Burda WOF 01/08 #122

My new year's sewing resolution was to be more mindful of my sewing. So I decided to try thread tracing (again). I used a bunch of great tutorials found at Couture et Tricot. And, boy, am I tired. Not that they count for much but I give anyone who thread traces major major props. It felt so time consuming but I think it was the effort that I put into doing it that makes me so happy with the end result.


Pattern: Burda WOF Jan. 2008 #122. Size 38.
Fabric: 100% Cotton from Joanns (on the 50% section). 2 yards. $3/yd. Total Cost: $6
Mods: My torso is long. I had to add some length to this shirt for it to feel comfortable on me. I added 4 inches to the bottom center and 2 inches to the bottom sides. Fits well with the mods.
Likey? Very much so. This was my first time making buttonholes. My machine has a 4-step buttonhole maker and after practicing a few times on scrap fabric I think it turned out pretty well. The pattern is sort of busy and makes it harder to see the pleats but it's still very wearable. I think the interfacing I chose for the bands was too thick so I'll probably pick some up this week at Joanns during their 50% off sale.

(front)

(sleeve cuff)

(action shot!)