by Chantal Lapointe Halfway between fall and winter, I tend to want to stay indoors to cook, read, or do my favorite hobby, sewing. So I need to be dressed in comfort.
Comfy and breathable cotton
I’ve always loved Simplicity patterns. I’ve been buying them since I was a little girl. Finally, they’re back at Fabricville after several years of absence. This pattern immediately appealed to me when I saw it. Simplicity S9756 features an oversized tunic shirt combined with a pair of straight-leg pants. I love the two garments separately and together.
For my version, I chose a navy cotton poplin. This pattern pairs well with anything from light to medium-weight cotton poplin, rayon challis, polyester crêpe, or linen poplin.
Oversized shirt
Since the shirt is oversized, a few adjustments were necessary. I modified the shoulder line to accommodate my shoulder build. I also shortened the sleeves by 15 mm (5/8 in.). As I plan to use this shirt as a beach outing on my next vacation, I lengthened it by 10 cm (4 in.). Also, the pattern recommends 20 mm (3/4 in.) buttons, but I opted for smaller 15 mm (5/8 in.) buttons.
Inner waistband
For the pants, I changed the waistband to a 25 mm (1 in.) wide elastic band. I graduated between two sizes and added 5 cm (2 in.) to the length of the pants. I left an opening on the inside of the waistband to accommodate any weight fluctuation.
Sleeve
All in all, this project was satisfying to complete. It’s been a long time since I made shirts. I love the piping detail on the buttoned sleeves. It’s the same seam finish I have on my store-bought shirts.
My new lounge set
I recommend this project to intermediate sewists wanting to learn how to make shirts. The pants are a breeze to make.
To make this project, here are some of the products that I used. To order anything from that list, click on the item, and you’ll be redirected to the item’s page on Fabricville’s online store.
