THRIFTY MAKES
YOU WILL NEED
■ 3 long-sleeved cotton shirts
■ Strips of lightweight interfacing for plackets
■ Basic relaxed fit block/bodice pattern
■ Basic sewing kit
NOTES
■ Use the seam allowance as directed on your block/pattern.■ The shirts should fit you loosely and should be of a similar fabric weight. Use plain or patterned shirts in contrasting or complementary colours or patterns. For the purposes of this tutorial = blue/white stripe, = pink/white pinstripe and = Pale lilac stripe shirt. The pieces of this project are cut from the shirt backs, shirt fronts and sleeves.■ Use a basic block or existing pattern that has a relaxed boxy fit and a simple round neckline. You'll need a front, back and sleeve. The block