Not the best photos, but oh well. We're clearing out our basement, finishing up school and generally trying to keep reno stress under control so I can't get picky about photos. I'm just thankful I managed to finish a sewing project at all.
This is my own pattern, partly drafted from an Anthropologie shirt I liked the fit of. But even after taking in the A-line of the shirt quite a bit, the result is still a bit too swingy. Also, I need to add another half inch to the armholes (my bra straps keep peeking through). Those two fixes aside, I quite like it. It's a style I can wear to work with or without a cardigan and I'm really happy with the neck and front ties. That was my addition, and it was surprisingly easy to figure out. I should try a fabric with more drape though, this cotton is a bit stiff (it was the colour that I couldn't resist). Button selection stalled me for a while, but I finally decided on some vintage buttons from a button card a dear friend gave me long ago. I loved the Parisian card so much that I had had it in a shadow box frame. Needless to say, it's an empty frame now.
The things we'll do for sewing projects, right?
Well done! Great mods and while the top may be more swingy than you want, I still think it looks great and is an excellent addition to your summer wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteGreat blouse samantha, I love the tie and the colour.
ReplyDeleteI'm visiting a bit late - I like the swing and the tie in front, but I especially like the hemline with the added panel. Recently, I've been trying to copy certain shirts that I like (but are too small). I've taken shirts apart at the seams to use as a pattern that I can upsize. But I'm a new clothing sewer and have been trying to search youtube for helpful videos. It's not easy to make - especially trying to figure out darts and armholes.
ReplyDeleteYou've done a nice job.