This little project was a fun challenge. In going through my stash for bits and bobs suitable for mask making I ran across this fabric that has probably been sitting on a shelf for about twenty years! Too thin for masks. Not sure why I made the purchase. But... It was a nice quality woven plaid in jewel tones. What to do?
I decided I could make it work as a wearable toile of McCall's 7890; a shirt dress with a diagonal button placket that I picked up on a whim in a $1.99 pattern sale but then felt unsure about. Decision made and it was off to the races.
I stitched up a size 12. Given my limited yardage and desire for pattern matching, cutting it was a bit of a challenge! I obviously shortened it. I was forced to take some of the volume out of the sleeves and had to piece the button band. Technically the plaid at the top of the sleeve is "up-side-down" compared to how it is utilized in the bodice - still - I think it works!! The pattern calls for the sleeves to be finished with a small cuff or elastic, but I decided I liked them simply hemmed.
Still not sure if the asymmetric button placket would drive me crazy in a dress, but it hangs nicely and is not distracting in this top.
Happy to have had a fun diversion in this crazy time. Glad to have transformed a piece of fabric from my shelves into a useful, pretty garment. Stay safe! VOTE!!! - les
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