really needs a wardrobe refresh. After the success of my first Fairfield, I immediately cut out two more, and have fabric for a third. It’s like this pattern was drafted just for Mal – the fit is excellent. I…

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