How to Add a Button Placket to Any Pattern

Change any shirt pattern into a button front shirt. I'll show how to draft a facing and how to sew a button front V-neck top. Blog post with more info and links here ↓
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[@taylorbaysinger]

I'm learning to sew my own clothes, but I have a baby and this is a big help in making my clothing nursing-friendly. Thank you for the guide!

[@Mellysews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ljwilliams755]

you do such a great job explaining what you're doing - definitely makes it do-able for me

[@Mellysews]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ivorybow]

Thank you. Just what I needed to put a button opening on the vintage Mexican pullover blouse I am making for my granddaughter.

[@Mellysews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mrandmrscorona8658]

Thank you! More confident to embark on my project

[@Mellysews]

You got this!

[@redplaysgames719]

Thank you!!!! I'm working on an Aerith cosplay and this is the EXACT answer to my questions!

[@Mellysews]

Glad it's helpful!

[@PreshKidd1887]

Very good tutorial. I’m a beginner and haven’t tried making a blouse with buttons yet, but I’m learning so much just watching this video! I’m subscribing to your channel

[@Mellysews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@katesterling8915]

Wow. Thank you. You make things sound so do-able. Thanks for sharing, you are a very talented lady and a great teacher 👍☆

[@Mellysews]

Thank you so much!

[@hadassahvered2851]

Thank so much for your easy tutorial. I design my own line but avoiding buttons down the front. Now I know and practice on muslin.

[@Mellysews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elisekolic6649]

Great tutorial. I’m planning on adding button to a skirt front, instead of a top.

[@Mellysews]

I did a button front skirt with this top in the next video in the series.

[@rookie2087]

Great thak you so much now I can't miss any of your latest tutorial you inspires me a lot my sister

[@Mellysews]

Thank you so much 😀

[@wandawilliams3110]

Thanks for sharing.. I find these emblishments really cute on vests.. Thanks for sharing. Peace.

[@Mellysews]

Thanks for watching!

[@aliciasinfinity]

What a fabulous video! SO helpful, easy to understand, and inspiring! Can't wait to implement this :) Thank you!

[@Mellysews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@callunamorland]

👍Great - I love it😚 Sunny greetings from Spain🇪🇸 🤗May you and your loved ones stay healthy😷

[@Mellysews]

thank you!

[@meeramaharjan926]

Thankx for explaining so clearly in details.

[@Mellysews]

My pleasure

[@Nikatronixx]

Thank you so much! I am making the Norma blouse by fibre mood and I didn't like how they suggested overlocking the facing and then sewing it on. I prefer a much cleaner look so I greatly appreciate this tutorial!!

[@Mellysews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elfiemeyers6220]

thank you for this tutorial, it is what I have been looking for to make patterns for blouses/shirts that fit properly. Is it possible for you to give us the exact measurements you are using on this shirt? What did you choose for the overlap? Unfortunately, I may need more help than most of your subscribers! Again, many thanks for your inspiring tutorials and for giving us the confidence to expand our skills. Bravo!

[@Mellysews]

The overlap can be anywhere between 1/2 inch to 2 inches, depending on the size of your buttons. Make the overlap just a bit wider than the button.

[@kanizkhan3614]

Thankyou Melly for the tutorial, I enjoy watching your video.

[@Mellysews]

Thanks so much 😊

[@deanalovessewn6117]

Hi Melissa!! Wonderful vlog.. Thank you for all your experience & explanations, deeply appreciated.... 💜💜💜🧵🧵🧵

[@Mellysews]

You are so welcome!

[@sandrajohn5415]

Tks for sharing i really appreciates your tutorials

[@Mellysews]

Glad you like them!

[@ARQ_05]

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been looking to learn how to add this sort of button placket to a pattern!

[@Mellysews]

You are so welcome!

[@averycayden6154]

instablaster

[@lian7217]

So helpful!

[@Mellysews]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janetrodgers8473]

Excellent well explained and demonstrated tutorial. Thank you.

[@Mellysews]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GOLMUS]

Merci ❤❤

[@Mellysews]

Thanks for watching

[@Botlhale_]

Hello,from this video only one side of the front bodice overlaps?or is it overlapping on both sides

[@Mellysews]

I'm not sure I understand your question. You add the placket amount to both sides of the pattern.

[@KimberlyNichols]

Another great tutorial. Thank you, Melissa! What would you suggest as an overlap measurement? I'm assuming it depends on your button size, but is there a general guideline? Thanks again, really appreciate this.

[@Mellysews]

You want the width of your button plus some on each side - but I don't have a rule of thumb for how much. I generally kind of look at my buttons and visually select a width. Definitely needs to be less than half the width of the button on each edge, otherwise you'd have fabric flapping over the button on the folded edge.

[@KimberlyNichols]

@@Mellysews Ah, thank you, that makes total sense. Really appreciate it!!

[@jennahcaballero9254]

It’s a beautiful blouse! What’s the pattern on this video? And i hope you have a video that shows how to do it thanks 😊

[@Mellysews]

It's the Esma Top, available here: blankslatepatterns.com/products/esma-top

[@Alaskaraised]

This is a great tutorial. What's the width of your facing? I'm guessing around 2"? Thank you!

[@Mellysews]

Finished width was 1 inch

[@ellendutcher729]

Hi Melly. I love your instructions. I'm a novice so my question is....the facing you make in this video ...is it one continuous piece or did you piece it together somewhere. I couldn't tell and I was thinking, that will take alot of material to cut that shape from....again...novice here.

[@Mellysews]

The front facing is a continuous piece as I showed when I drafted it.

[@rbcruze]

Will this work the same with bodice patterns with bust darts? Thanks

[@Mellysews]

Yes it will

[@biancanachmani750]

If I'm adding a henley, so just a partial placket, do I need to add seam allowance and overlap to the entire length?

[@Mellysews]

A henley placket is an entirely different process than this. I'd suggest looking at that tutorial instead.

[@KimberlyNichols]

Thank you for this! Will it work the same on knit fabrics? I assume I would use stretch interfacing?

[@Mellysews]

Yes, the principals would be the same and yes you would probably want to use stretch interfacing

[@momgrandma5496]

A button that hits below the bust line, not attractive, it creates an opening and reveals what shouldn’t be seen. 🥴

[@Mellysews]

Which is why I suggest placing buttons according to the fullest part of your bust.