It seems like the busier I am at work the more I want to sew. It's SEW relaxing! Do you see what I did there? Giggle. Anyway, this week was ferociously busy getting ready for an event today (CARE Fair for those who know what it is), and of course yesterday I decided I wanted a new shirt to wear. So I bought the fabric, washed it, ironed it, traced the pattern, cut the pieces and sewed the shirt together all last night.
Last summer I drafted a shirt based on one I own. It turned out pretty well, but parts of it bugged me. Corinnea had bought a pattern which was almost exactly what I had drafted and it came out perfect! After seeing several versions of it throughout blog-land I broke down and bought the pattern. I didn't like having a tie in the back (it bugs me when I'm driving) so I drafted it to sew in the "belt" around the back. I also split the back to have a different fabric on top. That wasn't part of the original pattern.
The pattern I used is Simplicity 7188 in Germany (which is the version I used) and Simplicity 3750 in America. The bird fabric is from Aviary 2 from Joel Dewberry.
8 comments:
I bought this pattern too! This is adorable Kelly. I love the sleeves!!! It's very cute and flattering on you. Thank you for inspiring me! Now I need to make it. Did you need to alter the size any? Give me all the details:)
Thanks Jennifer! I did not do any alterations. I have the German pattern so the sizing is different. In order to make a 14 I have to make a EUR 44, which on their pattern is a size 18!
This is really cute on you Kelly. I love the fabric choice, and I agree with you, ties on the back are not comfy when you sit or drive. Well done!
Soo cute! Well done, I love those fabrics together and I remember you telling me a long time ago you wanted more yellow/gray combinations! Well done! maybe i'll get back into sewing at some point too! :)
Love this! The prints look really nice together. And the colors are just fun.
Very flattering! Love it!
Love you!
Mom
Oh dear you have Aviary 2.... I LOVE that bird fabric. Trying to think of a good reason not to order it, you are not helping. Love the top on you, love it without the ties!
Cuuuuute! You look great! Love that fabric ;)
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