I was going to make a huge whiney post about how much I hated working with this limp fabric and how I really screwed up the sleeve cuffs and how the placket is crooked and and how I got way too aggressive when trimming my collar stand seams, but if the perfectionist in me ultimately deems it wearable, then it’s a-ok. I just need to make sure my sleeves are always rolled up!
Pattern: Grainline
Studio’s Archer, popover variation!
Fabric: Some uber
limp linen chambray.
Cost/Time: $19.00 / 4
nights.
Alterations:
Popoverrrrr! This all started
when I really wanted this shirt
from J.Crew, but smacked myself and told myself to make it instead. Don’t think my fabric had enough body, but am
already planning another version in a cotton-linen blend that’s a tad heavier,
albeit less drapey…
I used a combination of this tutorial and a Japanese shirt dress pattern to create the center placket, but miscalculated a couple of things and had to clip out a little square to patch the inside. Kind of gnarly, but it works!
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| Yay, first shirt! |
I like this, it looks so elegantly casual. Good job!
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DeleteHi! I found you through Kollabora, loving your style so far. :) This top is sooo well done! I love the Archer pattern and have been itiching to do this variation as well (so many good ones at j.crew!).
ReplyDeleteThanks Emily! You should definitely give it a try. :) I, too, have been bit by the Grainline bug and really want to make another version.
DeleteI really love this! I found you through Kollabora as well-- this is so stylish and cool! Great job, dude!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ginger!
DeleteIt's seriously perfect. I would live in one all fall/winter/spring.
ReplyDeleteThanks!--I feel like it's filled a hole in my closet and now want to make a bajillion more. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this! I may have to attempt a popover of my own! I've got a regular Archer to finish first, though...
ReplyDeleteLove it, my fave so far. Sassy Sewing Bees https://facebook.com/sassysewingbees ❀
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