Archer Button Up & Popover in Sizes 14-32

Today we're excited to finally be releasing the Archer Button Up and its companion, the Archer Popover Variation Pack, in our 14 – 32 D-Cup size range! The Archer was originally released back in 2013 and has consistently been a best seller due to its thorough instructions and timeless, relaxed fit. We worked incredibly hard on the fit of this pattern and we’re so happy with how it turned out! To celebrate the launch we’re offering 20% all Archer and Archer Popover patterns, now through July 4th, 2022, no code needed.

The Archer Button Up Shirt

The Archer is a truly versatile pattern and I’m not just talking about View A vs. View B and the Popover Variation Pack, though those definitely help the cause. By choosing different fabrics you can completely change the feel of the shirt. Choose a lightweight denim or chambray for a classic denim shirt, plaid flannel for cozy vibes, linen for a breezy summer layer, rayon for a cool, fluid look, or get sophisticated with a silk – or silk chiffon if you’re really feeling fancy. All of these fabrics work beautifully with the Archer pattern.

We designed the Archer as a loosely fitted button up shirt with slightly dropped shoulders and long sleeves. View A has a traditional box pleat at the back yoke and angled cuffs, while View B has a gathered lower back detail and straight cuffs. The techniques involved in sewing the Archer include sewing a straight seam, sewing darts, setting sleeves, creating continuous button plackets, adding a shirt collar, and inserting buttons & buttonholes.

The 14-32 Archer was drafted from our custom 14-32 block (see our size chart here), just like the rest of our patterns in that size range. Rather than simply drafting our 0-18 block up to a 32, this pattern fits like it was drafted specifically for you...because it was! We've added bust darts to ensure that the Archer fits smoothly and neatly across the bust while the lightly fitted sleeves allow for plenty of arm movement.

The Archer Popover Variation Pack

In addition to the Archer release, we’re also releasing our Archer Popover Variation Pack in sizes 14 – 32. This pattern add-on will allow you to easily convert your existing Archer pattern into a popover with a center front placket and matching tower sleeve plackets.

We've included new pattern pieces for the center front and sleeve in addition to the placket pieces so there's no need to make any pattern changes or draft a thing. Our instruction booklet will guide you through which pieces of the original Archer pattern you'll need and which you can discard. It also provides full cutting layouts and directions for both the center and sleeve plackets just like all of our patterns.

Grabbing the Archer Patterns

The Archer Button Up patterns are available in both printed and digital formats for all of our size ranges, while the Popover add-on is available only as a digital pattern.

If you previously purchased the Archer Button Up or Archer Popover PDF from us and would like the new size range, please email us at orders@grainlinestudio.com and we will add it to your account. If you purchased a PDF from another online retailer, please email us and include a copy of your receipt.

If you previously purchased a copy of the Archer paper pattern we are unfortunately unable to provide you with a new paper pattern. We are offering 20% off on paper pattern orders or feel free to email us for a copy of the PDF pattern at orders@grainlinestudio.com. Again, if you purchased from another retailer, please include a copy of your receipt. Without a receipt we are unfortunately unable to accommodate requests.

Make sure to use the hashtags #archerbuttonup and #grainlinestudio so we can see your versions, or peruse them to get ideas from the thousands of beautiful Archers gracing those feeds!

Stay tuned for more Archer posts featuring our pattern testers, fabric ideas, and plenty of pattern variations. We also have a full Archer Video Sew-Along on our YouTube channel that you can access for free, so grab your pattern, gather your supplies, and get sewing your own button up shirt!