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I'm excited to share my finished Archer Popover today! I am so proud of the way this garment turned out.
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When Grainline Studio's released the popover variation pack to go with their popular Archer Button Up Shirt pattern, I knew I had to make it. I was never super interested in the original Archer, only because I never wear button up shirts. I always liked seeing the finished garments, but didn't think I'd wear one. The popover version though, was right up my alley!
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Instead of buttons going all the way down the front of the shirt, the popover variation features a placket and buttons that only go halfway down. I feel like this makes the shirt feel a bit more casual.
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I dove in headfirst with my first one and cut it out of some hoarded Robert Kaufman Chambray Union fabric. It's really soft and the dots are just too sweet.
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This shirt took me 8 months to make, start to finish. Almost all of that time was spent procrastinating. There were a lot of steps in making this shirt that I had never done before (inserting a placket, make a collar, etc), so I would work on it a little and then set it aside. I don't know what I was worried about! The instructions were easy to follow, and when I needed extra help, the Archer Sew-Along on the Grainline Studio blog helped fill in the gaps.
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It was definitely a labor of love, with all the little pretty details. I'm happy to say that it was all worth it. I've already worn this shirt a ton. It's so comfortable and it looks a little nicer than my usual weekday top. I've been wearing it with the sleeves rolled up.
I already have fabric picked out for another one. Hopefully it won't take me 8 months to make!
Happy Sewing!
It turned out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteExcellent choice of fabric for this style. Looks very professional and fits you well. Good Job!
ReplyDeleteYou look great in it! I too am so fearful of garment sewing. I procrastinated on one project for 2 years before cutting that fabric for quilting instead. I love that shirt though and the loose casual fit.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job and it looks comfy.
ReplyDeleteYou did a beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteLooks great on you! Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job for your first-time shirt! That's a steep learning curve. I love your fabric choice, it's perfect for that pattern.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great make! I love the look of this so much more than a shirt--you're tempting me to make one of my own. When we finally get to spring here in Maine, I'd love to pack up my turtlenecks and wear one :)
ReplyDeleteI love it too, Jeni!
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful on you
Merry Christmas
Oh, and to add. I also have three blouses unfinished.
ReplyDeleteI hope to finish them next year. This past 6 months left a huge hole in my heart and I am still feeling my way around that ❤️️
Beautiful job! Perfect fabric!
ReplyDeleteYou are quite an accomplished garment sewist, Jeni. This shirt is beyond beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love that fabric!
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