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I used the free Jennifer pattern from Burda Style for this top. The only changes I made was to make it into short sleeves rather than long sleeves and I also added sleeve tabs to make it a bit more casual. Although there are lots of pin tucks, I found that this shirt was not too difficult to make and will be okay for a beginner.
The only thing I don’t like about this is that the only opening/closure is 2 buttons at the back where the neck is. The opening is quite small so it is a little difficult trying to take the shirt off. Everytime I want to take it off, I need to place both hands diagonally across the bottom of the shirt and pull it off. So if you would like to make this I suggest that you modify the opening. Maybe you can change the front band to a real opening to make it easier to wear.
Material Notes
I used a cotton plaid fabric purchased from Spotlight.
Difficulty
Novice
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Aug 24, 2010, 10.46 AMby surfjewels
Looks gd, I’m gunna hav a go at this one, but as a dress!!
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Jan 12, 2010, 03.26 AMby mellou
The best ’Jennifer"! So sweet. :) That plaid and those buttons make it more unique for everyday wear.
Jan 11, 2010, 03.37 PMby just-fee
wow, love it! Great job, lovley fabric
Jan 4, 2010, 07.00 PMby Ashlee Nemo
looks great, i wanna make it now….. good choice with the sleeves! :)
Jan 3, 2010, 10.00 PMby sarsaparilla
Very nice! I’ve been planning on making this myself too – I really like the sleeve tabs you added :)
Jan 2, 2010, 03.13 PMby lizzieloves
Really nice! I like it better with your alterations too, I think im going to try this one! xx
Jan 2, 2010, 11.02 AMby msgems
Really cute, Might have to make myself one. And thanks for the tip on the getting in and out of it. :-)