Grainline Studio Archer Shirt in Alexander Henry Voile & Liberty Tana Lawn

archerbuttonAre you loving the Archers that are showing up around the traps for Archer Appreciation Month? Just in case you don’t know what I’m talking about, you can read all the details on Rochelle’s blog over at Lucky Lucille, or on Erin’s Miss Crayola Creepy blog, or of course, on Jen’s Grainline Studio blog. OK. Now that I’d worked through my first Archer, I was ready for a second go at it, and wanted to be able to share a “good” shirt for #archerappreciation month. I’d seen a gorgeous J. Crew shirt made using 3 different Liberty Tana Lawn fabrics…

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and I was so smitten with how it looked, that I spent a bit of time going through my stash looking for the possible fabric combos to make one just like that. Here’s what I came up with, my Butterfly Archer shirt. I’d been saving that piece of Alexander Henry Fulham Road Eton Butterflies in cream for ages, waiting for just the right pattern. I squealed when I realized it would be perfect for this shirt. I’m so delighted with how it came out. I wear it every opportunity I get, and when I look down at my sleeves, or catch a glimpse of myself in a mirror or glass, I feel so happy and proud. This shirt came out exactly how I wanted, and with virtually no mistakes or bits I’d rather you wouldn’t see. Know what I mean?

I used Alexander Henry's Eton Butterflies voile for the front and back pieces, as well as for the undercollar.
I used Alexander Henry’s Eton Butterflies voile for the front and back pieces, as well as for the undercollar.
A beautiful Liberty Tana Lawn Hera in pink for the button band, cuffs & plackets, upper collar, and yoke.
The beautiful Liberty Tana Lawn Hera in pink for the button band, cuffs & plackets, upper collar, and yoke, purchased at Odette (a.k.a. Patchwork on Central Park)
Alexander Henry's Fulham Road Blue Bell for the sleeves and collar stand
Alexander Henry’s Fulham Road Blue Bell for the sleeves and collar stand
Did I mention that I love buttondown shirts???
Did I mention that I love button-down shirts???
I picked up some pretty pink shell buttons from Tessuti in Melbourne
I picked up some pretty pink shell buttons from Tessuti in Melbourne
How pretty does that collar look!
How pretty does that collar look!
Again, like with my first Archer, I chose the angled cuffs.
Again, like with my first Archer, I chose the angled cuffs.
My pretty yoke. Ah! Could I tell a story about that! Tip: when ripping out a seam you're not happy with, don't do it when you're angry with yourself, and be careful how far your rip goes! ie. down the newly-attached, beautifully finished and topstitched yoke is too far!!! Luckily, a bit of fancy footwork on the machine with carefully placed scraps manages to hide the blunder pretty well, don't you think?
My pretty yoke. Ah! Could I tell a story about that! Tip: when ripping out a seam you’re not happy with, don’t do it when you’re angry with yourself, and be careful how far your rip goes! ie. down the newly attached, beautifully finished and topstitched yoke is too far!!! Luckily, a bit of fancy footwork on the machine with carefully placed scraps managed to hide the blunder pretty well, don’t you think?
It feels so good on. I love it. I don't want to take it off. Ever.
It feels so good on. I love it. I don’t want to take it off. Ever.

I’m already planning my next Archer. Either a chambray, or linen. Or possibly a white batiste. I guess I could do all three, yes? Helene xo

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