First stop on the rushed wardrobe pieces is the Liberty Thea Boho Shirt (view D). Though to be honest, I really haven't rushed at all. I have rescued a pink poly crepe-y fabric with little indigo birds all over it and some dark mussel shell type buttons from my stash.
I have made it sleeveless rather than have the short sleeve. The fabric is slightly sheer but I'm leaving it unlined to keep it airy. I'm also omitting the button placket so that my lovely buttons will be on show. There is supposed to be a bow at the neck in view D, which I think I may make in a contrast fabric. I have added 3 cm into the gathers on the front yoke.
This version went together as well as the last version I made. The fabric itself is a little slippery and puckering here and there but not too bad - I do love the little birds on it! To make it sleeveless, I bound the sleeve openings with bias binding and turned it to the inside.
Why is it that I was happy to just leave this on the dummy without it's hem done for a week? I always do that, I seem to run out of steam when it comes to the final hurdle. I forced my way through it this morning and have a new pink blouse to add to my wardrobe. I think I'm going without the necktie after all... In hindsight, this fabric needed some interfacing on the placket but I am generally pleased with how it turned out. Most importantly, it fits me!
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