Monday, May 03, 2010




Description: Misses’ shirt in two lengths with front, collar and sleeve variations
Sizing: 6 to 24



Instructions: They were very good, easy to follow and understand. Nice diagrams for attaching the sleeve tab and front insert area

Likes/Dislikes: I like the lines of the shirt, princess or use the front insert piece to use plaids on the bias. Also, sleeve variations and the length. You could lengthen it even more and have a shirt dress.

It is a bit short for the shorter length, I added my 1” and it will be fine. So measure that with one of your favorite blouses to get the right length for comfort.

Changes: Just added the 1” to the body and sleeves. I forgot to add 1” to the sleeve tab and it has to button below the tab stitching line on the sleeve.

I also cut two pieces for the back yoke and used one for the lining.

Fabric: A shirting from Joann’s with a bit of tone-on-tone texture.  It wrinkles easily, as you can see in the pictures, so I am a bit apprehensive how it will wear.



Conclusion: A very cute shirt and I have seen the tab button sleeves in several RTW garments lately. It is a bit loose fitting but not oversized, perfect for a warm summer day.



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
No funny wrinkles, just a strong wind, making the blouse fold funny on the right side.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Piece #3 out of the stash, two to go.
 
 
 

13 comments:

  1. Cute blouse. Hope it doesn't wrinkle to much.

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  2. Very cute. I like the tabs.

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  3. Very pretty! Looks great! I can't wait to learn to sew as good as you!

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  4. This blouse is too cute. I really love your Cynthia Rowley Jacket from your last post. I'm getting ready to try that one myself.

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  5. Great shirt - I love the collar and the sleeve tabs. Loose fitting but not oversized sounds like the perfect fit for summer - we all need a shirt like this one!

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  6. Lovely blouse. I will certainly keep this pattern in mind.

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  7. Nice blouse, Lori! We seem to have similar taste in patterns. This one is on my list to buy so it's nice to see it made up.

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  8. Getting through that stash! Cute shirt - great for summer.

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  9. That shirt has some nice lines. Yours is so much classier than the photo and drawings on the pattern envelope. Really, the pattern photos don't look like the real garments.

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  10. Ah, Lori, you beat me to it. I have the pattern and the fabric ready to go but haven't yet started. Your shirt came out great! Maybe it'll motivate me....

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  11. That is a really nice summer blouse...hopefully it doesn't wrinkle too much while you wear it.

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  12. Cute blouse! It looks perfect for summer!!

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  13. Lovely blouse. I should sew some more neutrals too, somehow I seldom get to that. This blouse looks perfect for summer.

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