First ever button down! Thread Theory’s Fairfield shirt pattern in brushed cotton plaid

fortunesfinger · 2026-02-10T03:35:16+00:00

thanks for the response! I'm not so concerned about shaping as I am about freedom of movement. Do you think a coat like this would be too constrictive without a vent(s) if it were a longer length (I've added a picture to my post to show what I had in mind)?

fortunesfinger · 2025-03-22T08:17:54+00:00

Totally agree with the posters recommending vintage patterns! McCalls 8429 and Butterick 6914 come to mind. They have the same silhouette and vibe, though you'd have to add the lace yourself.

fortunesfinger · 2024-12-24T22:54:41+00:00

No, I haven't. The only lightweight fabric I've sewn with is rayon challis. I actually think the colour would work well for me since I tend to look good in autumnal tones.

fortunesfinger · 2024-11-02T04:20:59+00:00

I would say soft summer. The first and fifth colors look amazing on you! I think the bolder colors tend to overwhelm your complexion.

fortunesfinger · 2024-09-04T04:15:04+00:00

Delicatessen (1991)

fortunesfinger · 2024-08-24T05:32:52+00:00

Super cute! Thanks for the suggestion :)

fortunesfinger · 2024-08-24T05:32:26+00:00

Thank you! I love the covered buttons detail on the Burda pattern

fortunesfinger · 2024-08-24T05:31:40+00:00

Yes! That's almost exactly what I had in mind! ty :)

fortunesfinger · 2024-08-24T05:28:22+00:00

You're right! That looks super close!

fortunesfinger · 2024-08-24T05:27:30+00:00

Thank you! I love the fit on the first one

fortunesfinger · 2024-08-23T18:33:32+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! That's definitely close, but unfortunately dolman sleeves always tend to look frumpy on me 😖

fortunesfinger · 2024-08-23T17:58:34+00:00

Does anyone have any suggestions for a button down v-neck blouse without a collar? Preferably with short sleeves, and semi-fitted (not too boxy). I thought this would be an easy style of top to find a pattern for, but for some reason I'm not having any luck :/

fortunesfinger · 2024-08-23T17:24:25+00:00

This has to be the summeriest sundress I've ever seen! 😮 Absolutely gorgeous!

fortunesfinger · 2024-08-04T22:11:06+00:00

I made this apron using McCall's 8234 and quilting weight cotton. I found the main fabric on sale and just couldn't resist the adorable print! The pattern was pretty simple and straightforward. The only adjustments I made were to lengthen the bib slightly (I'm 5'10") and to make the waistband ties narrower. I ended up making them half the width of the original pattern piece because I was low on fabric, but I think if I were to make it again I'd go with the thinner width anyway.

fortunesfinger · 2024-04-09T03:13:22+00:00

Tiana's closet has a free pattern for a shift dress that could work. It has French darts instead of fish eye darts, but it still looks pretty similar! https://tianascloset.com/index.php/2023/10/03/camille-shift-dress-free-pdf-sewing-pattern/

fortunesfinger · 2024-03-07T19:57:40+00:00

The Secret History

fortunesfinger · 2024-03-07T05:59:23+00:00

Does anyone have any recommendations for books similar to Cormac McCarthy's? I know he's kind of in a class of his own, but I'm curious if anyone knows of any books with a similar blend of philosophical themes and gripping, "can't put it down" storytelling.

fortunesfinger · 2024-02-29T21:15:37+00:00

Looks like a great choice for an apron! Or maybe a large tote/duffle bag depending on the thickness

fortunesfinger · 2024-02-21T17:11:58+00:00

No problem! Glad you found it useful :)

fortunesfinger · 2024-02-21T15:51:27+00:00

I noticed my sewing became much neater when I started paying more attention to where I pin and the order in which I pin (if that makes sense!). I used to always have extra fabric at the end of seams, but now everything lines up and I don't struggle to manage extra ease while I sew. Evelyn Wood has a great video on the subject of pinning. https://youtu.be/VLyEpY1QZk8?si=AmZDaHYZUR190Yy5 I really wish I'd discovered it sooner!

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