So I finished my second peasant shirt yesterday and even wore it out to dinner paired with skinny jeans and some read wedges and loved it. I am thrilled at how this linen looks with this pattern. I feel like it makes it look more expensive. I made some alterations on this one. I took in about 2 inches on the sides - starting at about 1 1/2 in on the bottom to 2 in at the waist and then gradated it to 0 in at the top. I took the majority of the excess out of the front piece and left the back piece mostly the same. I also substituted pleats for all gathers and instead of doing elastic on the arms I added an inverted pleat.
The only thing I don't like is that it seems larger than the last top around the neckline. I think the fabric stretched while sewing it a bit.
I feel like I have this pattern down now. I think I want to make one more, which I know seems crazy, but I feel like I can make the next one perfect and it's such a wonderful summer shirt. I am going to go see if I can find a deal at Joanne's today.
oooh, the pleats on this are darling...you're right, the linen and the alterations to the pattern make it look much more expensive. I love it!
ReplyDeletewow, wow, wow! Love the pleats. love the fabric. Looks adorable on.
ReplyDeleteit looks great and i love the pleated sleeves instead of the elastic. i think i need one of those garment dummies - it difficult to get things pinned correctly or alter them on the ground as you cant see how it will hang. you're amazing as ever!
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ReplyDeleteThat one looks fabulous!
The inverted pleat on teh sleeve made it super-chic!
thanks for all the comments guys! i can't wait to see what you guys are doing. yes meghan - i love having a dress form. i found mine at a thrift store for 8 bucks. a lucky find indeed. you can make one of your own body out of duct tape. maybe i will post a link the a great tutorial i found.
ReplyDeletelove the linen, wish I could wear skinny jeans. Maybe I'll make this one after all. We'll see how this weekend goes.
ReplyDeleteanyone can wear skinny jeans. i think they are suprisingly very flattering on most people. try it, you might like it.
ReplyDeleteWow, Kelli! This looks awesome! I looked at your post earlier and just keep thinking about how cool your shirt turned out. I made mine...it was interesting...not sure if I am going to wear it much, but we'll see. I am going to try it again.
ReplyDeleteAnd did you raise the neckline at all?
i didn't raise the neckline at all, but i should have. it's fine if its sitting just right, but as i move around it gets a little low and off kilter. i wore a tank underneith it last night which helped.
ReplyDeletethat is adorable! fabric and cut. love it.. wish i could have one.
ReplyDeleteThis is totally inspiring! I wanted to let you know I linked to this on my blog. I was posting about working with this pattern and mentioned all the wonderful variations you have made. :)
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I adore your shirt! Just fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYour shirt is so cute, and is what made me go and buy the pattern. I am so excited to find this blog and the advice and tips from fellow sewers.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful shirt!! Was just directed to your blog and am excited about browsing around...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! If you make that into an official pattern I will buy it from you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love it when I see a photo that inspires me to get sewing again. I'm adding you to my feed reader. I found my way over here from the MADE blog.
ReplyDeleteJust saw a lovely blouse on Anthropologie.com and thought of your two linen blouses. It is the "Caden Blouse" with the bow.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! The fabric you chose is lovely. If you ever make this into a pattern I would love to make one.
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ReplyDeleteThis turned out amazing!... I am going to make one as well. Thanks for sharing your directions on how you made it.
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