Just a quick and probably rather silly post, BUT I made the Grandad shirt and I am sooo pleased with it! Here is Mr Dave modelling it for me - dreadful pics as I was in a tearing hurry to get some photos before he went away for three days... three days!!!! On a course for his Headship final qualification! Most odd not to have him here
Anyway, back to the shirt. I have never made one these before and was actually a bit worried that I would mess it up. As it is, I am chuffed to bits as not only did it turn out really well, but it fitted too and, more to the point, as we are on a huge economy drive I made it from an Egyptian cotton sheet we had - gorgeous fabric which I then starched to give it a lovely crisp finish. So not only am I pleased but I am immensely smug too at my recycling skills. I so wish you could see the details such as the flat felled seams which are just a joy to do and give the garment such a lovely finish and the plackets on the front and cuffs (no, I had never heard of these either, but apparently they are the pieces which support buttonholes and line the openings on clothes).
Shame poor Davey looks rather short of leg (well, he is a little) as I stood on the step thus shortening him to Hobbit-ish proportions. Sigh...can't get everything right. I really felt like Ma from Little House on the Prarie turning sheets into clothes and feeding my babe berries from the garden which is the other thing we did this weekend. Off now to do some baking!
Have a lovely Monday x
It looks terrific; you're very clever!
ReplyDeleteCan I pop over and be fed on berries too? I love them!
Zoë xx
It is brilliant. How clever are you then. He will be back soon and you can make up for the lost time together....which I think is always good fun!
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Very smart. I have a dressing gown all cut out...that's as far as I've got!
ReplyDeleteOh Pipany you are clever.. and I do not belive for a minute that you as skilled seamstress have not heard of plackets!
ReplyDeleteNo, I honestly had not heard of plackets. And as for 'skilled' seamstress!!! Lovly compliment but I am self-taught, dear of you x
ReplyDeleteWell done! Love the door hangings too!
ReplyDeleteGosh, I can see why you are pleased. Very clever!
ReplyDeleteReally good shirt, well done.
ReplyDeleteHi there think the shirt looks amazing, I would not have a clue how to even start soemthing like that. Well done. Dev x
ReplyDeleteIt looks brilliant, and you've improved your green credentials at the same time. Well done you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat I've just had looking through your posts that have stacked up in my bloglines (my computer isn't on much at the moment). The shirt is stunning - the grandad style is my favourite type of man's shirt, but I'd never even dreamt of making one - you are very clever to have attempted it and even cleverer for producing such a fantastic result.
ReplyDeleteI love the appliqued bedroom hangings and also that lovely picture of your little girl looking out of the window. Perfect. x
You are extremely talented! I struggle to sew a button on.
ReplyDeleteCJ xx
it's great Pip,
ReplyDeleteyou do make me giggle... Ma!... fantastic recycling ... you have every right to feel smug!
hope Dave's final course is a success x
with love
ginny x
Hello Pipany, congrats on yet another fine sewing project. You have got some fine models in Isabella and now ... watch out Miss I, Davey is looking very handsome.
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ooh clever you, wished you were here with your sewing machine !!
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