I've had this fabric for some time now. I had only 1.5m of it as I had planned to make a shortish shift dress. However, lately I've been realising that, though I like making my dresses, I do find shirts very versatile as they can be worn with skirts, trousers, shorts, jeans, whatever, and this had enticed me to ditch my dress plans and make another shirt.
So, again I made up version D of McCalls M6436, as it's quite a slouchy cut, and looks really great with almost anything. I wore it yesterday, and took photos before dashing out. I think it looks just about okay with this skirt but, in hindsight, I don't like the skirt much and probably wouldn't wear this combo again.
For this pattern I use a sew-in interfacing and it works well. It's no hassle. There is quite a bit of hand-sewing on this shirt, as the insides of the collar stand, the cuffs and the button bands all need slip stitching, but I really enjoy this. I also much prefer making buttonholes (by machine!) and sewing on buttons by hand, to inserting zips. I don't mind zips, but I actually enjoy buttons and buttonholes!
For this shirt I chose to sew the seams in white but to use bright pink for the topstitching and buttonholes, and pink buttons (obviously).
Gosh, I love this shirt! And Liberty Lawn!
I have made a Kwiksew shirt for Charlie, which he wore to a family christening, and I intend to blog it as soon as I can. Also, I am wearing my Macaron (I already have some brilliant fabric for another!) when we go out later today, so will try to get a photo of that in action!
The coral bodice hasn't progressed, as I'm feeling lacklustre about it now that it's a bit sunnier here (it's a cold-weather dress). Same with the crazy pleated trousers. I still want to make them but they will wait.
That's a gorgeous shirt Alice. I don't wear dresses as often as I should ( they are the first thing I choose to make but I just don't wear them enough) I think a shirt would get so much more use.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, Lisa. And these shirts made in a fine lawn can really be worn even in really hot weather, they feel so light and airy.
DeleteThanks for your comment!
Really nice! I so love the print - and with all those colours it will work with so many things!
ReplyDeleteThank you Sherry. I thought the same!
DeleteLove the fabric and the buttons! I've been meaning to make a nice shirt for ages, this happy make is getting me rather motivated. *runs away to look through patterns*
ReplyDeleteThank you Perfect Nose! I was happy to picture you scuttling off like that. I hope you came up with something that pleased you...
DeleteThat looks comfortable and has a laid-back glamour at the same time...envious!
ReplyDeleteThank you Catherine. I do think this shirt is quite versatile. I love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the shirt. You've made me think some linen in blouse that was destined for a dress could become a blouse. That is the joy of sewing I suppose.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gail!
DeleteIf you make a blouse, just think of all the things you could wear it with...
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Wow, that shirt is amazing! I love the fabric you used and the buttons are fun. I am going to sew my first shirt, but for my boyfriend. I am a little bit apprehensive but I am sure it's going to be fun..
ReplyDeleteI'm about to sew up this shirt so I found your blog. Wonderful work! I also enjoy buttonholes and buttons, even bound buttonholes, more than zippers, for some reason!
ReplyDeleteHow did you get the cut of your buttonhole so nice and tidy?