Intermediate

Oxford Shirt (OCBD)

An Oxford cloth button-down (OCBD) shirt drafted to your chest, shoulder, neck, and sleeve measurements. Button-down collar points, a relaxed chest fit, and classic workwear construction.

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Drafted from 8 of your measurements. No size chart approximation.

What You Get

Pattern pieces: Front Panel (Left), Back Body Panel, Sleeve, Front Placket Facing, Point Collar, Collar Stand, Back Yoke, Barrel Cuff
Download formats: Tiled PDF (US Letter and A4 for home printing), projector file for no-print cutting, A0 large-format for copy-shop printing
Construction steps: 1. Attach back yoke / 2. Prepare collar and stand / 3. Prepare front plackets...
Materials guide: Fabric recommendations with yardage estimates, notions list, needle and thread guide, and machine settings
Scale check: 1:1 verification square so you can confirm print accuracy before cutting any fabric

Customizable Options

Collar: Point collar / Button-down collar (OCBD) / Band / Mandarin collar
Sleeve: Long (with cuff) / 3/4 length / Short
Cuff (long sleeve): Barrel cuff (2.5" band) / French cuff (cufflinks) / No cuff (hem only)
Fit: Fitted (+2") / Standard (+4") / Relaxed (+6")
Length: Hip (+4" below torso) / Tunic (+8")
Back detail: Back yoke / Plain
Back yoke style: Single piece (cut on fold) / Split (CB seam, two pieces)
Chest pocket: None / Single patch pocket / Two patch pockets
Button count: 6 buttons / 7 buttons
Seam allowance: 1/2" / 5/8"
Hem allowance: 1/2" (rolled) / 1" folded

Drafted from 8 of your measurements

Every dimension is drafted from your measurements. No grading, no size charts.

What we draft	Source
Chest circumference	Drafted directly from your chest measurement
Shoulder width	Drafted directly from your shoulder measurement
Neck circumference	Drafted directly from your neck measurement
sleeveLength	Drafted directly from your sleeveLength measurement
Bicep circumference	Drafted directly from your bicep measurement
wrist	Drafted directly from your wrist measurement
Torso length	Drafted directly from your torsoLength measurement
waistToArmpit	Drafted directly from your waistToArmpit measurement

Fabric Recommendations

Linen or linen-cotton
Lightweight linen

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oxford cloth?

Oxford cloth is a basket-weave cotton with a slightly textured, matte surface. It is stiffer and more durable than poplin, making it the standard fabric for the classic American button-down shirt.

What makes an OCBD different from a regular button-up?

The Oxford shirt uses a softer roll line on the collar and a slightly roomier chest fit. The button-down collar points stay flat without collar stays — the buttons do that job.

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