This is my first version of the up-dated draft of HotPatterns' Plain and Simple Princess Shirt.This pattern is a re-draft of one of HotPatterns' first styles. When comparing the original draft to this new one I was happy to discover that the changes were minor but ones that improved the fit, in my opinion. The most noticeable changes are a slightly lowered armscye, a slightly wider sleeve and the addition of a back neck facing. Subtle but effective changes that I think I will really appreciate when I make this style in lightweight fabrics...and I will be making this style again. It is one of those great patterns from which you can get a lot of "style mileage".
Sewing notes: Facing and Collar interfaced with PRO-WEFT FUSIBLE from ~Fashion Sewing Supply~.
Nice looking jacket Pam. Very subtle coloring and it looks comfortable.
ReplyDeleteI bought that pattern on your recommendation. Your shirt/jacket is beautiful. Thank you for showing it to us and evaluating the new pattern.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea, it looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteand very stylish!
Looks like a great shirt jacket. Also, I always enjoy your photographs - it looks like a catalog picture.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Like the heavier weight fabric.
ReplyDeleteLovely, you know I love all types of jackets.
ReplyDeleteNice looking shirt! I love your collars with this pattern. Did you line it?
ReplyDeletebecki....no I did not line it. I could have, maybe should have, but I just decided not to line this shirt...no real reason why I didn't ;)
ReplyDeleteVery interesting to see how this pattern can look in a very different type of fabric than one would normally think of for a shirt pattern: wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love this shirt /jacket and all of your Hot Patterns creations.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely, Pam! Not that I am surprised :) Nice to see you back on the blog, too.
ReplyDeleteKristi
Very pretty - what shirt do you have under it? Looks like a cowl - I am on a bit of an obsessive search for a really good cowl pattern.
ReplyDeleteVery impressive work. I love the neutral tone of tweed.
ReplyDeleteLovely - I immediately showed it to my husband as a "beautiful lightweight shirt jacket" - and he concurrred!
ReplyDeleteVery nice tweed shirt!
ReplyDeleteHelpful and interesting post! I have been wondering about the collar construction of this pattern. It's a bit tricky, and I wonder what this detail adds to the overall design. What are your thoughts?
ReplyDeleteSuch a great interpretation of the pattern!
ReplyDeleteI have a copy of the original pattern. Should I "upgrade" to the new one?
ReplyDeleteBrenda wondered about the draft of the collar.
ReplyDeleteOne of the reasons I *love* this pattern is that it is drafted with a true classic collar and lapel. This provides a collar and lapel "turn-back" that actually stays open. Rather than the simple 'convertible collar' that you usually see on blouse patterns, that tends to "creep closed" while wearing.
Anonymous asked if she should upgrade to the new pattern.
ReplyDeleteThat's up to you...I have both and like both :) The armhole is a little deeper and there is a little less sleeve cap ease on the new pattern. Subtle but nice refinements to the original.
Kathi asked about the top underneath this shirt. Yes Kathi, it is a cowl pattern of my own design that I drafted by hand.
ReplyDeleteOh my but that is beautiful and sending me running off to the HotPatterns site to purchase a pattern!
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ReplyDeleteThank you and keep up the brilliant work!
I have always wanted to mimic the designs of pinks. This shirt pattern is a great deal like those shirts they offer. thanks for sharing.
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