Date Night Look!
This is McCall's 6436, view D. The description says: Loose fitting, front and back darts and front band. View D: Collar, collar band and pleated two piece sleeve.
The most awesome thing about this pattern is that it's sized based on bra cup size. I used the size 14 and the D cup. Ladies, you know what that means, don't you? No FBAs! And it has horizontal bust darts that I prefer.
I didn't have to lengthen because I made this shirt with the intention of wearing it tucked with this high-waist skirt. And when I wear it with pants, it'll be untucked. I found this fabric at Hancock. It's a pink and black gingham shantung. It's a poly, but I think it's great. I'm not even a pink kinda girl, but this fabric called out to me.
And I also found the sleeves to be the right length even though I'm wearing them rolled up. Notice that I used a black silk dupioni for the cuffs. This was unintentional. I didn't buy enough fabric to allow for matching the pattern and ran out. When I returned to the store, of course it was no where to be found. There was no way I was scrapping this project, so I just went with black. It was a "Tim Gunn/Make it work!" moment. I didn't use the instructions at all, so I can't tell you anything about them. I've made quite a few button front shirts, so I just went for it.
Classic, conservative, modern and chic, great outfit. Love the shirt.
ReplyDeleteHOT.... no other words. Where did y'all go? What did Mr. B look like? Can't just give us half a story.
ReplyDeleteNow tell me about the skirt...
Love the fabric. Absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLove the fabric. Absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWow, Erica, this looks like expensive RTW. LOVE the pink & black combo and I'm not a pink lover either. Great outfit!
ReplyDeleteFabulous date night outfit! Wow!
ReplyDeleteThis is divine! Really...expensive looking! You really got the vertical stripes lined up perfectly too. Inspiring as always!
ReplyDeleteLuv!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this! Perfect for a date night!
ReplyDeleteGo Erica! This look is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ladies!
ReplyDeleteSerenity, out for drinks.
I'm loving the shirt too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review. Head to toe - you look awesome!
ReplyDeleteYou are my idol. Can I be you when I grow up? Lovely.
ReplyDeleteSmashing outfit. Grat job.
ReplyDeleteWhat's an FBA?
ReplyDeleteThanks Ladies!
ReplyDeleteGoneferalinID, http://www.lmgtfy.com/?q=FBA+sewing
I wish I had the patience to work with plaids. Because, I ADORE them. And, I love pink :) Terrific look!
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAnd a great inspiration.
Sweet! I've been wanting to try a shirt pattern with the different cup sizes, I think this one will be perfect!
ReplyDeletePearl
Thanks ladies!
ReplyDeleteThe cup sizes really make a difference and saved me a great deal of time.
I love it!
ReplyDeleteLove... love this outfit.
ReplyDeleteIt really is stunning!
ReplyDeleteLOVE it!
ReplyDeleteI have been following your blog silently for a while now. Today, when at my local fabric store I was browsing tough the newest Vogue Patterns magazine, I saw our article. Of course I had to buy it, which I haven't done for years.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your great looks and the inspiration that they bring. (I really loved your take on animal print from Jan 7th).
Thanks Ladies and Aga, don't be a stranger!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful shirt! Tailored style with feminine fabric - perfect combo!
ReplyDeleteGreat look. I love the black cuffs on the sleeves!
ReplyDeleteWell done!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks MAD14kt!
ReplyDeleteI saw the first photo and thought Date Night! I scrolled down and I'll be! I love this look and you rock it well!
ReplyDeleteThanks Scheryka!
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous! What a hot date you were for date night!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joen!
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous :)
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Thanks Lilith!
ReplyDeleteYou are a first class, uptown gal! Your shirt is gorgeous, as is the whole outfit!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute, I can't stand it! And it comes alive when you wear it, because it didn't make its statement on the dressform - when I saw it on you, it spoke up!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ladies!
ReplyDeleteAhh, yes! A pattern I love and didn't know about. This is why I love your blog!! I love patterns with cup sizes (I, too, cut a 14, D cup) and I grab them whenever I see one. It's strange how the pattern companies don't make it easier to find them, at least in the online catalogs. Now if only I had the courage to match plaids. :) Your outfit looks fantastic. Thank you for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteI love this look! A bit of sparkle, but so refined.
ReplyDeleteAs a new sewer, I just googled FBA, FBA pattern, clothing FBA, but got no results. I've since then found the answer. I didn't know to use sewing FBA, just FYI. It was good for me to find out, though, because I am an FBA girl as it turns out- no patterns fit me right and I actually figured it out on my own before reading about it. As a newbie, imagine my confusion when my pattern sizes ran all across the defined pattern.
ReplyDeleteYou look like a million dollars!
ReplyDeleteGoneferalinID, if you feel that you should be doing a FBA, you should look into the book "Fit For Real People". I highly recommend it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Patti!
I've been meaning to try this pattern myself.
ReplyDeleteQuestion 1: When choosing the size, do you go by your full bust measurement or the upper bust measurement? How does having a variety of cup sizes affect size decisions?
You pick your size as you would with any other shirt/blouse pattern. And where I would have normally done a FBA, I picked the cup size instead.
ReplyDeleteO.K. Learning here. Thank you.
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