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This shirt was made using BurdaStyle pattern Linen Overshirt #104 from the 06/2011 issue. I used olive green linen and ivory coloured buttons with little flowers on them. I tried some fancy seam finishes that really turned out to be too bulky for the shirt but were fun to practice. I did hong kong seams on the longest seams using bias binding made with the same linen fabric, a french seam for the center back and then I resorted back to my beloved serger to attach the arms – so much easier and a nicer finish! I think the hong kong seams would have turned out much better if I used a thinner fabric. The linen was far too bulky to do the job but I’ve left it in because it was a lot of work and the casual cut of the shirt hides the bulk pretty well.
To see more pictures and to read a bit more, please visit my blog at Thread Theory
Material Notes
Linen, buttons, and a bit of interfacing
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Jul 11, 2012, 11.56 PMby Haley Jarret
I love your color choice for this – it seems like it would be a very easy shirt to wear!
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Jul 12, 2012, 09.24 AMby ThreadTheory
Thanks! I finished it just in time for a camping trip during which I wore it a ton because it was so easy to wear and comfy :)
Jul 11, 2012, 04.07 PMby daughterfish
Love the shoulders on this! Great job!
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Jul 12, 2012, 09.25 AMby ThreadTheory
Thanks! It’s a neat detail in the pattern, isn’t it? I’ve noticed its really common in rtw lately too.
Jun 27, 2012, 05.27 AMby Sewing Your Style
it looks great! perfect tailoring and great color. a must have project for fall :)
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Jul 12, 2012, 09.26 AMby ThreadTheory
Thanks! I sewed it a bit early didn’t I? lol It’s nice to have it ready and waiting for the weather to cool though.
Jun 26, 2012, 10.41 PMby SachiDespic
Looks great! I never paid attention to this pattern before, but I want to make the shirt for myself now:)
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Jul 12, 2012, 09.26 AMby ThreadTheory
I can’t wait to see your version!
Jun 26, 2012, 07.36 PMby infinite-plus-one
this looks great, i must try this pattern (:
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Jul 12, 2012, 09.26 AMby ThreadTheory
You should! It’s a really quick sew!