There’s not much going on around here this week. I’m in the slo-o-ow countdown to a four day weekend. Yipee! I’m hopeful that there will be a little time for sewing, shopping and visits with BigDaddy and MeMum. (We certainly know there won’t be any grilling happening around here. The new grill is on order, but sadly won’t arrive until after Labor Day.)
Before we left on our roadtrip, I managed to get the third of my three shirts sewn. The pattern is Simplicity 3786, view D, sort of. I altered the sleeves. The original sleeves were straight to the elbows, then there was a seam around the elbow and gathered poofy sleeves fell to the wrists — sort of gypsy style. I didn’t like the seam at the elbows, so I eliminated it, and just widened that straight sleeve to the wrists, which you can’t really see in these pictures. The wrist cuff looks like a little 1/2 inch quilt binding.
I really like the way this shirt fits, so I’ll probably make it again. The styles now crack me up — they’re the same styles that we wore as teenagers. I don’t care though — they’re lots more comfortable than the fitted shirts we’ve had the last several years.
Now I’ll go and try to plan a little for a sewing project this weekend. There are so many choices, it’s hard to know what to do. While it seems a little overwhelming at times, I think its a very lucky problem to have and I feel very blessed. I’m also feeling very lucky to live in internet times that allow me to be so inspired by all of you!
XOXO,
Anna
Love the shirt. I hate sewing clothes. I wish I didn’t but I do. Give me a purse to sew and I’m there but clothes. YUCK!! I have my mom sew them.
I did buy a top pattern this summer and it’s still sitting in my sewing room.
I love that we’ve been brought back into style. A couple of old magazines I’ve seen look right up[to date. I must say I like that “looser’ fit now that I’m not 18.
Your shirt looks gorgeous – so do the lillies!
Beautiful shirt! I love the fabric.
Lovely top, Anna! And the fabric you chose is gorgeous. Which reminds me, I’m really hankering to sew some clothes for me. Soon!
Love the shirt. It inspires me to get back to my pattern box and see if there is anything like that in there. THat used to be called a Nehru collar back in the day. What goes around comes around!
Cute top Anna – I’m with you, loving the shirts being more comfortable now then the tuck in stuff and it’s like junior high revisted all over again (thank goodness those were happy times). Beside I can hide alot of damage that way, LOL.
The fabric is lovely!!! The shirt is just wonderful, looks pretty and comfortable too!!!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. The star desing on the little bag is part of an Anita Gooddesign’s Collection called Tween Cuties.
Your blouse/shirt looks lovely. You’ll have to hang around flowers when you wear it as it looks so extra pretty surrounded by them. You could wear a lei!!! hee, hee
Joni
It turned out very pretty!
That shirt is lovely and the fabric suits it so well. We need to see a photo of you modelling it.
Kim x
Oh my goodness, Anna! It’s gorgeous. You have such talent at the sewing machine!
I’m with you on getting away from those fitted shirts for now…
XO
What a pretty shirt! I love the fabric. It looks really comfortable too. Yes-bring on the shirts that don’t show off every bump and bulge!!
I seriously LOVE that shirt! The colour is just me! And also loved the pics with the gorgeous Tiger Lillies.
I gave you the wrong spelling for the Machine Ebroidrey Designer. It is Anita Goodesign. Try this web sight for a peek
http://www.anita-goodesign.com/contactus.asp
The design quality is great, and not always as many thread changes as Amazing Designs, which makes things go so much faster (but they still look fabulous!!!)
I love the shirt, and the color of that fabric is so pretty.
I like the styles that we are seeing again too. A little more comfortable, and for most people, a little more flattering too.
that shirt is beautiful. you did a nice job on it.
I love the fabric and the color.
Your garment construction skills are fantastic! Love the shirt and the detail on the front.
what beautiful lilies and i second the comment on being grateful for the come back of comfy shirts. who says a girl can’t look nice and feel comfortable at the same time!
glad i stumbled in… i’ll be back :)
Am just catching up with blogs and finding the same problem as you: some people aren’t busy enough and write a lot of good posts that take a lot of time to read. So thoughtless.
Nice lilies! And nice son! My sweet boy is almost his twin: he was 23 on the 29th. Happy birthday to both.
Your shirt is beautiful. Oh how I wish I could sew…
Heather
Your shirt that you’ve made is fantastic , love it !
love that shirt and the fabric! Makes me want to get my sewing machine out!