I have a whole lot of shirt patterns. I like most of them and have my favorites. One pattern I like is Islander 228. I have had it about 5 years and I first found this pattern through a Craftsy class. Of course I purchased the class on sale and it included the pattern. Now the pattern is separate.
It can be purchased here. This is a download, but a tissue pattern is also available here.
I decided to sew this shirt in medium with my White 571. I have had this machine 8 years, but haven't used it in a while. If my memory is correct, I think I paid seven dollars for it.
I made the button holes with my Singer Professional Buttonholer.
I used my Singer Quantum Lock to serge the seams.
Here it is in a lightweight cotton blend I had in my stash:
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The back has darts |
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The tower packets are easy |
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A matching mask for Covid. |