It’s a bummer when the crafting fights us. You certainly won the battle, though!
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It turned out very nice, despite the difficulties. You did a great job with the point of the collar; I would never have known you altered it. Very cute!
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@endymion I thought I was being so clever, balancing the rose and the star/black skull, but they did not, in fact balance at all! Time to make it disappear.
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The kids liked it. Funny story. I wasn’t sure, after I put it on this morning, if the skulls were entirely okay for school. I had 4th and 5th grade today–the oldest ones that I teach. I asked the 5th graders, “Do you think this shirt is inappropriate for school, with the skulls?” They all said, oh, no, it’s not like it has BLOOD or GUNS. And then one girl asked, sympathetically, “Why? Did you get called in to have a chat with Mr. H- [head of school] about it?” ;).
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Hahahaha! Your title is so fitting for this frustrating (to you) project. I think you came out on top! Love the fabric.
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And every single person in that school has a skull IN THEIR HEAD! Right now!
Hehe! That’s great!
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It turned out great!
Thanks for sharing your honest progress story…goes to prove that even experienced seamstresses have bad sewing days! Glad you persisted!
Sounds like you have a good group of kids!
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This is simply magical! I think you made a stunning shirt despite the difficulties. Maybe they even made it better!
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@AIMR Fifth grade is such a sweetspot–they’ve developed emotional intelligence, but the hormones haven’t really kicked in yet. I love them best.
Imagine them imagining what happens when adults get in trouble. Getting sent to THE OFFICE ;).
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I always thought that if I ever were to teach, that is the grade I would want! My fifth grade teacher was the best I ever had and I still remember her fondly!
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Congrats! This fall-tastic project is one of this week’s featured projects!
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This shirt is so well done! You pushed through all the difficulties and came up with something amazing!
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With your mad pattern-altering skills, I bet you could sew a really great top for the current site-wide challenge!
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I had to search out another rose to compare and no, you cannot tell! Glad you didn’t get in trouble for wearing it. LOL!
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Your endeavors paid off because this top is AWESOME!!
great shirt!
Thank you for sharing your travails. Makes me realize that I’m not the only one who struggles.
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That’s a great shirt with great fabric AND you have matching pants. It’s all a win.
I think everyone here knows the frustration. I managed to stop myself before making a glueing error yesterday only to find out I missed a whole step. “Flipping seriously??” Was shouted. Now I know how to frame it instead of “I should have…” turn into “Next time, I will remember to put the batting in then glue it.” Helps my brain, anyway.
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I am kind of in love witb this shirt. Great job!
It may have given you trouble, but the finished product looks great! I like both your pattern and fabric choices, they work really well together, especially with your alterations!
I really love this shirt, haunted or not. The fabric was a good choice and I really love the neckline.