I totally did. I turned a piece of fabric into something wearable.
Ignore the wrinkles and the pink belly button dot. If I can’t see them then you can’t see them. That’s the way it works, right?
And no, I’m not going to model it. I thought about the idea, but really… guys, I’m an awkward lanky goof, and when there is a camera involved it’s a hot mess.
But back to my shirt. My shirt! A friend was wearing one she made, and when I commented on how much I liked it she bullied encouraged me to try sewing one for myself. I ordered the pattern online that same evening, and with speedy, instant gratification it was sent via PDF five minutes later.
All I could think about was sewing this shirt. I was possessed. I bought fabric the next morning, brought it home and washed it and watched it air dry, drumming my fingers, telling it to hurry up already.
It took me 4 hours to make, start to finish. Everything that could possibly go wrong did. I sewed the pocket upside down, then the side seams inside out. I had to rip out all the stitches but I didn’t mind. I was making a shirt, yo.
And then it was finished and I was in love. I put it on immediately, which was easy to do because I was wearing only my underwear solely in anticipation of the moment when I could put on my bespoke top. Bespoke — la tee dah!
Then I sat down and sewed another one.
I told you, I was possessed. The second one has a hand-sewn pocket. I used more expensive nani IRO fabric (I was ready!) and it only took me an hour. I’ve already worn it twice.
What shall I sew next?! Do you have pattern suggestions? Please send them my way! I’m giddy! I want to sew all the shirts!
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Nice shirts! They look really comfortable and stylish! (Bonus points for use of the word “bespoke,” too!)
Nice work, lady! I love the fabrics and the print placement on the second tank is glorious! How about the Wiksten Tova next? I made one last week and although there was a bit of seam ripping and swearing, I love it. Go on, do it….doooo it!
You rock! I love both of the tops: you have such a good eye for the fabric! We want to see more!
Impressive!
Beautiful job! Congratulations! You are awesome.
For another tank pattern with a litte somethin-somethin’, try Colette’s free pattern: Sorbetto. Easy, elegant, fun. All Colette patterns are well done.
Thanks! I saw this website the other day because my friend just made the Lily dress: http://thewallinna.blogspot.jp/ Can’t wait to try it!
Thanks everyone! Such encouragement!
I love the second one moltissimo!
You are ginius (TENSAI 天才）!
I found out YUKATA’s pattern 😀
It looks a bit difficult though…
http://yousai.net/nui/jinbei/yukata.htm
ありがとう！何時かゆかたを縫いたいね！
Love the shirt. We used to make most of our clothes back in the day, so I can sympathize with the initial trials. Zippers and buttonholes were my downfall.
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Thank you for your post! I am OBSESSED with shirts like these! Now I can make…my OWN? Say whaaaaaa?! I found your post on pinterest, and love your blog. Aloha from Hawaii!