It turns out that sewing patterns don't have the catchy names that knitting patterns do. So instead of calling this shirt by its numeric name, I'm calling it my bird shirt.
Pattern: Simplicity 4122, view C
Time to Sew: May 12 - 17
Fabric: Alexander Henry, but I can't find the name of the print It's actually from the Joel Dewberry Aviary collection. Thanks, Ingrid!
This was my first non-dress pattern, and I found it pretty straightforward. There are gathers in the front and back of the pattern, which made it an easy fit for me. I've found store-bought woven shirts to restrict my movement, but this shirt fits me quite well.
I didn't include the lace written in the pattern, and the only other modification I made was to the sleeves. The sleeves as sewn were a bit flyaway, and not really to my taste. I just sewed a pleat into them, and they were perfect.
I'm really enjoying this sewing thing, and I've even got more FOs to show you soon! Also: I cut my hair! I think it made a dramatic difference, and I love it!
Pattern: Simplicity 4122, view C
Time to Sew: May 12 - 17
Fabric: Alexander Henry, but I can't find the name of the print It's actually from the Joel Dewberry Aviary collection. Thanks, Ingrid!
This was my first non-dress pattern, and I found it pretty straightforward. There are gathers in the front and back of the pattern, which made it an easy fit for me. I've found store-bought woven shirts to restrict my movement, but this shirt fits me quite well.
I didn't include the lace written in the pattern, and the only other modification I made was to the sleeves. The sleeves as sewn were a bit flyaway, and not really to my taste. I just sewed a pleat into them, and they were perfect.
I'm really enjoying this sewing thing, and I've even got more FOs to show you soon! Also: I cut my hair! I think it made a dramatic difference, and I love it!
Oh I do love your new look and great work on your shirt.
Posted by: Abigail | May 26, 2008 at 08:37 PM
Your new shirt is perfect! And I love your stylish new cut!
Posted by: Stacey | May 26, 2008 at 09:20 PM
Great shirt--it's very flattering.
Posted by: Emma | May 26, 2008 at 09:42 PM
shirt looks great and I love your hair!!!
Posted by: Kelly | May 27, 2008 at 05:45 AM
Great haircut! Love the shirt. I need to pull my sewing machine back and out and start making some summer clothes!
Posted by: Deborah | May 27, 2008 at 06:43 AM
The shirt (and you!) look great! I'm always impressed when someone sews their own clothing...the best I've managed so far are a couple of really basic skirts, when I was a teenager!
Posted by: whitney | May 27, 2008 at 08:26 AM
Very cute shirt; I love the fabric choice. And I love your new haircut, very cute.
Posted by: Mallory | May 27, 2008 at 08:44 AM
I love them both! Your hair looks great.....
Posted by: stacey | May 27, 2008 at 08:45 AM
I have shirt envy. I LOVE it!
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the print is by Joel Dewberry (one from the Aviary collection), not Alexander Henry.
Posted by: Ingrid | May 27, 2008 at 08:53 AM
Super cute! Both the shirt and the hair!
Posted by: Meg | May 27, 2008 at 01:02 PM
Very cute! I have been thinking about getting into sewing and all the things I have been seeing on peoples blogs are really amazing.
Posted by: Keatyn | May 27, 2008 at 04:21 PM
This shirt is fabulous and one that, I think, would work for me as well. I think I need to just bite the bullet and try and sew some clothes already. Your hair looks great, by the way.
Posted by: nova | May 27, 2008 at 04:44 PM
Cute shirt! And your haircut was the first thing I noticed! Very cute!
Posted by: tiennie | May 28, 2008 at 12:17 AM