I don't guess it looks like much this way, but this shirt has been in my mind for at least a few years. Good things come to those who wait. It has taken me awhile to start and I am bound and determined to complete it. After sewing it for the first time I decided it needed trim. So I had to make my own piping with contrast fabric. Then I took the collar apart to put the trim on. The closures are called "frogs". I dunno why. In the meantime I searched my book of knots and found one I wanted to use. After making the knots I've decided I was a tad overzealous and they should be about half that size.
I'm having an identity crisis...I've been Hawaiian, Japanese and Caucasian all of my life. But at times I've been referred to as "part Oriental". Now I guess I'm part Hawaiian or part Asian. Go figure. I researched on-line and looked at many costumes. It really bugged me that the kapoe haole pattern companies wrap the shirts right over left...that is just NOT CORRECT...at least, I had that feeling..remembering my kimono in dance class. So I had to reverse the pattern pieces and my brain has a hard enough time just following directions!
Now I know why I love to watch Japanese and Chinese movies. The kids go crazy when I pause the Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon movie to sketch out clothes. So there you are...I'm working on a short sleeved green one for Christmas, and have of course, already found the earrings to go with! I so love homespun looking fabrics and hope to find some linen and silks.
