For Shirtwaist September, I set out to make a shirtwaist dress that I had envisioned in my head—and let’s just say… reality had other plans.

From fit issues and construction problems to moments where I seriously questioned my life choices, this project did NOT turn out the way I wanted it to. But that’s sewing! Not every project is a win, and sometimes the biggest lessons come from the dresses that go completely sideways.

So come along as I attempt to make this shirtwaist dress, troubleshoot all the things that went wrong, and try to figure out what (if anything) can be salvaged.

Welcome to Shirtwaist September! FAILS!👗🧵

Here was the pattern I used: https://www.etsy.com/listing/18916571...

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