Often made in a slightly more casual cloth and usually in a unique printed pattern, short sleeve dress shirts can be a ton of fun
MATERIALS USED: Rayon/Lycra leopard print jersey from Mood Very light weight, fusible interfacing from SIL Threads Snug Hug rayon seam binding FLAT PATTERN TISSUE ADJUSTMENTS: These are my typical adjustments that I make to every pattern before beginning to sew: Lowered bust dart 1" Lengthened bodice 1" above apex, done at same time as lowering dart Graded to size 14 at hip Shortened the shorter length by 5 to fit within my fabric
For smart-casual, experiment with pink or lavender
Ironing It is often considered an onerous and unpleasant task to iron a dress shirt, but when done properly and in an efficient manner, ironing a shirt, just like ironing any garment, is a simple and easy-to-do task that will ensure that your dress shirt looks its very best
Fabric: 50% Misto Cotton, 50% Polyester