For my final #MinervaMake of 2020, I fancied challenging myself! I decided to go for a classic button-up shirt by Sewaholic and paired it with a few metres of this quirky cotton poplin by Art Gallery fabrics [gifted to me from Minerva].

Let's talk about fabric first, because isn't this print just so fun? This Art Gallery Cotton Poplin has such a bold palette of turquoise and fuchsia crystals on a taupe background, and the print is non-directional -- as if the crystals have been scattered in all directions! I am a little in love with the Art Gallery poplins (make sure you check out my other #MinervaMake from earlier in December) as they are really good-quality: soft to the touch, not too weighty, a smooth hand and super-easy to sew with 😊 Don't forget though that these poplins tend to be on a narrow bolt; this is only a 110cm wide, so I made sure the Granville shirt pattern was also suitable for narrow fabric options.

I have seen so many versions of the Granville shirt and decided to whip one up. It is a fitted button-up shirt with a collar and collar stand, back princess seams, optional front pockets, and tailored plackets and cuffs -- although I went off-pattern for the sleeves and subbed in the 'View D' sleeves from my beloved McCalls 6996. There is quite a lot of ease factored into the pattern, so I decided against making any major fitting adjustments and just graded between sizes between my bust and waist. I think when I make this shirt again (I want to conquer the tower plackets!), I will probably make my usual FBA to get an even better fit on the bust; Sewaholic patterns are proportioned for a smaller bust/waist and larger hips, which is certainly not my figure! I finished it off with a handful of hot-pink buttons that have been in my stash for a little while.

I am loving my finished shirt and I have been wearing it under my snuggly jumpers -- having the bright crystals on the collar peak out is a fun look!

Thanks for reading and happy sewing until next time!
Rose
Gold & Silver Stitches

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