Work shirt

I've just completed work shirt number one, I'm quite pleased with it. On the next one I'll change the buttonhole position as I think they're to far from the neck band. Didn't have any real problems with the pattern, just the sleeves were fiddly as they're puff.

Some of the instructions didn't quite make sense so I went to my favourite sewing group for advice, of course within a few moments I'd had a reply that made perfect sense to me and was able to continue.

I ended up not doing the bust adjustment as it fitted great everywhere except the neck and shoulders and being as inexperienced as I am I've now idea how to correct that, they are only slightly to large so i can get away with it this time but maybe some research is in order for next time.

I'm looking forward to making the other one now.

Work clothes

I've set myself a bit of a challenge, I'm starting a new job April 21st and want some new clothes to go with.

I've decided on this blouse, I'm making two as I've enough lovely fabric to do so. One fabric is a small flower and the other is a stripe (as soon as my new camera arrives I'll get pictures up).

I going to attempt a bust adjustment as I'm gifted in that area but don't want the shoulders to be to large. I'll let you know how it goes.

I also wish to make a couple of pairs of trousers, haven't decided on the pattern yet, I've been looking for a nice bootleg pant and can't find one, I was given instructions on how to adapt a pattern and may give that a go.