Sewing Projects: Two Summer Shirts

I don't often make shirts, but I really should since, as much as I love dresses, I probably do end up wearing jeans and shirts more often.  And I'm slowly venturing into the world of knits, only took me 6 months to start after getting a serger.  They are wonderful though.  I shall be making more!

The first is a pattern from a Burda magazine.  Made out of some sort of baby silk stuff from Joann's.  Wonderful fabric!   With some sequin trim that I may or may not have melted a little during the process.  It is a bit low cut but not 'flashy' if you know what I mean.  It is a tunic length and just plain serged around the hem, gives it an edge?  y/n?  The great thing with sergers is that sometimes laziness can look planned ;P  But I got it done in time for our Memorial Day BBQ!  It was supposed to be made with jersey, but I didn't.  And it still fit fine even without a zipper.

Second is a simplicity pattern I think.  I absolutely adore cowls.  The shirt turned out a bit big and I had to take it in a bunch, but it works.  I'll make a smaller size next time though.  One would think that when a pattern is made for jersey it would take out a bit of the ease.  The jersey is some of the softest stuff I have ever felt!  Wonderful.  Should be for $9 a yard while on clearance!  Thankfully I can make a shirt out of one yard!

I've got two dresses that are finished that I have yet to take pictures of and I have a few more that I've started and one that I am currently making a pattern for.  Busy busy!


~Nikki