Paper Theory - Olya Shirt
Introduction: Honestly, I have been wanting to make a white linen shirt since I lost a beloved Hollister one I wore to death and this project has been in my stash for over a year now because other projects kept coming up. Anyway, I’ve finally made it ( Olya Shirt, Paper Theory ) and I couldn’t be happier with the result! If only I made it sooner! Fabric: I bought this linen from The Cloth Shop on Berwick Street, it was a little pricey but for a simple shirt which I’m going to wear all the time I wanted to make sure it would stand the test of time. It’s quite a medium weight with a rough texture that holds its shape easily so I knew it would be a good match for this style of shirt. If you’re looking for high-quality natural fibres then The Cloth Shop is the place to go, they also stock vintage trims which are beautiful! I picked up the buttons from here too, they’re coconut. Pattern: This pattern has very interesting cutting lines which are a bit confusing at first but it does c