I've found a new pattern to obsess over : the Lisette Portfolio shirt (Simplicity 2245 View C). I'd been eyeing the Cappuccino Dress (which is the updated, available version of the Portfolio dress) when I remembered I'd purchased this Lisette pattern a while back before I had my sewing mojo going. I figured I'd give this pattern a go with some fairly inexpensive fabric I had sitting around in my stash.
I was glad I gave it a first shot in this fabric because it turned out a little large and there were definitely some tricks I had to figure out before I attempt this in a more cherished fabric.
However, I am definitely pleased with the shirt overall, though the fabric admittedly is quite strange ... it's like a steampunk version of mardi gras : fleur-de-lis + spectacles with floating eyebrows + pocketwatches-cum-moths ... in a mardi gras colorway. I don't know what I was thinking when I purchased this fabric, but I will admit that the busy pattern totally hides my learning curve mistakes. This was officially my first version of a self facing neckband, which was tricky for me to figure out but it seems to have come together!
The little button tab detail in the back was brilliant -- also a first -- and if I continue to make a gazillion Scout Tees then I will definitely consider this as a modification.
In these pictures I'm wearing the shirt (on two different occasions) with my 2014 Pantone scarf, my so-called "radiant orchid streak." If you're a knitter, I totally recommend this quick infinity scarf pattern, the Blue Streak.
Now ... the Portfolio Tunic is definitely an upcoming project !
Notes :
Pattern : Lisette Portfolio shirt, view C
Fabric : random fabric purchased at Hobby Lobby
Mods : none, size 16. Turned out large so next time I'll make a 14.
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Lots of cute details. The buttons on the back would be great on a scout!
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