Monday, May 14, 2018

pink butterfly shirt


I finished this shirt a while ago, took pictures ages ago, and then never posted it. not really sure why that is. I guess I just forgot.
its made from a new look pattern #6045, and was relatively easy to make.
I made my normal changes of adding to the bodice length. and also I made it short sleeve for two reasons, one fabric restraints, and two I prefer a short sleeve to a long or sleeveless. I just made view B, and left off the bottom part of the sleeves. then added a little slit, which I finished with a bias cut ribbon to tie.

I didn’t like how low it was though, so I tried to make the neck line not plunge quite so much. the pattern picture doesn’t look that low, but it is, and I remembered this from when my sister made this pattern. unfortunately bringing up the neck line caused the shirt to be a bit restrictive across the shoulders. apparently there was a reason it was cut that way.

and then I realized why do I even care how low it is, I have to wear a cami under it anyway because I didn’t line the bottom half of the shirt and the fabric is sheer. which has led me to think about trying to redo the neck line back to the original cut.
which is probably why I haven’t posted this yet. I was going to try to improve upon it. however I am finding the idea of tearing it apart and remaking it a bit daunting at the moment. so this may be one that I just am not exactly comfortable wearing, but yeah I have been wearing it anyway and will probably continue to do so. I don't think it looks bad, its just a comfort thing.

1 comment:

  1. I think I think I hear you saying you would be happier changing the neckline. I love the fabric!

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