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Grainline Studio: 31004 (Archer Shirt) - Type:Tops

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froggiegirl


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3/15/13 9:57 PM

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Grainline Studio Pattern Info

Pattern Rating:

Great Wardrobe Builder

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Available for sale on PR: $10.50 (See envelope)

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Fabric:

Cotton Batiste [See other projects in this fabric]

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Pattern Description:
The Archer Button Up is a loosely fitting button up shirt with long sleeves. View A has angled cuffs and a back pleat at yoke. View B has straight cuffs and a gathered lower back detail.

Pattern Sizing:
0-18

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, I only made a few minor style changes.

Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes, I had no problems with the instructions. (Disclaimer, I've sewn several button down shirts so I pretty much know what to do anyway.)

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I love the pockets and the cuffs with angled edges. Overall a great pattern.

Fabric Used:
Cotton Batiste inherited from my grandmother's stash.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
A few style changes were made.
1. I went with a sewn on button band on both sides of the shirt.
2. Narrowed the cuff width about 1/2".
3. Gave the side seams a gentle curve so that it had a little less ease at the waist.

All my fitting changes are explained in this blog post.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes I am going to sew it again. This time in silk for the official Archer sew-a-long.

Conclusion:
Classic button down shirt with several customizable options. I plan on making a few for my closet.

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	PattyE said... Great shirt...that's a good color for you too. 3/15/13 11:25 PM
	clayqueen said... So nicely done! See you in the sewalong :D 3/16/13 0:28 AM
	Danmar said... very nicely done--looks store bought 3/16/13 9:51 AM
	Heatherrique said... Fab looking shirt! 3/16/13 11:40 AM
	Judy Kski said... Great looking shirt. Your topstitching is beautiful. I noticed you didn't TS the cuffs. Was that intentional? Thanks for all the great fitting tips on your blog. 3/16/13 1:09 PM
	froggiegirl said... Thanks everyone! Judy to answer your question about top stitching the cuffs I ran out of thread and decided they looked fine as is. :) 3/16/13 2:43 PM