I used Simplicity 2501. Its a very straight forward pattern. Very simple to use and I understood the instructions perfectly. A nice accomplishment for someone such as myself. I usually just make up my own... :S :P I love the stand up collar and ties.
The only thing I don't really like about the pattern is the fact that it has bust darts (not sure what the technical name for them is? :-/). I can never seem to get them to lay right. The fabric is a plaid-like homespun that's been laying around for years. It was actually very nice to work with and is very soft, un-like some other homespuns. Thankfully I was able to find 9 matching buttons in our button collection. lol I was surprised to see how many we'd used since I last dug threw them.
As you can see it still doesn't fit to greatly, but maybe someday she'll grow into it. ;)
The back also has 2 darts, but they actually turned out pretty nicely so the don't really show. :)
I love the sleeves. There like cute little puff ones, but only have 2 box pleats on top and 1 on the bottom instead of a bunch of gathers.
Thanks so much for visiting. I've been spending alot of time in the sewing room and I'll have some things to show you soon. So don't be a stranger. ;)
Love,
Brooke
5 comments:
Brooke, this is darling!! Love the fabric and the sleeves! :) It's good to see you back into blogging! I'll look forward to your coming posts about more projects you've been working on! :)
Hey Brooke!
Long time no post! I'm happier than a bird with a french fry! You posted! Very nice! I loved the shirt. The fabric looks very 50s... Yummy! Looking forward to seeing you post more... :)
~Cherise~
Tara, thanks so much for the lovely comment. :)
Cherise, *sigh* I know. I'm working on it. If I'd ever get pictures I might be able to actually post about something. And then comes the problem. That I well...haven't really done anything worthy of showing. :( But I'm hoping to change that soon. :) (Now that we got the garden tilled up and I'll prolly be spending all my time out there.) Never the less I love seeing you happy so more posting it is. ;)
Love,
Brooke
I just found your blog. What a great sister you must be. You have quite the talent with a needle!
I just found your blog and love it. What a neat sister you are and a great talent with the needle.
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