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This shirt was made using the Take Manhattan pattern from Wenlan Chia’s Twinle Sews book. I love the patterns from Chia’s book but the book is not very good at estimating the amount of fabric necessary or the proper size. The book listed my size as a 12 based on my measurements but I ended up using the size 4 pattern. I had the same problem with a skirt I made previously. I also ran out of fabric and used some extra fabric from an old couch cover to line the inside of the pocket. This messed up the drape of the fabric (my bad) so I had to taper the side seams from the bust to about 1.5" in at the bottom of the seam so I didn’t look like a giant triangle.
Anyway, I still love the shirt. I’m in architecture school and make a lot of models so the pockets on this shirt will get a lot of use!
Material Notes
Linen blend with lining
Difficulty
Novice
Categories
Credits
- "Take Manhattan" Twinkle Sews by Wenlan Chia
http://www.amazon.com/Twinkle-Sews-Handmade-Fashions-Wardrobe/dp/030740935X
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Nov 29, 2011, 09.47 PMby daicrinne
Your sewing looks very tidy and exact. I agree about the sizing of Twinkle Sews – you really need to measure the actual pattern pieces and decide how roomy you want your garment to be. Looks great!
Jan 27, 2011, 06.15 PMby gempje
realy cool
Jan 25, 2011, 08.05 PMby domestic-divaonline
Great casual look!!
Jan 25, 2011, 12.18 AMby tactilegoods
Thanks! The cowl is actually 1/2 the size as the one in the book. Glad you approve!
Jan 24, 2011, 05.15 PMby mixtlii
It’s very nice, and I love the cowl! And I like it better than the one in the book, great job ;)