tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post8964049357799228379..comments2023-04-16T02:49:26.129-05:00Comments on today's agenda: Burda Emily ShirtGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-86086888875378816882013-04-21T04:49:23.558-05:002013-04-21T04:49:23.558-05:00It is soo cute, too bad about all the issues. Fit...It is soo cute, too bad about all the issues. Fitting is a pain!! :PJohannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719917783641156738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-1843760845910755992013-04-20T07:59:11.292-05:002013-04-20T07:59:11.292-05:00It really worked well. I just used a bias strip o...It really worked well. I just used a bias strip of the same fabric as the shirt, since the material is rather thin. If I were using something heavier though, like oxford cloth, I might try to find a voile or lawn to use.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-63209237835687898372013-04-19T19:39:49.405-05:002013-04-19T19:39:49.405-05:00It looks beautiful, so sorry it doesn't work o...It looks beautiful, so sorry it doesn't work on you. Maybe you can find someone that can wear it so that it doesn't go to waste? Love the tip about using a strip of bias fabric for the sleeve head - I've used a bias strip of tie interfacing to ease in the sleeve head on jackets, but it's too thick for a regular shirt. I'll be trying this the next time I make a blouse!<br /><br />PoldaPophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540000076159376802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-62415274237068266432013-04-19T01:14:58.520-05:002013-04-19T01:14:58.520-05:00It's really a shame that the fit isn't rig...It's really a shame that the fit isn't right :( The fabric is fabulous and you did such a great job on the sewing of the shirt! I'm a sucker for such tailored shirts :)Carmela Biscuithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622514944344276878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-19850687387270234062013-04-18T21:11:30.165-05:002013-04-18T21:11:30.165-05:00Ooh, I'm glad to hear that bias trick on the s...Ooh, I'm glad to hear that bias trick on the sleeve cap worked... I so wanted it to! :) Love that fabric, but I understand where you're coming from. If it doesn't feel right, I'm likely just to toss it in the donation pile and move along. Sometimes trying to fix it takes more time and energy than starting again!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406909491823466233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-86512447562590868082013-04-18T09:37:23.329-05:002013-04-18T09:37:23.329-05:00Awwww man, this is so pretty and so beautifully st...Awwww man, this is so pretty and so beautifully stitched! I hope you're able to do some adjustments to make this a bit more wearable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-50698872669157566352013-04-18T07:23:58.663-05:002013-04-18T07:23:58.663-05:00Isn't that great?! I didn't pull tight en...Isn't that great?! I didn't pull tight enough on the bias strip with the first sleeve, so I did have to do a little extra easing. When she says pull as tight as you can, she means it!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-54364895638038588962013-04-18T07:23:12.199-05:002013-04-18T07:23:12.199-05:00Excellent ideas, Rhonda! Thanks for that feedback...Excellent ideas, Rhonda! Thanks for that feedback!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-36066461779130728402013-04-18T07:22:10.637-05:002013-04-18T07:22:10.637-05:00I think I have much less tolerance for discomfort ...I think I have much less tolerance for discomfort nowadays. Used to be I'd wear shirts and blazers and didn't mind feeling constricted. But now that I've spent so many years in t-shirts, it seems I can only stand the loosest of woven items!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-62136365205323049242013-04-18T06:50:34.391-05:002013-04-18T06:50:34.391-05:00Aaaaah, what a shame. The construction is great.....Aaaaah, what a shame. The construction is great.. and oh those buttons are cute as with that fabric.Kirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204727428025001321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-76168331336614854822013-04-18T01:29:12.368-05:002013-04-18T01:29:12.368-05:00It's pretty - I love the back darts - they loo...It's pretty - I love the back darts - they look very neat :)<br />I'm feeling a little dotty about french seams right now - I have plans to use them!<br />Grainline's Archer shirt looks appealing to me ... maybe in the Autumn.Truly Myrtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11546389402524629209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-52168741100515136842013-04-17T21:17:19.299-05:002013-04-17T21:17:19.299-05:00Too bad the fit is off, the shirt is lovely. Than...Too bad the fit is off, the shirt is lovely. Thank you for linking to the video of how to ease in a sleeve with bias tape. Amazing!sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15538364104606258790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-44735922359218697522013-04-17T21:14:57.425-05:002013-04-17T21:14:57.425-05:00If yu adjust the shoulder, I think you will be mor...If yu adjust the shoulder, I think you will be more comfortable with the length of the sleeve. As for the fit in the back, I don't the shirt is too tight in the hips, I think you could make an adjustment in the darts and take out some of the fullness you are seeing in the back. The shirt is just far too nice to not make the adjustments.RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-8776914492082262502013-04-17T19:51:20.288-05:002013-04-17T19:51:20.288-05:00I still think it's super cute, and I admire yo...I still think it's super cute, and I admire your marathon sewing sessions! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-37042604703577156342013-04-17T19:13:03.755-05:002013-04-17T19:13:03.755-05:00Sucks about the fit, really cute fabric tho:)
May...Sucks about the fit, really cute fabric tho:) <br />Maybe you have a friend that is a little bigger than you? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-25389363392259672262013-04-17T18:05:32.718-05:002013-04-17T18:05:32.718-05:00I just hate that too big but also too small fit! I...I just hate that too big but also too small fit! I do like the shirt you made though, the fabric is great.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215054696445481229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-75257450661922411712013-04-17T17:41:12.696-05:002013-04-17T17:41:12.696-05:00But the fabric is so pretty! Too bad about the fi...But the fabric is so pretty! Too bad about the fit, especially because of all the anticipation and work that went into it. Sounds like we are both on the hunt for a good button down shirt pattern.Andreahttp://www.stitchparade.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-83169847002134459392013-04-17T17:31:28.413-05:002013-04-17T17:31:28.413-05:00You said it, practice and learn.
You are analizing...You said it, practice and learn.<br />You are analizing with a practiced eye the modifications you'll take under consideration for your next one<br /><br />Looks lovererly anyhoo<br /><br />HugsGerryARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10730757811478587648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-78838524874687142852013-04-17T15:11:07.902-05:002013-04-17T15:11:07.902-05:00As Kepanie says, the fabric is lovely. Such a sha...As Kepanie says, the fabric is lovely. Such a shame it hasn't worked out as you hoped. <br /><br />I have to say, I don't think I own a single shirt - I've certainly never made one - and I don't think I have a RTW one, as I never find them comfortable at all. Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12854866475645268162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-54175004934768400282013-04-17T14:06:26.988-05:002013-04-17T14:06:26.988-05:00The fabric is so cute! I'm sorry it didn't...The fabric is so cute! I'm sorry it didn't work out well for you.Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081916135477167930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-47750521612079434532013-04-17T12:05:18.217-05:002013-04-17T12:05:18.217-05:00I'm not really sure they're flaws; I think...I'm not really sure they're flaws; I think it has more to do with my unwillingness to be the least bit constricted or uncomfortable, combined with fit issues produced by my expanding lats. I still haven't figured out how to deal with it - I'm having that problem with all my RTW stuff too, which used to fit fine!<br /><br />Anyhow, I can certainly wear it, but it's not the comfy wear-all-the-time shirt I was hoping for.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-89464713463345663932013-04-17T11:50:06.094-05:002013-04-17T11:50:06.094-05:00such a bummer about the fit being off. i do love t...such a bummer about the fit being off. i do love the fabric though! from the pics you could completely get away with wearing it (the construction looks really nice!) but i hate it when i wear something and i know all it's flaws... maybe turning it into a sleeveless top would make it more wearable for you? lisa g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09891757600316953288noreply@blogger.com