Black & White Shirt

I get slightly obsessed sometimes. Like in the instance of shirt-making. And skirt-making. And baby-outfit-making. And other "-makings." It's just how I am. If I find a shirt I like at the store, I buy multiples. In different colors. In the same colors. Whatever. I can't tell you how many short-sleeved white tees I own.

So, this shirt is no exception. I know you know what it is. Simplicity 3835. Again. (Somehow I'm not even embarrassed to admit it either.)

This is my fourth attempt. I used Alexander Henry's Arvika fabric, which was bought for a skirt, when I was in my skirt-making phase. I really love the design on the fabric. In fact, I might need a skirt, too. (Not to wear together though.)

I had some issues with this shirt. You would think after making it three previous times, and it being a very simple pattern, it would be perfect. But it's not. I made it during commercials of a show Joe and I were watching, so I was only working in 3-4 minute increments and I was rushing and distracted. But really, that's no excuse.

First, the neck elastic is too big and it is a little gapy around my neck. It's like a boatneck. (More than I like. It will need to be fixed before warmer weather approaches.)

At one point around the neckline, I sewed the casing a little too narrow. While the elastic fit through, it doesn't gather as much at that spot. (An easy fix.)

And, along the bottom hem, I guess part of the double-rolled hem didn't double. Still an easy fix. But it will make me nuts until it is fixed.

I'm not making any promises, but I'm really going to try to stop making this shirt soon ... Well, at least until spring or summer.