Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Zara's Choice

Finally!
It is Zara's turn again.
(Zara and Elsa jumped quite a few turns at the end of last year and they have been waiting patiently for their 'go' on the rota).
Zara wanted a nice smart shirt and, quite by chance, chose a shirt pattern that I had sewed many many times for my self when she was a baby.
I remember the shoulders were a little wide for my liking, I think I may have added a shoulder pad? (It was the late 90's)
After fitting the side seams ( and tapering the waist quite a bit) it was looking the same on her.
I trimmed the shoulders, front 
and back.
I also pinched an inch from the width of the sleeve.
Zara picked some ombre woven cotton gingham from the stash.
MoP buttons, of course.
A double narrow hem looks neat when the shirt is left undone.
 We flipped the yoke and cut it on the bias.
Just a little bit Country.
Just a little bit snappy.
Perfect for work experience.
Miss Keller had a placement in a primary school.
We added some ease over her hips but may add a little more next time.
She loves it!
I totally love her!
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12 comments:

  1. Lightning McStitchJune 30, 2015 at 4:32 AM

    Fabulous fit. She looks very much a young woman these days!

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    1. motherof5June 30, 2015 at 5:58 PM

      Nearly 16 Shelley, I can't believe it.
      Sewing for the older girls is a challenge but it is nice they want me to. They went shopping last hol's and purchased a lot of cheap and cheerful tee's and dresses, many of which have already 'died'.
      I guess Mum's sewing is cheaper (free, if they can find stash fabric) and launders a bit better.
      Thank you!
      xx N

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  2. KarenJune 30, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    Super! Your girls have such great taste! I love the light blue gingham and the fitted style on Zara. You did a great job making this one! She is a beautiful young lady.

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    1. motherof5June 30, 2015 at 6:01 PM

      Thank you Karen. It was so funny that she chose a pattern I made for me when she was a baby.
      And I have a lot of shirt patterns ;)

      Zara is growing up to be a lovely young woman, I am very proud of her.
      xx N

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  3. Kristin at SunnySewing.comJune 30, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    She looks great in blue. Such a fun but smart shirt :D

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    1. motherof5June 30, 2015 at 6:03 PM

      Thank you Kristin, I like sewing shirts.
      xx N

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  4. colesworthJune 30, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    I'm just finishing up a checked long sleeve shirt! And I need to pull the sleeves off my previous dotty one that has too wide shoulders. Did you need to change the sleeve head on this one? Glad she likes it and hope her teaching went well ;o)

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  5. motherof5June 30, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    I pinched an inch out of the width of the sleeve and then knocked off the resulting point at the sleeve cap. I did check the sleeves fit after setting in the sleeve but it seemed fine. I would suggest sewing the side seams and basting in the sleeve.

    She loved her teaching placement, thank you!
    xx N

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  6. KatyJune 30, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    This is absolutely perfect on her! Well done mum!
    I love that shade of blue too.
    I bet she had a great time on placement, was Elsa on one too?

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    1. motherof5July 2, 2015 at 3:40 AM

      Thank you Katy, you are sweet!
      Hugo originally choose the fabric for himself but the ombre put him off ( off course that is what sold it to Zara).
      She has a blast on placement. I think it may have helped that she was working with a groovy, young, passionate teacher.
      xx N

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  7. SewJillianJuly 1, 2015 at 12:43 AM

    This is a seriously good looking shirt and you can see it was well-received! Look at that smile :)

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    1. motherof5July 2, 2015 at 3:41 AM

      Thank you Jillian, she is a darling girl to sew for, fussy but very grateful if you oblige her.
      xx N

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