I made a polo shirt and polo shirt dress.
Last year, I bought the dark navy and bright green knits for making a polo shirt, but I couldn't find a good fabric for the collar. It seems any color of fabric doesn't match these fabrics! I changed my mind and used a fabric from my stash.
I used McCall's 6600 for the first time in two years. This pattern is simple shirt dress pattern. I decided to use the knit and Liberty Tana lawn: "Capel". I made a modified version of view A. I changed it from a basic shirt dress to a polo shirt dress. I shortened the sleeves and skirt length. I love these fabric combo and the A-line dress. It is so sporty and modern.
This dress is very good for hot summer!
This shirt looks like basic polo shirt but I made it with McCall's 6600!
Can you see the kitty is hiding? I named the shirt "Hello-Kitty polo".
This pattern is Liberty of London and Hello Kitty combined, name is "Kakurenbo" (It means hide-and-seek). This fabrics are sold from Liberty Japan. I really love the Hello Kitty! If I were a girl, I would make the dress with that Hello-Kitty fabric! This polo shirt makes me smile when I wear it ^_^
I changed the designs a lot. I omitted to make the back yoke. I took up the shoulders by an inch and both sides of bodice by a few inches. Many different styles can be arranged from this basic pattern. I think it's a great pattern.
Last weekend, I went to the museum to see some artworks and an exhibition. The red kimono and the giant tapestry in these photos are made from cow leather. These works are painted with crayons...It's fantastic! I wore the Hello-Kitty polo during the short trip, it fit just right and was really easy to move.
Fabric: 60" 1 3/8 (Navy), 60" 1 1/8(Green)
Total time spent: 8 hours
Beautiful!!!! Love both looks!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tee! I'm so glad to hear from you:)))
DeleteBoth pieces look great, especially the dress. You look amazing. Thanks for sharing the museum pictures. It's amazing how they can make such beautiful art with crayons!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your lovely comment:))) These artworks were interesting and HUGE! I was so amazed.
DeleteGreat fabric combinations,Eli and I LOVE the dress. The A line gives it an edge- must try it. WOW ,what a fabulous exhibition! Where did you see it?
ReplyDeleteThank you so much:) I've been to "The museum modern art, Gunma": http://www.mmag.pref.gunma.jp/exhibition/index.htm
DeleteThis museum in Gunma prefecture is close to Nagano:)
These look fantastic! I have stayed away from shirt plackets, but I really need to invest the time to learn how to do one--yours looks great!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Shirley! I am flatterd:) I really love these shirt plackets and collar.
DeleteI love the both styles. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I am glad you like them:)))
DeleteBoth looks are beautiful! You also know how to make just the right changes to the patterns to make them fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tomasa! I am pleased that hear from you. I am inspired by your blog, it's very helpful and informative:)
DeleteBoth look so goooood! That patterned panel pops up so well, I love that 'hidden Hello Kitty' fabric :) all the kids must envy you, haha!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Réka! I really love Liberty and Hello Kitty, they make me happy:)))
DeleteBoth garments are beautiful. I love the way you style them :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting my blog and praising me. I am happy hear from you:)
Deletepolos are among my favourite clothing items ... I am literally in love with your polo dress!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sasha! I am flatterd! You are sophisticate so these kinds of clothes look good on you;)
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