Friday, March 11, 2016

Elsa-Fantastic

Wow, thank you all so much for your lovely 
comments on my last blog post.
You guys rock!

 Back to the #sewingrota 
A gorgeous linen over shirt for Elsa.
The Hot Patterns Plain&Simple Superfantastic shirt.
This was one of the very first patterns I purchased over the internet. We didn't get a computer until after Tilly was born. I had a back injury from her birth and had to spend a lot of time resting so Jed got a laptop for me to have something to do.

 I honestly think the Oliver+S forum and the gorgeous women I met helped me turn the black dog from the door while I healed, inside and out.
Back to sewing.
Elsa's bust put her in the size 8 but I know enough about teenage girls to know it would have more ease then she would like so I cut the size 6.
The fabric is a buttery soft linen. I sort of wish I had kept it for me. It was quite thick to sew and I did employ my handy dandy hammer and bashed the heck out of some of the seams.
It has a two piece collar (next time I will trim 1/4 inch from the point) and a very very flattering front pleat under the placket.
There is a video tutorial here, in three parts, which is very good.
The bust darts look really high but are in fact, perfect on her.
Elsa chose the shell side of some 3/4 inch wide MoP buttons.
I thought they were a bit big but I think she was right.
The cuff placket was a little different to how I normally sew one.
The placket strip is sewn before slashing, fiddly but a nice result.
The back has a lovely shape with a deep pleat, the shoulders are very neat with not too much ease.
I added side vents with a narrow double hem.
It is a little big at the shoulders but if someone had got out of the bath and let me fit it like I wanted to (up to a good place in her book) we could have easily altered it.
Next time.
The sleeves are a wee bit long too, I think I would shorten the arm length by 1/2 inch and remove the same from the sleeve cap and top of the main shoulder.
She thinks she will wear it with the sleeves rolled up.
~Elsa's Verdict~
''Beautifully made, this top shows off my slim waist and makes my legs look tiny, great job mum! This lovely flow-y top will look great with tight jeans or leggings with converse for a casual look.'' 

 There you have it!

 Thank you for reading and double thanks if you have time to say hi!
xx Nicole (and Elsa)
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14 comments:

  1. Lightning McStitchMarch 12, 2016 at 2:47 AM

    I'm loving the final word being given to the kids! It's fascinating to hear their voice, what matters and their emerging (or maybe already well established ;) ) self perception.
    It's a great looking shirt, nice one mum!

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    1. motherof5March 12, 2016 at 5:13 PM

      Thank you Shelley. I am happy she is good with her body shape. So many girls in her group are detoxing and fadding out, E&Z keep on doing their squats and lunges.
      I am pretty pleased with her shirt, a couple of sizes up and in denim and I think it would work for me!
      xx N

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  2. TamaraMarch 12, 2016 at 3:14 AM

    There is nothing like a well made shirt. I like the rolled sleeves and it WILL look fab with converse!

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  3. MashaMarch 12, 2016 at 4:42 AM

    I really like it with the sleeves rolled up - very chic and sophisticated. I've said it before - your girls have very classy taste!

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    1. motherof5March 12, 2016 at 5:24 PM

      Thank you Masha, I hope she wears it and the over size nature doesn't put her off.
      I will pass on your compliments, I think that will help.
      xx N

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  4. Kristin at SunnySewing.comMarch 12, 2016 at 6:20 AM

    Oooh very pretty! I love the floaty nature of it. I'm a bathtub reader too ;-) I think it will look fantastic styled as she wants with tight jeans or leggings. Great job mom!

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    1. motherof5March 12, 2016 at 5:38 PM

      Once E or Z disappear into the bath with a book, forget it. Could be worse, could be the lavvy.
      Thank you Kristin.
      xx N

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  5. KMarch 12, 2016 at 8:05 AM

    Looks great! I love that it looks very classy but can definitely go with the casual look as well. And I know how it is when you're at a good place in your book;)

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    1. motherof5March 12, 2016 at 11:56 PM

      Thank you!
      I think casual but can be dressy is just the ticket for a teen that needs casual more often then dressy.
      I am alf way through the first GOT life is seriously bothering me whenever I want disappear down that rabbit hole, so I get it too (and that is why I left her in the bath)
      xx N

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  6. colesworthMarch 12, 2016 at 1:08 PM

    perfect stitching! so classic.

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  7. motherof5March 12, 2016 at 11:59 PM

    Thank you Colette, a true compliment from you!
    xx N

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  8. Inder-ificMarch 15, 2016 at 11:46 AM

    I love this top! So versatile! I'd wear that all the time! Tell her she looks just lovely from me. <3

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  9. motherof5March 17, 2016 at 2:40 AM

    Thank you Inder, I will admit I tried to squeeze into it. I got it on but I was a bit scared I was going to have to cut myself out of it.....

    PS Elsa says 'Thank you Aunty Inder'
    xx N

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