Thursday 13 September 2012

Let me tell you about...

 ...  my latest shirt....


I was in need of a quick little casual (insert 'big yawn') sleeveless shirt. So I turned, again, to McCall's 6436.
Now this shirt in itself isn't anything startling. But it does have the little added bonus of coming with B/C/D cup size pattern pieces...doesn't that just save a little drafting time???
Now I was only after a very casual top, so used the same fabric as I used last summer for one of my Sorbetto tops
A neat little blue/cream/white stripe that I found went with a multitude of bottoms. And to jazz it up a tad, because I am the first to admit it is a bit of a ho-hum pattern in itself, I added a little feature band down the front.
It really is just a play-for-fun with the stripes. Nothing fancy, but a little different. I also French Felled the side seams just to add some excitement to this top.
And a quick peek at the collar...and the back...
So, if you are still awake after reading about this plain-as shirt, head over to 
She is whipping up the same shirt, but with a very exclusive Versace slant to it...worth popping over to see how she is coming along....

15 comments:

  1. I love the band you did down the front. You are giving me ideas!!

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  2. Your shirt is wonderful...I always enjoy seeing what details you add to your work. I noticed the same pattern at P'thrifty's blog.

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  3. ha ha love your shirt no pressure for me now is there ---- now that's enough to motivate a girl to get her shirt done.

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  4. Love your shirt - not boring at all - very classy. Love the play with stripes. These sort of touches elevate sewing and gives great ideas to others.

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  5. Great blouse and lovely detail down the front.

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  6. Gorgeous sewing as usual :) I like the feature band down the front

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  7. I love seeing these classic pieces made up, especially with creative touches like you've incorporated here. This is a lovely blouse, versatile yet distinct, and I'm sure you will get a lot of wear out of it!

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  8. I adore the little details you add to make a plain shirt unique. That takes a real design eye to see the possibilities. Love the shirt.

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  9. The contrast stripe is a fabulous touch. I might need to steal that idea too!

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  10. This is a great classic piece, I love the contract stripe it adds a nice detail

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  11. I love stripes, its a nice top. Like the band detail on the front.

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  12. Love that front band detail. The overall look is very high-end, crisp, and classy.

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  13. Great shirt, and the extra band detail is brilliant. I think I have to try this shirt pattern myself.

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  14. Wow, that looks great--I can tell you're a pro with collars and collar stands!
    Thank you for all of your kind comments on my blog!

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  15. you are on a roll of great shirts. I really need some tips from you. Im thinking to make a shirt dress soon!

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