After seeing all the beautiful Archers popping up on the interwebs, I decided I wanted one of my own. After making a shirt for my boyfriend, I knew I could tackle a shirt...
I cut a straight size 8. In retrospective, I should have cut a size smaller, but mostly because the style is more casual than what I had in mind. In a flowier fabric, the fit would have been quite nice, breezy and soft. But I used a crisp cotton, and it would have benefited from being a bit more close-fitting. Also, I apparently have very short arms... Note to self: measure sleeve lenght before cutting fabric. Oh well, rolled-up sleeves works well with the look of the shirt.
The pattern is beautifully drafted and everything went together smoothly. I'm quite smitten with Grainline! I think I'll put the Scout tee on my list, once I get through with my fall sewing. I hear Jen is working on a blazer? I would buy it the second it comes out. Anyways, back to the Archer. It has all the details I want in a shirt, and will work in many fabrics. I think I wand a flannel plaid one!
I used a white cotton poplin with tiny white dots. The print is very subtle, but I quite like the effect. As said, I think the fabric is a bit too stiff for the style, but it kind of works. Like I stole my boyfriend's shirt... Which is not at all a bad style. But I'll choose something else next time. While I was sewing it, I was thinking a chambray would be nice, but I'll have to find a very soft and drapey one.
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Ooh, really cute! I love this crisp white-- it's such a classic, nice shirt! Your fall wardrobe is really coming along!
ReplyDeletethanks! yes, my plans are moving swiftly! better than i anticipated...
DeleteGreat shirt, the slouchy style looks good :) What is the fit like across the back when you move your arms? I love shirts but shirts in sizes that don't dwarf me, the crucial button always pops and they and are so tight across the back I can't move my arms. I ask because I've been contemplating sewing a shirt for awhile now.
ReplyDeleteThe fit is very relaxed in the back as well. I can move my arms anyway i want to :)do sew a sirt, its very rewarding!
DeleteWell done! Super nice dress shirt. Will last forever and ever, for both office and leisure!
ReplyDeletethank you! i'm not sure i'll call it a dress shirt, considering its slouchiness, but i'll sure wear it everywhere!!
DeleteGreat job on the shirt, it looks great on you - I'm not sure I could pull this style off. But I love your whole look, including hair and glasses. Plus, I hear you about those short arms, I have them too.
ReplyDeleteaw thanks!i should have thought about the arms, sleeves from RTW are always too long... but it's an easy fix for next time!
ReplyDeleteEverybody needs a cool white shirt for their wardrobe! I love the casual pairing with jeans too. This is a great job. (Clare www.sewdixielou.com)
ReplyDeletethanks! i'm really happy with how it turned out. i really can see my skills improving, and that's really exciting!
DeleteI love this simple white version :) I can't wait to see your Anise as well!
ReplyDeleteyes, i think it'll be very versatile. my Anise is coming along really nicely...
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