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Sewing: Western Show Shirt
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Western Show Shirt

The shirt

The shirt
Too cold to model it well!
Snaps keep it all neat
close up of collar accents

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
suitability »

Instructions

I don't sew the zipper right to the stretchy fabric, I make the facing wider and push a bit out to show then sew the zipper to the facing. This adds stability as well as an extra "punch" of color! I also add snaps to the inside of the cuffs so that they stay sharp looking when riding!
Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Costume

For: Women

Style: Mod, Traditional, Funky

Materials

Stretchy fabric, satin and a thrifted black leather skirt, flat jewels, sport zipper and crystals.

What was your inspiration?

My daughter needed a new shirt for showing and she picked out the fabrics. To buy a shirt like this is crazy expensive and I can whip one out for under $30 !

What are you most proud of?

The fit is really nice and I love the way the accents turned out!

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Make sure you pick the right type of stretchy fabric. If you pick one with not enough stretch, it won't fit!

 

19 comments

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Jessica Chadwick on craftsy.com
Jessica Chadwick
Feb 27, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
could you make me one for queening also do you have a phone #
Cowgirl24 on craftsy.com
Cowgirl24
Mar 16, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I will have time in the summer, when do you need?
Claudia Miller on craftsy.com
Claudia Miller
Craftsy Instructor
Sep 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Oooh! Very nice!
Cowgirl24 on craftsy.com
Cowgirl24
Mar 16, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!
Snazzy SewNsew on craftsy.com
Snazzy SewNsew
Sep 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow! I love this shirt and could imagine myself wearing it all the time!! Gorgeous colour and cut. Well done!
Cowgirl24 on craftsy.com
Cowgirl24
Sep 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! Hopefully, next month the DD can wear it in a horse show. She has only got to wear it the one time. I have made this shirt in many colors and different colored collars and cuffs. It usually turns out well, except for the one time I sewed the zipper inside out! The DD had to zip it from the inside because I wasn't ripping it out!
Cowgirl24 on craftsy.com
Cowgirl24
Oct 16, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!
Cowgirl24 on craftsy.com
Cowgirl24
Oct 16, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you!
peaprincess on craftsy.com
peaprincess
Mar 13, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I like this shirt so much! It's so stylish and so original. And you're so right when you say details like this would cost a fortune to buy RTW. Fantastic! And it looks wonderful on your daughter!
Cowgirl24 on craftsy.com
Cowgirl24
Mar 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much! It was nice to have her input too.
Cowgirl24 on craftsy.com
Cowgirl24
Mar 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! I had fun having her input for the colors and embellishments too. It was a team effort!
Jackie G. on craftsy.com
Jackie G.
Mar 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is stunning! I'd wear it around town! Where did you get the awesome fabric? You have inspired me! I am heading off to my swing room now. Thanks for sharing your project here.
peaprincess on craftsy.com
peaprincess
Mar 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Hey Jackie G...heading off to your swing room? Hehe...The mind boggles!
Jackie G. on craftsy.com
Jackie G.
Mar 13, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Oh rats! Auto fill got me again! Sewing room! Although, now you've put an idea in my head....
Cowgirl24 on craftsy.com
Cowgirl24
Mar 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much! I got the fabric at JoAnn's in the swim/dance section. It is a very stretchy material. The collar and cuffs are satin with heavy interfacing for crispness.
Jackie G. on craftsy.com
Jackie G.
Mar 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Did the pattern fit true to size or did you find you had to do much altering? It appears your daughter is slender and im wondering how this flattery would fit on a middle aged women's figure?
Cowgirl24 on craftsy.com
Cowgirl24
Mar 16, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
the pattern fit pretty true to size. I add a touch more to the size by having the zipper sewn to the facing. It just depends on how stretchy the fabric is, but the pattern explains how to test the strtchiness. You can also make this shirt in a less stretchy fabric and there is a different pattern in the envelope for a shirt like that. The website where you can buy the pattern also has a lot of photos of other shirts that others have made for even more ideas!! Hope this has helped!
Screaming Mimi on craftsy.com
Screaming Mimi
Mar 05, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very nice job. I actually made this same shirt for a client with a stretchy knit, and applique embellishments, so I know first hand what a time intensive project this "simple" shirt can turn in to! I think your accents are perfect for the fabric, color, and style of the shirt.
Cowgirl24 on craftsy.com
Cowgirl24
Mar 14, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you so much! I'd love to see your shirt if you have a pic of it!

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