As my first garment post-quilt, this was a really enjoyable project: Vogue 1387, a Rebecca Taylor design.
Previously used for a gift for my mom (View A, blogged about here), I decided a long sleeve version for myself would be great for the season and work.
I LOVE THIS SHIRT.
The pattern is drafted beautifully. The front yokes and bias bands above the pleats are not altered to fit my shape - they just naturally fit.
Some Changes
- Graded to a size 6/8 around the waist for more shape
- Used a reverse pleat instead of gathers at the back yoke (next time I'll do gathers)
- Graded to a size 6 from the armscye to the wrist
- Overall, used size 10 in width, but size 12 in length
- Made my usual long torso adjustment, adding about an inch between the bust and waistline
- Used buttons rather than snaps because I LOVE BUTTONS
All seams are French seams, and the armscye allowances are whipstitched to the facings where possible, which will keep everything in place.
In addition to the fitting changes, I also constructed this shirt the way I like to make shirts for my husband - by attaching the sleeve at the armscye before sewing the underarm seam. Then, I sew the underarm and side seam together in one go.
The fabric is somewhat embarrassingly sourced at my local Walmart. As usual, I was there looking for something else but got distracted by the fabric section and found this mystery crepe for $2/yard. For my next shirt I'll source from a local store. This has become my process when trying a new pattern: cheaper wearable muslin and then locally sourced finer fabric.
An off-topic but happy accomplishment is a new ceiling light for our hallway. I installed it all by myself! It's a cool Tiffany design, and is a good transition piece from our bold living room (can you see that bright orange in the photos?!) to our neutral, tan hallway.
Previously used for a gift for my mom (View A, blogged about here), I decided a long sleeve version for myself would be great for the season and work.
I LOVE THIS SHIRT.
The pattern is drafted beautifully. The front yokes and bias bands above the pleats are not altered to fit my shape - they just naturally fit.
Some Changes
- Graded to a size 6/8 around the waist for more shape
- Used a reverse pleat instead of gathers at the back yoke (next time I'll do gathers)
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| Welcome to our living room! |
- Overall, used size 10 in width, but size 12 in length
- Made my usual long torso adjustment, adding about an inch between the bust and waistline
- Used buttons rather than snaps because I LOVE BUTTONS
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| an inside view |
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| one long French seam from wrist to hip |
The fabric is somewhat embarrassingly sourced at my local Walmart. As usual, I was there looking for something else but got distracted by the fabric section and found this mystery crepe for $2/yard. For my next shirt I'll source from a local store. This has become my process when trying a new pattern: cheaper wearable muslin and then locally sourced finer fabric.
An off-topic but happy accomplishment is a new ceiling light for our hallway. I installed it all by myself! It's a cool Tiffany design, and is a good transition piece from our bold living room (can you see that bright orange in the photos?!) to our neutral, tan hallway.
