Here's the finished shirt for Pearle. He picked out the buttons, and I made the buttonholes last night, pulled all thread ends to the back, tied them and hid the ends, applied Fray-Check, then allowed it to dry overnight, and sewed the buttons on today. I'm quite pleased with this shirt, and I will take it to the fair next week. You can see more photos here, including a close-up of the placket and cuff.
This is my test version of Marfy 1101, one of the free patterns included with the Fall 2006/07 Marfy catalog. I used a fabric I don't particularly care for, but it has no give in any direction, so it's nice to test things. I didn't use any interfacing, but this gives me a good idea of what I'll get with a different version. I think this would be nice in a chiffon actually, or probably any blouse fabric. I will make a couple of changes for the next version, including using smaller buttons. There are very small shoulder pads in this blouse, and I quite like
the fact that some padding in shoulders is making a comeback. I don't think I want to go clear to the huge proportions we left in the '80's, but a little is nice. There's a close-up of the cuff here.
You can see the pattern drawing below, and I did a very silly thing when I was tracing the pattern. It was quite late Sunday night, and for some reason, I traced a size 44 first. Of course, that's not the size I need, but if someone would like my tracing of it, let me know. First come, first served!
Size 44 translates to Bust 92cm/36.25", Waist 72cm/28.3", Hip 96cm/37.8".
Liana,
ReplyDeleteLove the top. The size of your tracing would be perfect for me. I would very much like it, if possible. If too late, I understand.
Thank you,
Patricia
Patricia, You're first, so it's yours. Are you on Stitcher's Guild? If so, send me a PM there with your address, etc. If not, we'll figure something out. Glad you can use it!
ReplyDeleteLiana,
ReplyDeleteI really love this length of blouse on you. The whole style is quite flattering but the length really caught my eye because it's a bit different than your usual. I think it gives you a visually longer torso and with those great long legs under, well, wow! :-)
Liana, shirtmaking my favourite subject!
ReplyDeleteOne question though: Does Fray-Check still checks fray after multiple washing or is it just for the first finishing?
Debbie, Thank you! I like this length too. I measured the back length, and it's 26", which I have made a note of, as I think I should use this length again, for other things even. :)
ReplyDeleteAnon., Fray Check is permanent as far as I know. If you want to get it out, you can soak it in alcohol for 30 minutes, but other than that, it stays in.