Green shirt now has finished

The green shirt is now finished.
It has cuffs at the elbow which can be folded back (as shown) or worn down. Fabric ties inside on the right, and outside on the left hold it closed. I am really pleased how this has come out, and happy that I persevered to get a wearable garment, and not be put off by the problems I had to start with.

This now brings my stash sewing up to 20 metres (including the lime top) so I am well on course for my 40 metre total by the end of March.

Green shirt now has collar

The green shirt now has a collar which actually makes it look a lot more shirt like.

 

I still need to do cuffs or sleeve bands on the sleeves and some little ties.

I only have small scraps of fabric left over, so am having to be very creative.

Progress on green print blouse

Well after a few modifications, here's where I have got to with the green print blouse.
The front wrap gaped, so I cut the finish off and gathered the front up and added a narrow band. This now fits better against the chest.
I have not yet added the collar stand and collar, or decided what I am doing about cuffs. I also need to make some new narrow tie ends for the ends of the bands to get tied to - currently pinned.

I think this fabric works well for the theme of 'Botanical Garden' so I am persevering with it.
This is based on a pattern in March 2010 Burda magazine - no 122.