Jasika Nicole

Jasika Nicole Instagram – Either my neck has grown since the last time I made this pattern or I somehow mixed up my pattern pieces and made it too tight to button the neck comfortably- regardless, I’m not really a Top Button Buttoner™️ so this has been a non-issue for me- I just left off the neck button and hole and voila 😂! I’ve also realized over the years that, though I love the tailored look of collared shirts, they have a tendency to make my neck disappear, while band collars make it look slightly longer, just a smidge more graceful. This is of course a personal preference- while I think pretty much all fashion “rules” are complete bologna, I think it’s also important to wear what makes you feel like a bad bitch, and band collars do just that. That’s not to say I won’t ever wear or make a standard collared shirt again, but I like having staple design details in my arsenal that I can always rely on to give me a fit that I love. I used TNT Butterick 5526 for this shirt which has several classic views included (I’m a big fan of the princess seam view too!) and I sized down to an 8 to avoid dealing with the all the weird excess ease. It fits perfectly in the body but again, I might need to adjust that neckline if I want a button at the top! I bought these buttons at some secondhand shop a while back and never imagined I would use them but they look so cool with this shirt- a nice pop of design. The plaid cotton voile in red/blue from @wearethefabricstore was delightful to sew- it’s very lightweight and floaty and has a bit of transparency to it but it doesn’t feel see-through at all- the graphic print does a good job of covering up what is underneath. It’s excellent both for layering in cooler months (as I’ve done here) and I plan to wear it alone in hotter climates because the fabric is just so breezy and breathable. And as my friend Cyndi told me, it’s the perfect bright red for the lunar new year! I’ve paired the shirt with my #jennyoveralls by @closetcorepatterns adjusted for a slim, straight leg. | Posted on 26/Jan/2023 04:14:52