Ok refashion may be overdoing it slightly as all I've really done is chop off the sleeves but it's a big improvement.
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| Shapeless and sack-like |
Even though this shirt is 2 sizes smaller than I would normally wear, it still felt too baggy and the sleeves had annoying fiddly cuffs that wouldn't stay fastened. I decided to cut the sleeves shorter to get rid of the cuffs but weirdly it's also given the shirt a better shape:
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| Much better! |
I've also chosen my first "from a pattern" clothing project, Simplicity 7141. Its a high waisted skirt with big pockets and a hidden zip. I've got my material and supplies ready so I can get started today! I'm praying that everything goes to plan and I dont have any disasters or at least no serious ones. Fingers crossed!
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| I'm making the skirt on the far left, it hasnt got braces and is slightly shorter |
That looks really good! I have a similar shirt that I might do the same to..I barely wear it because the sleeves are too long. I'm a beginner at sewing as well, and I'm trying to motivate myself to learn more. You're doing a great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ciarra it was actually much easier than i thought it would be and I'll wear that shirt much more now. Good luck with the sewing, its worth it!
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