green shirt
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Look! Another post - and it’s even about sewing! I made a shirt yesterday and finished it off (buttons and button holes) today. I used New Look 6407. I want to make a work shirt (or two) using the 3/4 sleeve version of this pattern, with the shirt collar but to check the fit and pattern I made a more casual shirt using some green stash cotton.
It went together quite easily. It is a very bright spring green but luckily enough I love green! Maybe we will have a few more warm days to wear it before Autumn and Winter set in.
I have to say that I am looking a bit slim in this photo (and in real life too!) and I am very proud of myself. Those jeans were an op shop find - I didn’t even bother to try them on and when I got home I found that they fit perfectly! I have had a few compliments while wearing them. YAY me! I think I have a right to feel proud of myself and what’s wrong with saying it out loud? Or on my blog for that matter. All that hard work at the gym is paying off. I know I need to lose some more (I want a flatter tummy in particular) but I am very happy with the results so far.
This photo shows the embroidered flowers on the fabric. I used white thread to topstitch and added a subtle variety of buttons for a bit of fun and interest! It amuses me anyway, even if hardly anybody else notices as I’m wearing it.
Finishing up with some best friends - Emma and Elsie. Oh, and Happy Chocolate Day to you!
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gwensmom Said,
Sunday, March 23, 2008 @ 2:29 pm
Wow you really are looking slim! congrats on the weight loss- it’s not easy to do.
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Jess Said,
Sunday, March 23, 2008 @ 6:18 pm
This shirt looks fantastic. Well done! Great to see you back and sewing, and blogging! They are HUGE parts of your identity, not just at home mum! XOXOX
Becky Said,
Sunday, March 23, 2008 @ 8:53 pm
Hey, that’s the shirt I’m making now! Well, sort of. I’m using the same pattern, but making the short-sleeved version with the sleeve cutouts and ties. So far, I’m liking this pattern, so we’ll see how I feel when it’s on me. Yours looks really nice, and it does look very slimming on you too!
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Rachael Said,
Monday, March 24, 2008 @ 6:48 pm
Love the shirt! Well done on the weight loss too. It must feel great to make your dressmakers dummy smaller!!
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Faye Said,
Monday, March 24, 2008 @ 7:47 pm
Ohhhhhhh…I envy the weight loss. Well done, you are looking really great. Keep up the good work.
Kristy Said,
Monday, March 24, 2008 @ 8:58 pm
great fit on your shirt - it’s very flattering on you. I have this pattern in my stash but it hasn’t made my to do list yet, but after seeing yours I may give it a go afterall
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loopylulu Said,
Tuesday, March 25, 2008 @ 10:38 am
Your shirt looks great. I am jealous that you can whip together something so fast. Also, you look wonderful, even before you mentioned the weight loss I thought you looked great in the pictures. It sounds like you feel great too, which really is the most important thing, kudos!
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Mama K Said,
Saturday, April 5, 2008 @ 6:35 am
I like the shirt…green looks better on you than me tho!
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