Project Number One Again
I said it might take me a month to take a picture of this shirt. But it only took me two weeks. 
At first I was only going to show the above picture. But then I thought it’d be nice to see it on me, to compare to the last one. I actually quite like this length, makes it easier to get into my pockets or to pull up my pants which seem to be constantly falling down (I need better fitting pants).
I used linen and I have to say I’m not used to the wrinklyness. I mean I’m not some neat freak, FAR FROM IT. I don’t obsessively iron or do much ironing at all to be honest. In fact I think the only ironing I do is in relation to my sewing. 
I am used to wearing fabrics that don’t wrinkle like this, cottons and knits. How come the 100% cotton I buy from the fabric store is so stiff unlike the 100% cotton clothes I buy from a clothing store? Ok off the subject. I’m easily distracted. Back to the shirt.
The length isn’t the only thing I changed. I didn’t put elastic in the sleeves. I’m not sure about it though. It’s a little floppy. The next time I make this, I won’t change the sleeves from the original pattern. Because yes, I quite like this pattern and I will be making it again.
Are you sick of seeing the incarnations of this shirt? Well if you are, prepare to hurl. Because I think I HAVE to make this at least two more times. I have two more alterations in mind and then I will be satisfied. I think.
I think the sleeves look good belled like that.
I thought I liked the longer blue one until I saw this one. Yes, I think maybe it is better just a little shorter. I like seeing all the variations! I can’t wait to see more.
And what a surprise, when I came back from clicking on the blue one, to find a new cartoon for the day!! Weird timing.
“How come the 100% cotton I buy from the fabric store is so stiff unlike the 100% cotton clothes I buy from a clothing store?”
This is because the fabric has a coating on it to help keep it clean and lock in the dyes. That coating also helps with putting the fabric on the bolt, because it stiffer instead of soft and floppy. I sew with 100% cotton all the time and it always feels much softer after a few washings, cause the coating has been washed off. I hope this helps!
What a great shirt. I liked the blue one as well, but this one is wonderful. Just the right length and I love the color.
And I’ve always wondered about the 100% cotton thing as well. Makes sense.
This one’s really nice. I love linen to sew and to wear. You get used to the wrinkle-ness after a while.
hi! don’t laugh, but we are the starch capital of homes in North America – we discovered this awesome starch made by Niagra – it comes in a red/burgundy can and made specifically for fabrics that have a softer hand. It works wonders on rayon, linen, very soft cottons, etc. It helps flatten the fabric but not make it stiff. My best results are lightly spray the fabric with water, THEN with the starch to help it absorb more, then iron right away! Enjoy!
Your site is terrific!
Hi, I jumped over here from, “I Have To Say” to look at the 3-tiered skirt instructions. Tomorrow I am hosting a sewing bee for making skirts for children in Mexico. I’m using your instructions for measurements, I hope that’s okay. I just realized I probably should have asked first since I’m posting them on a wall! sorry. My little girl looks to be about the same age as yours, I’m looking forward to making one for her after we do the ones for the Mexico kids!