Process

Most of my sewing process was derived from the pattern found in a book, shown below. However, the pattern was meant for one size, and included proportions rather than a cut out pattern. Therefore, I modified the lengths of cuts and amount of darts and pleats to better fit someone my size. In addition, I did not have elastic, so instead of threading elastic through the back or sleeves, I chose some alternatives.

I kept the sleeves loose and ungathered, and used a series of pleats and sections of another shirt to fit the back side of the shirt.