OK, I promise...
This is my last version of the Brensan Sew Simple Shirt...for a while.
On this shirt I added cuffs to the sleeves, and instead of sewing the vertical darts, I made "Release Tucks". Making release tucks is very easy to do...even on a shirt or blouse that does not have marked darts. And it can be done after the shirt is completely finished!
Just try the shirt on...inside out. Now pinch out about a 1/2-3/4 inch "tuck" near the waist area on each shirt front, and pin it vertically. Turn the shirt right side out and try it on, making adjustments if necessary. Next, from the wrong side stitch each tuck, with a simple straight line of stitching that is about 2-4 inches long.
Here's a quick photo of the shirt from the wrong side, showing one tuck sewn and pressed towards the center front.
SEWING NOTES: Collar, Cuffs, and Front Facing
interfaced with PRO-SHEER ELEGANCE Fusible Interfacing from ~Fashion Sewing Supply~, Italian Cotton Shirting Fabric from my stash, Buttons from ~Fashion Sewing Supply~.
Ooooooo, I really love this version!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shirt. I love the strips and contrasting collar and cuffs. I must buy this pattern. Looks like a good one!
ReplyDeleteThat shirt is so crisp and fresh - lovely!
ReplyDeleteAs usual, your work is simply divine. I am hoping so much to get a blouse done for myself by this weekend. If only I could find more time.
ReplyDeleteLovely, those release tucks are very feminine!
ReplyDeletePeggy and I feel unduly pressured by your wonderful results. I guess I DO need another pattern.....
ReplyDeleteI'm right behind Karla!!! I'm placing my order tonight!!! Love all your versions of this great shirt.
ReplyDeletePeggy and Karla...
ReplyDeleteThis pattern is such a wonderful "blank slate".
With your talents you'll be able to add so many of your own design details!
Great idea for the release tucks --- the shirt looks great!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! And I love the release tucks (must remember these for the future, and must purchase the pattern before everyone else buys it and it sells out). I'm sure you're going to get lots of compliments when you wear this shirt!
ReplyDelete"Beautiful". I love everything about this shirt.The tucks are a wonderful detail.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you buy the fabric from?
Ann, judging from the "age" of this piece....this fabric was most likely bought from Philips-Boyne
ReplyDeleteJust discovered your blog, it is fab! Love the shirts, I am very new to sewing but will be trying my hand at making some clothes so glad I found you!
ReplyDeleteHi Pam,
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Nice work, Thanks
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