I thought I had better let you know that I am still doing some. Above is the half hap in the lovely August-heather colours, which is coming along nicely - and, of course, looking like a purpley blob. The magic of blocking!
Here is the FO. Absolutely GORGEOUS fabric - poplin crisp, firm and silky. From Croft Mill, my favourite fabric suppliers. Their fabrics are mostly manufacturers' leftovers so, as well as being modestly priced, they are able to supply all sorts of things that never turn up in mainstream fabric shops - where else would you find the rainproofed anorak fabric, which kept my children dry? And brushed cotton sweatshirting, and Egyptian cotton sheeting, and all sorts of other goodies. It is worth getting on their mailing list for the leaflet which is an entertaining read even if you are not after fabrics right now.
I have made this pattern a few times - I do like the cuffs you can wear them as shown above or folded back
If I had thought harder as I was cutting out I could have had a perfect match of the stripes but I rather like the effect they make as they are. Since I kept meaning to show the buttons to Vivienne, and forgot every time, HERE is one.
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Beautiful buttons, and just right with the severity of the shirt.
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