But the fabric was a nice breathable cotton, perfect for Texas. This men's wardrobe staple is destined to become a woman's wardrobe staple - with just a few tweaks!
I started by cutting off the sleeves.
Next I put my shirt on inside out (I really need a dressform!) and pinned some long darts, straight up each side and curving at the bust toward the armhole. And as luck would have (yeah, okay I planned it that way), the little stain got caught up in the dart and disappeared as if by magic!
After sewing the front darts, I flipped the shirt over to take in the back too. I used the shoulder pleats as a starting point and just went straight down, taking in a bit more at the waist and tapering off completely as I approached the bottom hem.
Then I hemmed the raw edges around my armholes.
Unfortunately, when I tried it on, it became obvious this was not working out as planned.
Not to fret! I know how to fix this. I picked out my armhole hems and lay the shirt out with the back nice and flat. Then I cut out a chunk of fabric, probably about four inches, from the upper back, right where the back yoke ends.
Then I reattached the abbreviated yoke to the abbreviated back panel and tada! It's as if nothing happened!
Now the only dilemma is: do I wear it with or without a belt?
Or maybe tucked in with shorts and sneakers for a more casual look?
And check out those darts!
Very nice! The beauty of this garment is that it is so versatile you can wear it like all of the above. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lisa! I plan to wear it often and in many different incarnations!
ReplyDeleteVery clever way to adjust the armholes! I'll have to try it if this problem crops up. Oh, I like it with the belt...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Elle! It took some futzing around with to figure out what to do, but I like the way it ended up too!
DeleteYou always have the best refashion! I love that you turned it into a princess line shirt! It fits you so well!
ReplyDeleteThank you again, Heather! And congrats on the little birdie in your belly. I'm sure Henry will be an excellent and helpful big brother!
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