liesl’s recital shirts
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Not long after our new Recital Shirt sewing pattern began taking shape, I had an idea for a version I wanted to create for myself. I decided to experiment with a fabric that might seem unexpected: silk organza. Why? Well, there’s something about its crispness, translucency, and slightly unruly nature that really appeals to me. In fact, it’s a bit ironic that the organza doesn’t look particularly sheer in these photos, because the first time I wore it, my daughter insisted I needed to wear a camisole underneath. I thought it would be fun to play around with the transparency of the fabric—maybe pair it with a champagne-colored bra that would peek through the sides and back of the shirt due to the pleats. But my daughter wasn’t having it. (Clearly, I need to embrace this pre-teen “embarrassed-by-mom†phase because it seems like it’s here to stay.) So yes, I ended up wearing a camisole with it—this time.
Here’s the photo of the outfit:
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Anyway, back to the organza. It holds a crease beautifully, which made it a pleasure to work with, though it lacks any cross-grain stretch, so I had to adjust the facings accordingly. If you decide to try this yourself, use the regular collar and cuff pattern pieces for the facings instead of the specific facing pieces. Additionally, since the fabric is both sheer and prone to fraying, you need to think carefully about how to handle the seam allowances, especially since they’re visible. For the sides and princess seams, I opted for French seams. For the other seams (collar, cuffs, yoke), I trimmed the allowances to about 1/8 inch and finished them with a tiny zigzag stitch. I also added an extra layer of organza as interfacing in the cuffs and collar. Nothing too complicated—just a few thoughtful adjustments to make it work.
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Sewing with organza was a fun challenge, and it took a bit longer than usual, but it was definitely worth it. And speaking of worth it, this shirt is such a joy to wear! I love styling it casually with my ripped and torn jeans, but it also looks fantastic with dressier trousers or pencil skirts. Every time I wear it, I get tons of compliments. I think it would look amazing paired with my formal tartan skirt for the holidays—I may need to throw a party just to test it out!
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But wait, there’s more! I also made the shirt in denim chambray, and it’s quickly become a staple in my wardrobe. I probably wear it at least twice a week. For this version, I used Robert Kaufman’s Folsom Crosshatch Denim. My favorite way to wear it is with black trousers or a pencil skirt. Speaking of pencil skirts, I’ll share more about the one I paired it with next week. The shirt is long enough to look good untucked or in a half-tuck, but it also looks polished when tucked in properly—just the way shirts should be worn.
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So there you have it: two Recital Shirts made from fabrics on opposite ends of the spectrum—denim and silk. Have you tried this pattern yet? I highly recommend it. Let me know what you think!
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