i kinda lost track of time and didn't realize that may was nearly over when i started this shirt. oops. anyway, i used the "dark secrets" blouse pattern from "twinkle sews."
the shirt was meant to loose and billowy, with poofy balloon sleeves. however, the pattern didn't account for a shortie like me, and thus the sleeves were like bat-wings. ie, when i raised my arm, the whole shirt lifted up. also like a flying squirrel. not ideal for a teacher like me.
thus, i took in the sides a bit, and actually cut out sleeves. instead of black swiss dot silk chiffon, as recommended by the pattern, i opted for a black swiss dot cotton. no thanks to sewing with silk. the neckline had pretty latticework with gold studs at the intersections.
the balloon sleeves were borderline ridiculous, but i'm secretly a huge fan. i wore the top today, on my last day of school, with april's chevron-striped skirt!
'round back, there's a keyhole at the neck, with a cute gold button.
i only got 2 compliments from kids, hehe. oh well. i dig it. i'll wear it out this weekend!
stay tuned for june's garment, which hopefully will be a new dress, in time for graduation...
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