(slightly wrinkled) Navy and Lace
Here’s the shirt I made from lace I bought that thrifty weekend, along with some previous estate sale find fabric. I’m pretty sure the fabric is rayon. It has a neat raw silk look to it.
I used my trusty shirt pattern (the one I made up awhile ago) and added a bib inset for the lace, which I hand sewed to the fabric. On the hem, however, I used my machine. I think it works both ways. Unfortunately the lace didn’t quite match up at the sides, so I sewed three buttons on it to disguise this mistake (not pictured). It’s one of my favorite parts now. I’d thought about adding some detail to the sleeves, but in the end I think they look best plain.
This pattern has worked out really well for me. I like having a basic shirt pattern that can easily be modified. Yesterday I found some navy and white stripe silk I’m going to use. Hopefully I’ll have the day to myself tomorrow with time to make a sleeveless shirt out of it, possibly with a pocket. Let ya know.
June 26th, 2010 at 8:01 am
Wow — your shirt turned out so great! This gives me ideas for some projects I could do with my vintage lace stash!
July 2nd, 2010 at 3:53 pm
That is SO CUTE! I love seeing your projects… and yes – to a later post – I need to spend more time acting on the inspiration I find from blogs like yours instead of just sitting on my bum. Though sometimes that’s all the umph I have available – just to sit and read. I’m storing up for my big break-away when my kids are both in school! woohoo for that day! p.s. when are you selling YOUR patterns?