I decided to use up the rest of my stripe material that was originally just going to be for totes. =) Since there wasn't enough for the long sleeves, I opted to use the shorter sleeves. Not wanting them as the pattern showed them, I shortened them some and added an elastic casing.Over all, I like the pattern. I took in 2 inches on each side after I sewed it up ... it was so roomy it would have made a perfect full-trimester pregnancy shirt! =) It still is quite blousey in the middle of the shirt, so I'll probably add some fabric or ribbon ties in the back. Since the back has a gathered yoke like the front, I would think darts would look a little funny, maybe?
But I like it enough to put my Emmeline apron over it. My only issue then was that I had to make sure I didn't get it dirty when baking in the kitchen this morning! =)
I made some Apple Nut Muffins. They are pretty much the only muffins I make anymore; they're that good! All I do is add an apple (pared, peeled, and chopped of course) and some cinnamon to my favorite batter, and then make the topping of brown sugar, cinnamon and chopped walnuts. 
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Oh that is so cute! I love the stripey shirt. :) I can see why you took some fullness out, but I think it looks just fine the way it is now, nice and comfortable. I think I might copy the style, if you don't mind. :D A fuller blouse portion WOULD make a great pregnancy shirt!!
I like your hair in two braids. :)
Cute shirt...darts probably would look funny with a gathered top so a tie might be better, but honestly it doesn't look bad. I like the neckline.
Sarah,
Thanks! I can't remember the last time I had a striped shirt. It's kida fun. =) Sure! I don't mind if you want to copy the style. =)
Rachel,
Why thankyou. =) It does have a way of making me feel (and look?) 10 years younger, though, so I don't do my hair like that very often.
I have this pattern on top of the stack of projects for my dd. Your's turned out so cute, I'm going to get going on hers! Great job!
Loral
that is a cute shirt! :) I really like the way you changed the sleeves with a soft band of elastic (doesn't look to 'poofy' if I shall say :) I think darts might look funny, like you said - and that ties would probably look nice. maybe ribbon ties? or is that what you already said? :) The way you adjusted the fullness of the shirt turned out nice, I don't like a shirt that hangs like a bag either. :) It would make a nice maternity shirt too...cute ideas!!!
Dont'ya just LOVE that emmeline apron pattern! I made 3 recently for 2 craft fairs and I wish that I had made more - they sold like hotcakes.
Thanks ladies!
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