Sunday, May 10, 2009

McCalls 5138 - shirt View F

I have made another version of McCall's 5138. (First version here) This time I made view F which is the long sleeved version but with no added trim. I don't think I have made sleeves with cuffs before so this was new to me. I am fairly pleased with this shirt. So again not much chat but plenty of pictures (even ones with eyes shut...). My only issue was I was wondering if I should do a sway back adjustment but couldn't be bothered as from my understanding I would need to add a CB seam and I didn't want to, but I think the back looks okay.




The fabric is a cotton-elastane bought from Gardams in Toowoomba. I think it will be very comfortable to wear.

My next project is Vogue 8379. My biggest decision is which fabric in my stash should I use for this dress. I have cut out the tissue and my main fitting concern was to check the length of the bodice. The waist mark lands pretty much on my natural waist so I am going to leave the pattern as it is. I do have a vague concern that it may feel high on the waist, but not because it is short in the bodice, but because lately most things I wear do not land on the natural waist but below it. Anyway I will try one first before I start fiddling with the pattern.

Hope everyone else had a lovely Mother's Day and that your sewing is going well!

4 comments:

  1. Nice shirt! I don't see any swayback issues at all. It looks great and fits exceptionally well.

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  2. Lovely shirt. Here in Sydney (typing this with cold fingers), I've hit the jumpers!! Vogue 8379 looks great. Looking forward to seeing the finished dress - Cat1

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  3. Beautiful blouse. I think the fit is great. I know what you mean about the feel of a garment hitting you at the natural waistline rather than an inch or so below. I just made a dress that hits me there and it feels odd--but I'm hoping time will make that less of an issue. Good luck with the new dress!

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  4. Pretty and cool! Love the fabric!

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