I sewed up my Fran Tie Shirt last weekend and finally got a chance to take some photos.
As you already know I struggled finding suitable fabric. I eventually settled for the Swiss dot cotton lawn, as you can see in the picture above.
The final product is, well, a bit blah. I just really don't know if this style suits me. The color is a bit drab on me, the loose kimono sleeves make me look massive around my bust, and the neck ties give it an odd school-teacher-ly feel.
I tried experimenting with a couple of styling options and have taken some photos for you to see. Tell me what you think! Can this be worn outside the house or should it be banned to a charity bin?
No.1: Shirt untucked. Hmmm, I really don't think untucked is the way to go with this shirt.
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| Worn with self-drafted skirt. |
No.2: Shirt tucked into black skirt. Perhaps a little boring?
No.3: Shirt with a colorful, red skirt. This might work, only I don't know about the double tie look.
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| Worn with my Colette Beignet. |
No.4: Shirt with gray A-line skirt. A-line somehow looks better...hmmm, but perhaps lacking color.
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| Worn with self-drafted skirt. |
All in all, the shirt went together quite swimmingly, but because of my styling apprehensions I don't think I'd make it again.
I changed some of the instructions to suit me better. For example, I didn't like the open slit vent on the outside sleeve seam. I made the vent on the inside sleeve seam instead and used a different kind of vent, which, in my opinion, looks a little more professional.
I also used French seams throughout because the fabric is somewhat see-through and I didn't want the seam allowances to show through.
Later this week, I'll post a review of my experience working with Named patterns. I wanted to pack it all into one post but there is just too much to say.
Have any of you made the Fran Tie shirt? Does it look any better on you? Please tell!
See you later this week!
P.S.: Yes, I did get my hair cut, if you were wondering ;)