When I scanned my available fabrics I found this 2 yard piece of batik and thought..."Can I get a long sleeved, long shirt out of two yards of fabric?" I laid out the pattern pieces and wound up with shortened sleeves, which I felt were not right for this shirt. But I cut away and soon saw I had leftover fabric which could be added to the sleeve for the right length. Genius! Ha! I was also able to squeak in the side seam pockets again and bingo, I was in business. Having just made one of these, I was hip to the quick assembly and had it done in time to take the dogs for their afternoon walk in it.
Melody I love to see your process. I am a quilter but as so many of us started sewing clothes when I was about 11 (that would be 50 years ago!) I'd like to ask you about the dress form you bought and if you have any advice. I've never had one and I'd love to start sewing for myself again. That's it. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteNice....... and all the poetry was fun as well!
ReplyDeleteAnother beauty!
ReplyDeleteI love the back pleat in this rendition...must try it out in my next. Love what you have doing!
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying the fashion show....and the glimpse of your gorgeous garden. Julie
ReplyDeleteWowser, how are you ever going to decide which beautiful thing to put on when you get dressed for the day?!
ReplyDeletelove the "zing" colour:) and the elongated sleeves... is there a base pattern that I could buy to modify?
ReplyDelete