It's a simple shape, something I tend to prefer. The Easy, Ageless, Cool pattern from Louise Cutting includes this shirt and some interesting pants that I haven't made yet. I'm not sure why I waited so long to make the shirt. This pattern has been out a while.
You can add front and back darts to achieve a more fitted look, but I won't. I like its boxy nature. I lengthened the sleeves, made a forward shoulder adjustment, and added a center back seam to provide some space for the curve of my upper back. I also reduced the circumference at my bust and waist a bit. Next time I think I'll go down by one size through the shoulders to the waist.
The fabric is a lovely shirting I purchased at Sarah's Fabrics in Lawrence KS the first time I attended Sew Kansas at the Sewing Workshop. It's a pin-dot or jacquard weave. It was great to sew and it will be great to wear. And I do love navy blue. Thoughtful SIL had spotted this sweet store for me and knew I'd love it.
I decided mid-way through the process that I'd prefer to stitch my facings down. The instructions are to stitch down the back facing but not the front. Once I realized this I had to partially remove my pocket in order to stitch the front facing. Otherwise I would have closed up the pocket!
It was fun to make something, and then even more, to wear something. I do enjoy slow stitch but it's mighty satisfying to have a completed project like this.
I love your version of this shirt, Martha. Louise Cutting told us at a workshop 6-7 years ago that she thought the pattern had one of the prettiest necklines she'd designed and I agree!
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so pretty. I really like the shape of the back facing.
ReplyDeleteI haven't made a garment in so long, but I must say I really like this shirt. As much as I like bright colors [sorta intermediate quilter here], I do normally choose chambray or your choice of blue. The model looks so put together!
ReplyDeleteI love this fabric! Subtle woven-in geometric designs really appeal to me for some reason. That shirt was the perfect use for it and I like the little embellishment on the back.
ReplyDeleteVery nice make Martha. Love that fabric!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love your shirt!!! Very classic and clean lines. Really hope you will sew more of the Cutting Line patterns because your designs inspire me to make them. I just was looking over the Cutting Line patterns last night and could not find anything that looked worth making and I guess I am not as imaginative as you. Please keep making up the patterns so I be inspired to make them.
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