The button holes and buttons were the only part waiting to get done this morning, so I jumped right in and didn't stop until it was finished. I was terrified that I would cut through the stitches on a button hole, or that I would stitch it all wrong. The last time I was supposed to use button holes, by direction of a pattern, I gave up and just sewed the buttons on and decided it couldn't come unbottoned. I was too scared to mess up the so-far-so-good project to go and explore the unknown. With a button-up shirt, it turns out it's not so simple!
And I took a close-up to show the design and color a little better, too!
So far, this is my most accomplished Sew & Tell! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone else's finished projects this week!
Love that paisley! And button holes freak me out too. But not as bad as zippers.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness - I am thoroughly impressed!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I really love the fabric. I'm uneasy about buttons but have a dress needing ME to just sit don and get it done too! you inspired me to FINISH UP already...
ReplyDeleteTerrific! Great shirt-you should be proud!
ReplyDeleteOh, I've never done buttonholes-scary things! I did finally learn to put in zippers (on pillow backs) two years ago! :)
Nice job! We told you you could do it! This is great and you did a fantastic job. It is so special have someone wear something that you made just for them, and have them like it! Congrats!!!!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo, Jen!!! Great job!! And a good trick for buttonholes - you can always "practice" on a paper napkin - I usually have to do this because I can't ever remember which direction my buttonholer goes (whether I have to put the fabric edge toward the front or back of the buttonholer!) Also, get a very sharp pair of small scissors (like 2" blades) to cut your buttonholes with and you're less likely to cut something you shouldn't.
ReplyDeletegreat shirt!!!! amazing finish
ReplyDeleteOMG...that's is a perfect finishing and what a gorgeous fabric
ReplyDeleteGreat shirt. Buttonholes aren't so daunting after you have done a few, one after the other. i amde a bunch of throw cushions with buttons on the back. I was much better by the end.
ReplyDeletewell done! glad you got it finished:-)
ReplyDeleteSew talented!!! Great shirt!! Way to work it!
ReplyDeleteWay to go! The shirt looks terrific, and Ben seems quite happy with it. :-) I can relate to your feeling about buttonholes. I'm trying to transition from quilting to sewing, and buttonholes are definitely intimidating. But I did my first ones yesterday and they turned out okay! :-)
ReplyDeleteVery accomplished, indeed! I love that fabric. What a great guy. I think this is the one area where my husband might not trust me so much. (And rightly so.)
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