Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Plain Pattern Project #1

So the plain pattern project sew-a-long has started off very plain.  I made the first version of my pattern over the weekend with some thin cotton fabric I had in my stash.  I have had it for ages so I don't really remember what sort of fabric it is but it is really soft and light.

Vintage Butterick 2396 

My pattern was vintage Butterick 2396 which I shared on my first PPP post here.  This pattern suits this sew-a-long perfectly because it is very plain indeed.  It has very little shaping to the body.  The best feature of this top are the buttons that run down the back.  This is actually what drew me to this pattern in the first place.

Vintage Butterick 2396

Even though it looks boring as bat shit on the coat hanger it looks a lot better on.  Here is how I wore it to work today.

Plain Pattern Project #1 

I already have plans for my next two versions and I think they will both turn out heaps better than this version.  Even though this version is still wearable it is a little plain and boring for my tastes.  For my next versions I think I will adjust the shaping and fit quite a bit.  I also have some great ideas of how to take this pattern from plain and boring to fun & exciting.  

8 comments:

  1. I know you think this is 'plain and boring', but I really love it! The simple lines make it wearable with som many outfits and the colour is just sooo pretty! I love you you teamed it up for work!

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  2. Like Marie above, I actually love the simplicity of it. I love back button blouses because the buttons are like a little surprise at the back. I'm looking forward to seeing your next two versions.

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  3. No way, boring isn't even in this shirt's vocab! I agree with Marie, it's pretty as a picture and the colour makes it even more delicious. Plus, it's a great 'base' pattern for all of the fun things you're going to do with it! :)

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  4. I love it! I am a very plain dresser and this is perfect to me. I love the seam detail on the front and the colour is beautiful. I love your skirt too, is that handmade?

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  5. i think it looks great especially teamed with the navy skirt and cardi

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  6. Looks great! And how nice to see an Aussie presence on Sew Retro. I clicked over because I KNEW "boring as bat shit" must have come from Queensland! You just scored a new reader :-)

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  7. ooohhh it looks good, lovely way to wear it too!

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  8. I agree with everyone - it's not boring at all! I think it looks absolutely gorgeous, really nice and elegant.

    I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with the others too.

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