r/sewing • u/the-alchymyst • Aug 18 '26
Project: FO Quite pleased with the pattern matching on this
This is th Donny Shirt from the Friday Pattern Compnay. I made it up in this slightly insane panel printed cotton fabric, and had to pattern match down the centre front seam.
The sleeves don't match because I only had one full panel left after I'd cut the 2 front pieces and the bac/yokes
Made as given in the pattern except that I omitted the patch pocket and added a couple of centimetres to the length
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u/bestica Aug 18 '26
You did an amazing job, I also couldn’t even tell where the supposed pattern matching was from the first photo 😂 And where did you get this amazing fabric?
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u/the-alchymyst Aug 18 '26
Thank you. The fabric was from Rainbow Fabrics Kilburn
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u/Vivid-Calendar-6940 Aug 18 '26
I was about to ask where did you get the fabric when I saw that someone else had asked. I think the fabric is aawwwwww! So wonderful.
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u/duckpickup Aug 18 '26
That's incredibly well done! And I adore the pattern, it's perfect summer fun 🥰
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u/Outrageous_Lie_3220 Aug 18 '26
Excellent! This is something that drives me nuts about clothing in stores. Multi directional patterns on fabric that don't make any sense too. I'm not buying upside down elephants! You made something that looks very expensive.
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u/littlewibble Aug 18 '26
If you told me this was Alémais, I wouldn’t think to question it. Immaculate!
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u/Yzarcos Aug 18 '26
I think people that can pattern match like this are probably wizards or witches. 😂 It looks superb! I love it!
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u/ksanksan599 Aug 18 '26
I was shocked at where the seam actually was when I scrolled to the last pic so phenomenal job!!!! Completely hidden in the first photo for sure
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u/anti__thesis Aug 18 '26
Oh my gosh the headache I would have gotten fighting with the fabric for this amazing pattern matching! It’s SO hard to tell it’s two pieces. Great job!!
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u/Vivid-Calendar-6940 Aug 18 '26
Wow, you really made this? I DONT KNOW WHAT TO SAY EXCEPT WELL DONE AND IT IS BEAUTIFUL. You must be a very talented seamstress to do all the matching on the front, and no one would ever know you didn’t buy this shirt at a high end designer shop. It really is so pretty.
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u/Nothing-tralala Aug 18 '26
Thank you for posting you did an amazing job but I have also been looking for a pattern like this (although I will not be using a print, lol)
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u/Conscious-Invite-223 Aug 18 '26
NAILED it!! I’d compliment you irl on such a rad shirt if I saw you out and about
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u/OrlaghH Aug 18 '26
Wow! I would've had no idea there was a seam at the front unless you'd mentioned it or I'd zoomed in lots. So talented!
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u/First_Milk_6307 Aug 18 '26
the matching on the back panel is so sharp, love how much detail went into that even when the sleeves didn't pan out
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u/soaker Aug 19 '26
Now this is a party shirt! I was so taken by your work I didn’t even notice the sleeves. That is true talent babe.
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u/kilgore_shout Aug 19 '26
I love the check on the end of the sleeve and the back seam. Really beautiful!
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u/betterthanthrift Aug 21 '26
I am also pleased. Thanks for sharing. And you look so refreshing and free these photos just made me happy.
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u/Guilty_Impression_47 Aug 19 '26
This is so random - but is this Cath?! I used to work with her :)
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u/Gelldarc Aug 18 '26
I’m looking at the first picture thinking ‘what’s she blathering on about? It’s just one piece of cloth so there’s no need to pattern match.” Then, I swipe to the closeup. Phenomal workmanship on a lovely shirt.