This shirt has a long story... Last month I was in Spain and brought back home few issues of Patrones. I instantly spotted this shirt (Patrones #270) and fell in love with the idea of making it. So, the last few nights I worked hard on it. I wanted to add trimming details so I sewed a lot of tiny pintucks on a piece of fabric and then cut front lower parts, collar and cuffs from it. But, the shirt turned out way toooo big! My Spanish is not so good, so I couldn't follow the instructions, and I don't know if the pattern pieces included seam allowances already (anybody, please answer!). Or, maybe I cut the wrong size - I am size 38 (Burda's measures), and I cut the size 40 from the Patroens? Anyway, I did my best to save the shirt and used the tnt shirt BWOF pattern (1/2008) and re-cut the shirt's front and back panels following the shape of the Burda's shirt. The original Patrones sleeves fitted well, but turned out a bit short, even though I lengthened the cuffs by 2cm. And, the final problem with the shirt is that the collar turned too short comparing to the stand collar part. And I don't have enough pintucked fabric to make a new collar. Though, I have a plain fabric, I might repeat the process and make a better collar. All in all, I like this shirt, but I will think twice before using another pattern from the Patrones.
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I love the pintuck details on your shirt. All your creations are fashionable and chic.
Oh my goodness! Those pintucks are amazing! Very classy!
You did a nice job at saving this shirt. And I like your hair as well lol As far as I know, Patrones does not include seam allowances but I've never sewn anything out of the magazine it's all theoretical, what I'm saying. I did read from few other hobby sewers that the sizing was rather hard to figure out though.
Oh my gosh, I so glad you saved it! I haven't used Patrons so I can't say anything on the sizing, but the shirt turned out so so well, I love it!
Very pretty. Professional made.
Hi Anajan, well i have a couple of Patrones, and they don't include seam allowances. If you need any help, I 'll be happy to do it. ... I love your shirt, every girl should have one, it's a must!
Anajan, you've put so much work into this shirt. The pintuck detail is beautiful. I love a good white shirt. The sizing must have been very frustrating.
This is a lovely shirt ! As Ghainskom told you , seam allowances are not included in Patrones patterns .I've already used some , I'm size 38 for Burda and used 40 for Patrones and it was all right .Perhaps there was a problem with the pattern you use , I suppose there can be errors in it .
I love all of the pintucks you did. Your shirt is beautiful, very impressive.
Such a beautifull job you've done! Do you think you could post a how-to on how to make beautifull looking pintucks?
Hi!! I'm speechless!!It's so lovely shirt! Very good job with pintucks!!I wish I have so many patience to them!last time I do it ,I almost get mad!hi hi hi.. I love absolutely all what are you sewing! Best regards! Iwona
Can I just say: WOW !!!! MAKE ME ONE????!!!!> LOL!!!!