dimanche 10 mars 2013

I made a shirt...

... and I love it! The pattern is from an old Female magazine, I traced the LL size because the M size I made back in 2009 when I was even slimmer than now was already a bit tight. Why not try the intermediate L size you may ask? I wanted a relaxed fit and a design that would be a bit masculine because I thought it would go well with the chosen fabric, some cotton and linen blend with faded blue stripes.
Of course this being a Japanese pattern everything went together like a breeze and the shirt was finished in one day:



Can you spot Dora? :)

Since there aren't many and I wanted them to look good I handsewed the buttonholes and I made Franch seams for the sleeves' seams since they would be exposed when rolled. The tan plastic buttons are my favourite for shirts, I buy them in bulk in a haberdashery located on the West coast of the island and I have them in 3 sizes, from tiny for collar attaches to 5/8". 
This pattern has darts at the back and on the front but I only kept the back ones, they're sufficient to add a nice shape to the shirt. Also I wonder about a breast pocket? Anyway I like this design a lot and I'm already planning another one out of crazy kitty fabric!

8 commentaires:

  1. Oh my goodness! What a totally perfect garment! Your attention to detail knows no bounds. Congrats on an amazing shirt lovely lady xxx

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  2. i love wearing this type of shirt, and have been wanting to actually make some. it's perfect!

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  3. A lovely shirt - it certainly doesn't need any more shape for the lovely relaxed feel that it has - or maybe that you have given it. I look forward to following your blog to see the next shirt out of crazy kitty fabric.

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  4. Delicious. It looks so crisp and clean - perfect lines to match with some cotton/linen. Looking good!

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  5. Great shirt. A stripe shirt should be a must in every wardrobe. From skirts to pants to shorts and pairing over a dress, so versatile.

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  6. Oh thanks a lot for all your comments girls, I'm glad that you like this shirt!

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  7. Lovely! Looks so comfortable yet stylish at the same time. The buttons are a nice touch.

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