I wanted to do some print mixing with my stripe skirt, so polka dots it is
Camp style shirts (pinterest inspiration) are currently in style so I went with that style using
Liesl & Co's Camp Shirt I am wearing it with my McCall's skirt
My fabric is from Mood Fabrics' White/Black polkda dot stretch cotton twill - it has a nice crisp drape and perfect for this shirt.
The pattern has great features, one of which is this great back pleat. That isn't the best feature, this pattern comes in A/B, C and D cup pattern pieces!
One thing you do need to note is to compare the pattern sizing and finished measuring measurements. This pattern runs big, I made a size 6 but I might go down to a size 4, in the waist and hips. I like the camp style but I just don't want an oversized camp shirt.
Finished Measurements - this from the Oliver & S blog
| size | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Bust, A/B Cup | 39 1/4" | 40 1/4" | 41 1/4" | 42 1/4" | 43 1/4" | 44 1/4" |
| Bust, C Cup | 40 1/4" | 41 1/4" | 42 1/4" | 43 1/4" | 44 1/4" | 45 1/4" |
| Bust, D Cup | 41 1/4" | 42 1/4" | 43 1/4" | 44 1/4" | 45 1/4" | 46 1/4" |
| Waist | 38" | 39" | 40" | 41" | 42" | 43" |
| Hip | 41 3/4" | 42 3/4" | 43 3/4" | 44 3/4" | 45 3/4" | 46 3/4" |
| Sleeve Length, View A* | 31 3/4" | 32 1/4" | 32 1/2" | 32 3/4" | 33 1/4" | 33 1/2" |
| Sleeve Length, View B* | 16 1/2" | 16 3/4" | 17" | 17 1/4" | 17 1/2" | 17 3/4" |
| Back Length, View A** | 22 3/4" | 23" | 23 1/4" | 23 1/2" | 23 3/4" | 24" |
| Back Length, View B** | 39 1/2" | 40" | 40 1/2" | 41 1/4" | 41 3/4" | 42 1/4" |
| size | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| Bust, A/B Cup | 45 3/4" | 47 1/4" | 49 1/4" | 51 1/4" | 53 1/4" |
| Bust, C Cup | 46 3/4" | 48 1/4" | 50 1/4" | 52 1/4" | 54 1/4" |
| Bust, D Cup | 47 3/4" | 49 1/4" | 51 1/4" | 53 1/4" | 55 1/4" |
| Waist | 44 1/2" | 46" | 48" | 50" | 52" |
| Hip | 48 1/4" | 49 3/4" | 51 3/4" | 53 3/4" | 55 3/4" |
| Sleeve Length, View A* | 34" | 34 1/2" | 35" | 35 1/2" | 36" |
| Sleeve Length, View B* | 18" | 18 1/2" | 19" | 19 1/2" | 20" |
| Back Length, View A** | 24 1/4" | 24 1/2" | 24 3/4" | 25" | 25 1/4" |
| Back Length, View B** | 42 3/4" | 43 1/2" | 44" | 44 1/2" | 45" |
The pattern does come in long sleeve and short sleeve, for some reason I like the short sleeve better.
The sleeve cuffs on the short sleeves are a fun feature, too. It was a pleasant surprise how quickly this went together and perfectly. The pattern is well-drafted and excellent instructions. Here is a blog post at
Oliver & S blog all about the Camp Post and then inspiration for the Camp Shirt pattern
This polka dot blouse will be in big rotation all this summer with jeans, shorts, skirts - you get the idea
Disclosure - I receive a monthly fabric allowance from Mood Fabrics to make a garment.
Looking good, makes me want a camp shirt now, looks great with the skirt. Thanks for the size thoughts.
ReplyDeleteLiz from the expo fitting class, the one where you sent me pics :-)