I have a ton of stuff going on but I won't whine about it. I HAVE been sewing! LOL! I actually have 3 things completed and 1 more in progress. I'll start the Birkin flares after the vest is completed. Then the white skirt and white jacket hopefully by mid-March. I'm saving the tees - easiest items - for last.
So again, no real modeled photos. Sorry. There'll be tons of pics though when everything is finished.
I've made this pattern a few times. When I made the last one, in chambray, I finished it and HATED it. I ended up chopping the sleeves to around elbow length and that made it wearable. Well, same thing happened this time. I finally had a lightbulb moment and went back to the pattern. Turns out I royally screwed up on the full bicep adjustment after making it the first time and there's tons of extra, unneeded fabric through the center of the sleeve. Huzzah! I can fix it for next time.
I did a good job on the collar!
This was my first time sewing seersucker and it was fine. I didn't lose the 'crinkles' anywhere even with pressing.
How I ended up finishing the sleeves.
ALMOST perfect on matching the yoke to the back pattern piece!
My shirt was going to have pockets. I made the first one and sewed it on. It was crooked - well it was straight on the flat pattern but crooked on my body. I removed it and reattached it. Too low. I removed it and reattached it. Too far from the center front. I removed it and gave it MAJOR side-eye and decided there was no way in {a warm, fiery place} would I reattach that pocket again.
I really like the finished shirt! It screams spring/summer! I think it's going to be an awesome wardrobe piece as it looks great with SO many of my existing bottoms. And yes, I fitted it very closely on purpose.
WIP:
Simplicity 1499 vest in olive
Vest front and back are ready for topstitching. I added princess seams to the back and will be topstitching ALL THE THINGS on this! :)
Until later!!!!
24 comments:
I'm always glad to see you back, and even happier to know you have been sewing!! I think the shirt looks great! The vest is going to look so good with all the topstitching, too. Keep up the good work!
Great looking shirt.
I love the skirt! The shirt is lovely too.
Is this the Ralph Lauren seersucker from FM? I just got the red/white check and wondered about how it would sew. I've not sewn seersucker either.
Love, love the shirt and the skirt.. You did a wonderful job on that collar..looks perfect.. Love what you did with the sleeves. Happy sewing.. and best wishes.
looks great and I am loving that shirt!
Thanks Vanessa!!!
Thanks Faye!
Thank you!! The skirt is a Lekala pattern I've done up a couple times. :)
It IS from FM but I'm not sure if it was the RL. I bought it a little while back.
It handled pretty well. It has that spongey-ness that can make areas feel bulky that shouldn't be, know what I mean?? Also, the collar/collarstand have to be handled with extra care not to stretch/distort them.
Thanks so much Judy!
Thanks Dorothy!!
Love your shirt! What a perfect job matching the lines.
Oh Ms Nakisha, what a great top! I love the color and your styling! This is definitely a great one!
I love that Lekala skirt - must check it out. Good idea to start with the complex garments first, get them out of the way. And the shirt is gorgeous - and got to love seersucker, wash and wear, no ironing.
Okay, thank you. That's helpful to know. I am 1/2 on the Burda Mag-a-month challenge after failing fantastically AGAIN on a stupid shirt pattern. Waaah.
Your shirt looks great and I think I'll try 7136 next.
Oh and I have no idea what's up with the time-stamp on these messages. It is definitely not 4am!
Thank you!!
Thank you Myra!!
Thank you Sarah Liz! Ooh, I didn't know seersucker didn't need ironing - yay!
What a great blouse. You will most definitely get a lot of wear out of it and yes that collar is BEAUTIFUL!
You look amazing in this skirt and blouse. I have outfit envy!! Your collar is sewn perfectly. Do you have any tips or do you think it's just doing them over and over again? I'm still trying ....
Thanks Mary! I replied on PR to your comment!
I really like this outfit and can't wait for warm weather!
Thank you Tomasa!!
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