By now, you might think this has turned into a blog about sewing shirts. I assure you, it hasn’t. But I have a few more things to show you before I’ve totally burned myself out. :)
This tunic is a combination of Simplicity 4589, McCall’s 5388, and my own modifications. I liked the length and width of the McCall’s pattern (which I used for this top). But I wanted a sleeveless top with a yoke (like the dress that inspired it all). I made the yoke much wider than the pattern called for, but I kept the neckline wide enough to slip over my head. I also topstitched everything.
I’m in love with this fabric. It’s cotton. It’s comfortable. It’s got some weight to it. It has texture. It’s bold but not too bold. Also: I paid about $7 for all of it and can probably make Emily a dress or a shirt out of what’s left.
Now I need to sew up some leggings. Got any ideas?
March 23rd, 2009 at 8:06 am
this is so lovely! It is right up my alley. I’ve been searching for tops that hide the post baby belly that leaves me weeping whenever I have to get dressed. I may be utilizing this idea for my own wardrobe. Congrats on a wonderful piece.
March 23rd, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Another homerun, hon.
March 23rd, 2009 at 4:25 pm
This is so cute! I very much LOVE all your wardrobe revamping. This one may be my favorite because of the neck.
Hey, are you guys well? I just haven’t seen you in forever. Of course, last Sunday was our first day back as a whole, healthy family in about a month.
March 23rd, 2009 at 4:37 pm
How awesome is my wife? :)
March 23rd, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Okay, that is toooooo adorable. And you did good job working with the print (you know, making your lines go in the proper directions :) )
March 23rd, 2009 at 10:54 pm
Lovely! That fabric really is awesome. I enjoy combining and altering patterns too. And I almost always top stitch!
March 23rd, 2009 at 11:19 pm
I love all of your wardrobe revamping ideas! They are just great. I love your blog and will definitely be back. Have a great day!
March 24th, 2009 at 9:12 am
I LOVE this! thank you for sharing the patterns…I cannot find anything in the stores i like for the spring and was planning to make a bunch of tunics and shifts…this has gotten me thinking….
March 24th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Another great wardrobe revamping idea, thank you for sharing - I will have to remember to come back to your archives next spring (in Australia).
March 25th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
Love all your wardrobe revamps! Nice work!
March 31st, 2009 at 3:07 pm
I love this! I have only tried sewing clothes a couple of times, with mixed results. I’ll have to go back and look at all your projects to inspire me.
April 14th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
Even if this were a blog solely about sewing shirts, I would still read it, because you make adorable shirts!! I love every one of them, and I think I would totally buy them if they were in a store. This one is perfect. And I love the blue floral one with pintucks a few posts ahead of this one. I really have to get sewing; I’m so inspired. I have trouble getting good fabric, though. We have zero fabric stores in our area, and it is so hard to buy online.
April 21st, 2009 at 8:58 pm
I so enjoyed your Spring Wardrobe Revamp! You’re so creative. As for myself, I’ll just be glad to not be wearing maternity clothes anymore…