ceep
December 27, 2025, 2:19am
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This one took me a day to lay out—the fabric doesn’t have an easily discernible repeat.
The second day I fiddled with the rick-rack striped fabric working out the pleated neck trim.
The third day I started sewing, and the fourth day I finished it. The pleated neckline and front placket took more time than the rest of the sewing, I think.
Fabric is Robert Kaufman, How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Pattern: New Look 6374.
This pattern has panels on the front below the shoulder. I used them as little frames for characters.
I borrowed from another pattern to create long sleeves with button cuffs.
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AIMR
December 27, 2025, 2:25am
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It turned out quite lovely! I didn’t realize the trim was actually fabric! Pleating it makes it even more unique!
Tapestry
December 27, 2025, 3:09am
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That pleating adds the perfect detail and pulls the whole shirt together. Lovely work!
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AntBee
December 27, 2025, 11:33am
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Amazing. I seriously hope all these creations are being kept for posterity somewhere when you retire them from your wearables.
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MistressJennie
December 27, 2025, 12:35pm
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Cindy
December 27, 2025, 1:10pm
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I’ve always been in awe of your fabric matching skills, now you pleat rick-rack and nail that, wow!
WOW! This is a WONDERFUL way to utilize that ric rac stripe! And those pleats! The body print is so fun and festive and I like that it takes just an extra beat to recognize this as a Christmas shirt.
ceep
December 27, 2025, 6:04pm
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@TheMistressT It’s giving me fiesta vibes, a bit.
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Your blouse is so fun and festive! Your sewing is, as always, impeccable. The rickrack fabric really complements the Grinch print.
thanate
December 29, 2025, 4:58pm
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This– I’m fascinated by a fabric made to look like rows of rickrack!
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MistressJennie
December 31, 2025, 6:59pm
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Congratulations! Your beautiful creation is a Featured Project this week! What a great way to ring in the New Year. 