Polka dot Emily

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This is the Emily blouse, view B, with NO modifications at all. I wanted to be sure of my starting point because this is my first shirt and my first Burda Pattern. I followed the instructions precisely having previously consulted Nikki Shell's "Emily recycled" how-to as well as Mirela's "sewing a shirt collar with a collar stand" how-to. I am pleased with the results although I was not expecting the shirt to have such a formal feel (and I am not sure it actually suits me!). The collar is a little large to my taste. Next time I would like to make it feel a little blousier - I am thinking of rounding off the collar, not using interfacing, puffing and shortening the sleeves and er somehow adjusting the shoulders to put a gather in... maybe I'll just find another pattern!

Materials

I used what I think is a light cotton but it might be blended because there was a bit of static to it when I got it out of the dryer and I didn't think pure cotton got static. The buttons are lovely square mother of pearl.

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Lilo Ï Posted 25 October 2007 at 8:03 AM

I think it looks great on you! The choice of the fabric softens a bit the formal looks of the pattern, so does the buttons. Well done!
mindycen Ï Posted 25 October 2007 at 8:03 AM

The shirt looks really good. I like the polkadot fabric. I would want to have one for my work wardrope.
Soyouz Ï Posted 25 October 2007 at 9:56 AM

au contraire, je trouve que ça te va très bien comme ça. Pour sortir c'est décontracté avec le tissu à pois. Tu pourrais y ajouter un collier fantaisie pour accentuer cet effet. Je la trouve très belle bref, c'est un excellent résultat!
fashion1 Ï Posted 25 October 2007 at 11:02 AM
busy at fashion school

looks really great on you, nice fabric!
Jellybeanlupin Ï Posted 25 October 2007 at 2:57 PM

Thank you so much for these nice comments. Wow. They make me want to get on and sew something else!
sasastorme Ï Posted 25 October 2007 at 6:30 PM

You did a fantastic job! I wanted to try this unmodified because I am not adventurous...now I know what it might turn out like with any luck!
JJ Ï Posted 25 October 2007 at 10:54 PM
sewing summer clothes.

Wow, first shirt! I think you did such a great job. I can tell by looking at the collar.
Jellybean Ï Posted 26 October 2007 at 1:48 AM
going on holidays

You did such a great job for your first shirt with a collar. I love your buttons.
MarmotaB Ï Posted 26 October 2007 at 5:15 AM
working on a secret crochet project

It looks very good. I think it might look less "formal" if you combined it, for example, with a skirt, wearing it over it with a nice, looser belt; or something like that!
amarie Ï Posted 26 October 2007 at 5:36 PM
finally sewing again

Too bad I don't have a picture of my first shirt. You would be amazed at the difference. Yours being definitely better. Great job!
Myk Ï Posted 27 October 2007 at 9:43 AM

you did great on your first shirt! I really love your buttons :)
Lindstar Ï Posted 21 November 2007 at 11:00 AM

I love that style of shirt on you. It looks fantabulous. You did a great job!