Thursday, 21 July 2016

Beginners Shirt

This month I chose a beautiful cotton fabric from Minerva to make a shirt. I wanted to hone my collar skills so I went for a simple shirt design from the GBSB book One, yes people, I am still on book one! There are so many useful patterns in it I haven't felt the need to buy another sewing book until I had thoroughly enjoyed using the first one.


Ta dah! I invite you to admire my pattern matching which was a bit GBSB too. It is called the Boyfriend Shirt and is perfect for weekends and when I am working from home. The pattern is by William Morris, it is pretty timeless. Unfortunately they have sold out of this pattern but they have other classic patterns to try.



There are no cuffs to deal with so it is a good project for a first shirt. 



The birds follow across the front and round the sleeve heads - so very proud of myself.




I am going to wear this shirt for years I can feel it. The cotton was a good weight and soft to the skin. It would have made a pleasing skirt, shift dress or vintage style gathered skirt dress. I doesn't drape so it is good for things which cry out for a nice stem press and a crisp finish - like this shirt.

Thanks for looking. Jo xxx

14 comments:

  1. You should be pleased with your pattern matching and sewing skills, Jo! On top of that I like the color and pattern of the material...and since it is comfy, too, I hope you do enjoy wearing it for many years to come. xx

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  2. I love it! You look so cute in these photos. That shirt is perfect!

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  3. Congrats on your perfect matching! Takes some forethought doesn't? I like the color also. Good sewing.

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  4. A beautiful shirt. It fits perfectly and the material is a dream.

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  5. I love this!!! Fantastic shirt! I might have to invest in the first book now! X

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  6. Wow this is gorgeous! Such wonderful pattern matching all around!
    I visited the William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow on Wednesday and I have always loved his beautiful repeat patterns. So timeless.
    I also went to the market in the hope of seeing the Man Outside Sainsbury's stall but he must only be there on the weekends?

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  7. Lovely shirt and fabric choice Joe, it is always good when you make something that will get lots of wear. xx

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  8. Ooh Jo this is so lovely! Well done! I actually have the first GBSB book but not really approached any of the projects - does the pattern sheet for this come with the book or is it a PDF? it looks great!

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  9. Love the fabric choice and you should be really proud of all that matching and excellent sewing skill you have. A great shirt.

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  10. It looks fab. Love the material and finished so well.

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  11. It must be so amazing to make your own clothes and make them this well xx

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  12. Lovely shirt! Irune

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  13. Oh wow! It looks fab! I would never believe that this is your first attempt at a shirt!

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  14. Oh wow! It looks fab! I would never believe that this is your first attempt at a shirt!

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