I'm too clever for my shirt
Phew! two days later, and it's basically done! I decided to welcome my third trimester with my first attempt at sewing clothes for myself that wasn't an Aline, elastic band skirt. So I made a maternity shirt. And since I just can't be a normal person and use a preexisting pattern with a predictable design, I came up with this by cutting up an old maternity shirt that I didn't like. The style was okay, but the fabric was really dated in an uncool way. This shirt isn't exactly like the original. I made the slits up the side to give me a little extra growing room, did a trim instead of a collar, and eliminated the darts in the back. I don't normally wear a print like that, so I added the bias trim on the neck, sleeves, and hem to break up the print a bit, frame it some, I suppose. I'm really thrilled it worked out, since I've never made a shirt before.
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I like the shirt! I think it looks good and I do like the detail of the bias tape, it adds a little something to the shirt. I also want to add that I found your blog and I enjoyed reading it. My son is also deaf and he will have his implant in two weeks. Looking forward to it!
Posted by: Carmen | February 27, 2008 05:50 PM
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So cute!
Posted by: Erin | February 27, 2008 05:54 PM
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cute cute cute Jeanette! I'm so envious that you can turn out an awesome shirt like that without a pattern! Someday when I'm done with my quilt making train that I'm on right now, maybe I'll try one of the skirts in the skirt book my mom gave me for Christmas. (its the one you reccommended) Any suggestions on which one to start with? I'd love some nice skirts for this summer.
Posted by: michellew | February 27, 2008 07:00 PM
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how fun, J'net and Happy 3rd T-mester....I'm right there with ya
Posted by: Jonesey | February 27, 2008 07:03 PM
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Well done! Very creative, and it looks great on you. =)
Posted by: Erica | February 27, 2008 08:01 PM
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Looks awesome J! I have several projects waiting because they are from patterns.... I hate all the cutting, pinning, and following the rules!
Posted by: anilia | February 28, 2008 07:55 AM
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Awesome! I love it.
Posted by: Devona | February 28, 2008 01:44 PM
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That is sooo cute Jeannette! Awesome job!!! Love the belly!
Posted by: Dawn | February 28, 2008 04:59 PM
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You look so cute! You did such a good job! Oh I'm envious of your skills!
Posted by: Hetha | February 29, 2008 10:10 AM
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Absolutely adoreable!!! I love it! :)
Posted by: Janna Mawhinney | February 29, 2008 06:50 PM