This is one of those shirts that can look "over-designed' or very contrived if too many contrasting elements are used. So I'll play with scraps and see what happens. I hope to have this shirt finished within a few days.
9/24/2009
Almost a Denim Shirt
Hastily pinned to the form, and still "Under Construction"....but so far I'm satisfied with how this denim shirt is turning out.
It is being made for a favorite client of mine from a fine cotton denim fabric that has a remarkably smooth reverse side. The reverse side of the fabric is so nice that it was able to utilize it for the front button plackets, collar stand and pocket. I haven't cut the sleeve plackets or cuffs yet, and I haven't yet decided to use the face or reverse side of the fabric for them.
This is one of those shirts that can look "over-designed' or very contrived if too many contrasting elements are used. So I'll play with scraps and see what happens. I hope to have this shirt finished within a few days.
This is one of those shirts that can look "over-designed' or very contrived if too many contrasting elements are used. So I'll play with scraps and see what happens. I hope to have this shirt finished within a few days.
That's beautiful, Pam! You are a shirt-maker extraordinaire. :-)
ReplyDeletePam, I love the shirt so far. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished garment!!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking shirt so far.
ReplyDeleteThat will be a terrific shirt. Hope you are feeling well.
ReplyDeleteThat's good advice Pam, I also sleep on ideas because I find (for me) that when it comes to decorative elements my first idea is not usually my best one and I get better reults if I consider ideas before before I do them
ReplyDeleteI have come to learn that slow is good when sewing! Looking good.
ReplyDeleteI like the contrast like you have done it! Very cool!
ReplyDeleteWould explain how to add a contrasting band to a shirt that does not have one. How would you draft that on the pattern?
ReplyDeleteThank you
Marie