Grow – Create – Relate
A sneak peek of a new shirt design that is just about at completion! The inspiration for the silhouette of this design came from the female fashion of the 1920s, when women were exploring a freedom of expression that, for me represents strength and femininity combined.This top is constructed with fabric from my vintage collection, with a modern detail for the exposed yoke detail.
With much delight I have noticed the Peasant top making a come back.
This variation was made with B4686 Butterick (A).
I strayed from the pattern slightly and found the instruction for the collar useless.
To create the contrasts, I reversed the front inlay to make a feature of it (see detail photos below) and added a lace edge.
I used a dark navy blue cotton for inside the collar and also hand stitched the collar (inside edge) and used calico to re-enforce both the collar and the front panel.
B4686 Butterick (A)
Soil to Stars 