linen wrap shirt

Years ago I used to wear Gap wrap shirts and jeans almost exclusively outside of work.  Then I started wearing more dresses.  And also finding jeans was hard.  But I loved those wrapped shirts.

An artist friend of mine introduced me to a Korean clothes designer who spoke about how she designs her clothes on the traditional Han Bok.  Making everyday clothes that were modern and traditional at the same time.  She spoke about how the clothes were based on rectangles so less fabric was wasted.

I decided to try to make myself a wrap shirt.  I took my favorite sheath dress pattern.  Yes, dress pattern.  I cut out one back and two fronts.  I then I sloped the front to make it wrap. I added a shawl collar and long sleeves.  A tie and a button for two different closures. 

I used linen from Sand Snow Linen from Etsy.  I bought two of their scrap bundles thinking quilt but the pieces of fabric that put in those bundles let me cut out the whole body of the shirt.  It is a coarse weave then most of the linens I have in my stash and it has a wonderful drape.

I really love this shirt.  If I make another, it will be slightly different because I did not use a true pattern.  The measurements and the fabrics will be a bit different.  I have traveled in this shirt and it is very comfortable for traveling.  Or wearing around the house.  I have two wrap skirts that I like wearing with it.  In this picture, I am wearing it with stretch jeans.  I still have not found the jeans I used to like to wear.  Oh well.  I may end making those in the end too!

Life matters.  I keep thinking that it is getting to a place where I may have a bit of a schedule but it is every changing.  Being comfortable with change and having patience are themes for this year.