It’s another Liesl & Co Classic Shirt to add to my collection!
There’s always stuff to learn from every make, and this was no exception.
I made this one up in my usual size 4 cup A/B. Having made it up several times before I whizzed through to the end without trying it on.
Then I tried it on.
With hindsight this was probably not the best pattern to use with a fairly structured, stretch cotton.
It felt very bulky. I should have gone for a more fitted silhouette, perhaps one without pleats in the back. Or at least gone down a size.
So, I’ve done some tweaks to reduce the width on the shoulders and sewn down the back pleats to reduce bulk.
This unquestionably helped and I’ve still plenty of room to stretch and raise my arms, obviously probably due to the stretch of the fabric.
Note for next time – lower the bust darts, or tighten up my bra straps!!
I played with the colour of my buttonholes, to mirror the fabric.
End result – I love it!
More details on my blog post https://lovelucie.org/2023/07/31/yes-its-another-classic-shirt/