OK, you've seen this story before. I use this pattern for all my 'everyday shirts'. Yup, it's a pajama pattern, McCalls 5992, but I like it because it is so straightforward and I can adjust it to my needs. This white shirt is the test garment for size. I made it in a large and ...meh. It's just OK. No biggie, it works, just not thrilled with it.
So I made it again in medium, much shorter, collarless and curved hem. I only had two yards of fabric so the sleeves had to be pieced. Not happy with those sleeves and I may make them slimmer and/or add a gathered band at the bottom. No pockets on this top, because of the curved hem. But I do have a necklace that is exactly the same pink and green of this Kaffe Fassett print.
I looked it up, I've had this fabric for 8 years! It has taken me this long to use this because I didn't have anything to wear it with. Until now. I ordered a bunch of Waverly cotton in 2 yard lengths from Walmart. I really like the weight of this cotton, which works for pants, shirts or as a dress.
Sixteen of these pieces, in oodles of colors. If the color doesn't work, I can return it to my local store. As if.
The issue is size. My size.
My Michelin Man body means I have to find a style that flatters and that is quite a challenge. Good thing I can sew. A pair of pants or blouse made from this fabric cost $6.27. I'll keep trying until I find the pattern that I love.
My Michelin Man body means I have to find a style that flatters and that is quite a challenge. Good thing I can sew. A pair of pants or blouse made from this fabric cost $6.27. I'll keep trying until I find the pattern that I love.
I really like both shirts. The white one is gorgeous and I love the detail. I use the Tropical Research Minimalist shirt, Etsy. It is so straight forward. I made it in every size because I think of myself as the Michelin Man! This pattern has large front pockets. I have had success with the fit by not having the pockets and reshaping the side seams just a little or putting in small front and back darts and taking out the back yoke tuck. Just that little bit of feminine shaping altered the whole 'big mama' look!
ReplyDeleteHahaha~ I love a perfect pattern that just take a few tweaks, like everything about getting the shape right.
ReplyDeleteOoooo, I LOVE that second blouse. Those are my colors. Jewel tones. And I do as you do. I use solids for pants so I can mix and match. I don't need that many as I find all I need is a turquoise, royal blue, navy blue and purple, plus a red. That will cover all of the tops I have as they will have one or more of those colors. I have a mint green too and I think a pink but there aren't so many tops that go with them. But no more "single use" outfits. Everything has to mix and match.
ReplyDeleteI don't wear a lot of white because I am a stain magnet and will inevitably drip something or brush against something and that white blouse will be forever ruined because I don't do laundry well either.
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ReplyDeleteSo I made it again in medium, much shorter, collarless and curved hem. I only had two yards of fabric so the sleeves had to be pieced. Not happy with those sleeves and I may make them slimmer and/or add a gathered band at the bottom. No pockets on this top, because of the curved hem. But I do have a necklace that is exactly the same pink and green of this Kaffe Fassett print.
I looked it up, I've had this fabric for 8 years! It has taken me this long to use this because I didn't have anything to wear it with. Until now. I ordered a bunch of Waverly cotton in 2 yard lengths from Walmart. I really like the weight of this cotton, which works for pants, shirts or as a dress.