I purchased the Marilyn Jeans at the same time as the Patsy Shirt, which I sewed up in robin print Calico. I used stretch denim as this is my 'muslin', usually I would do a full calf adjustment. I left off the pocket topstitching to save time and the stitching isn't particularly visible in the pale blue. There's a long leg option, or Capri, or Capri with cuffs, I sewed Capri. I used brass studs and a brass jeans button with little stars on. The hidden side pocket is clever and retro, it was a good way of using up oddly coloured zips that don't match my fabrics! Changes: Added interfacing to the top of the back pockets (the front pockets are interfaced in the instructions). I sewed the hems at 3cm pressed up, instead of 1.5cm turned twice. I added bias binding to the inside pocket edge as 1.5cm felt too narrow for me. Instead of sewing the denim and pocket lining pocket pieces together, I drafted a new pocket lining piece then zigzagged the denim on top of it to join it at the raw edge. I used pastel sprinkles print fat quarters for the facings.
Saturday, 26 August 2023
Thursday, 17 August 2023
2nd Rainbow Nosara Shirt
Itch to Stitch Nosara Shirt in rainbow stripe Lady McElroy cotton lawn I purchased a couple of years ago. I used some of the pastel shade Pigeon Wishes buttons that Mr W gave me for my birthday, they blend well with the cream background and multicolour. This time I sewed the size up (in-between sizes). I pattern matched the pocket and sewed the back yoke with the same direction as I'm not a fan of competing lines. The sides are also print matched.
- Options for cup sizes, sizes 00 to 40.
- Standard collar with collar stand
- Integrated dolman sleeves
- Front buttoned
- Back yoke with back pleats
- High-low shirttail hem
- Designed for non-stretch, lightweight woven fabric.
Friday, 21 July 2023
Nosara Shirt
July's new pattern, Itch to Stitch Nosara Shirt. New pattern on sale 20% off! I decided to make a jazzy summer shirt in bubble print Minerva sateen (lawn) gifted for review, with Pigeon Wishes 'April Showers' lime-blue-cream rainbow buttons. The suggested buttons are 12.5mm, I used 15mm, the buttons are slightly clear so they don't stand out too much, they look like party bubbles, similar to the print. This is a tropical shirt but not a noelty print, I find the geometric styles less overwhelming than other prints. I've been sewing Itch to Stitch patterns for 8 years and it was nice to see a new shirt pattern, this time with a complete collar stand collar and short sleeve for summer. Before I was choosing Mila Shirt or Montana Shirt as my go-to collar shirt patterns then cutting a short sleeve. I would like a collar stand with light interfacing, as you can see both sides when worn, then I hand-stitch the inside collar down, before topstitching. The skirt is also Minerva gifted for review Cotton Canvas.
- Options for cup sizes, sizes 00 to 40.
- Standard collar with collar stand
- Integrated dolman sleeves
- Front buttoned
- Back yoke with back pleats
- High-low shirttail hem
- Designed for non-stretch, lightweight woven fabric.