I think there is something really classic about a white button up shirt. I made one a few years ago, however was chasing a replacement in my wardrobe. I knew I didn't want a plain shirt, my previous shirt was a Cheyenne/Lucerne Mash up (both by Hey June) featuring the fabulous tie sleeves of the Lucerne. However, for some reason the Helen's Closet Gilbert Shirt wasn't top of my list when looking for replacements.
That was until I checked the fabric requirements. I'd managed to score 1.4m of white cotton crepe as a remnant from The Fabric Store during a visit and hoped I'd be able to squeeze a sleeved top out of it. The Gilbert Top View A (short sleeves and tie front) has a maximum fabric requirement of 2.3m for 115cm wide fabric, as I had 150cm fabric I was able to play a bit of pattern tertis and get it out of what I had. Though there wasn't much room for error!
I'm really happy with the fit of this one - the only adjustment I made being a full bicep adjustment. The sleeves still feel a little snug, I think I shouldn't have raised the sleeve cap as much as I did in the end. However it won't stop me wearing it.
I think this is the perfect shirt which can either be dressed up or dressed down depending on the occasion. I know I will get plenty of wear out of this in the future.
I think this is the perfect shirt which can either be dressed up or dressed down depending on the occasion. I know I will get plenty of wear out of this in the future.