Butterick 6085 -- Shirt

So far I've managed to avoid most collars and all buttonholes.  I decided it was time to get over that, and made this shirt.  I decided to make view B.  Here are the raw materials:

This is supposed to be a "very easy" pattern and while I didn't find it super-difficult, I think they meant "easy relative to other shirt patterns" because I don't think this is suitable for beginners.  But, because I've made several things it was fairly straightforward.  I only had to pick apart one buttonhole!

My worst habit when sewing is racing through things, I get impatient and take stupid shortcuts and it shows.  Conversely, when I take my time and do things the right way, things come out beautifully.  They fit well, and they last.

I took my time with this (worked on it for an hour or two every night for 5 days) and it fits beautifully.  My husband, Sweetie, said it looked tailored and hung just right and he absolutely will not rave about my sewing unless it's actually good, though he will be nice about it.

Here's the finished product, front:

Here's the back:

And here is Minx, keeping an eye on things from the sewing room couch:

I really like this pattern, and I'm planning to make more of these.  They will be great for work.