

This is smaller than the typical men's shirt I look for -- it was a men's size Large -- but it was plenty wide for this smock. I used the BurdaStyle Ellinor pattern, which is the same pattern I modified to make a jacket earlier this year. Pattern-wise, I used the 36 and moved the bust dart, then took an inch from center front and an inch from center back. I left off the sleeves and bound the sleeve holes and neckline. The front of the shirt went to the back and vice-versa. Oh! And I added a little front ruffle.
I could have cut off the shirt placket from center back, but decided to keep it and embellish the buttonholes with zig-zag-stitched fauxflakes (as in fake embroidered snowflakes).

I agree that live models are always more interesting than dress forms in photos, but I like not having to take 6 photos to get the angle right! I too, wish I had a model at my disposal. :)
ReplyDeleteYou're definitely right here! I would love to see you wearing that, I think that amazing shade of red you got there will look even better against your coloring.
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented! I agree, I would love to see it on you!
ReplyDeleteI love the fauxflakes!!! Also, thanks for the link to lost in the forest, I love her pictures, what a cool blog!
ReplyDeleteTake photos of the details on the form but PLEASE take a photo of things on you - it has more personality and it always looks different on a person to a form.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your awesome tutorials and everything!