I’ve made this shirt 3 times now - it’s become a firm favourite. Like you I lengthened the front but by 2 inches. I also made the front opening slightly smaller, I just used dots further up, for me the opening was just a little low. But - I love it. Thanks for your video, love it! 🐾🐾
I literally had the A4 sheets and sellotape on my dining room table and your video landed 😁! As I’ve said before, your pattern reviews are so good. As everyone is saying the detail is superb 👌 Your Donny is lovely, inside and out and the fabric is really pretty. Thank you for taking the time and effort to share this video. Love to the puds 🐈⬛🐱x
My grade 9 home economics teacher would be so impressed with the inside finish of your shirt! Your version is lovely. I think I might have to buy the pattern. I would definitely make it a few inches longer. I would also want to draft a long sleeve as we are coming into fall. Thanks for your very detailed review.
Thankyou for this review it is really helpful for me as I have bought the pattern a month ago but I have been hesitant to make it up.... I am now going to trace my pattern out and get started 😊
Hi Michelle, this shirt has been on my cutting table for so long.. must do better and get it sewn up 😜. Your version is gorgeous and so pretty in that beautiful fabric 💖. Fully explained as usual and always so helpful... thanks so much Michelle 🙏🥰😘
Really enjoyed your detailed vlog. Your Donny shirt look lovely, the fabric suits the shirt. I’ve made it twice & both times I followed the online instructions, really holds your hand which I like. Thank you for your review. Pam x
This is on my cutting table right now Michelle so I appreciate your video even more. I am on team trace too and am using the white lemon fabric Lady Mac Elroy from Beyond the Pink Door. Your comments about the drape are so helpful. The cotton fabric I'm using will be boxier but if I can get the fit right, I may actually cut into some Tana Lawn I have had for some time as I love the way your shirt drapes. I have had good luck with Friday Pattern company patterns before, especially the Square Neck Top but have now added some pounds so may need to retrace the pattern if this size doesn't fit right. Take care. Love your cheerful videos. xx Karen
Hi Michelle, I'm a C/D cup and I had a disaster the first time I made the Patina blouse. It was way too big on the upper bust and shoulders. So I sized down with the Donny shirt so it would fit on upper bust and then used a FBA method from the Helen Closet blog which was written for the March top which also has a dartless bodice. It keeps the sides seam length but added 1 inch to the centre length. The fit has turned out perfect.
I agree this is a lovely pattern and so easy to make. I have a D/E cup bust and found it fit OK without my usual full bust adjustment but I do think I will lengthen it, perhaps by 2 inches, when I make it again, because I will make it again for definite.
Your Donny is stunning Michelle. I love the details of the burrito yolk and collar facing. Is there a bust dart? I didn't see one on the pattern piece. That's the only snag for me to make one as I have a fuller bust, but I love yours and I love cotton lawn. Thanks for the review Michelle 😊
No bust darts so it does ‘hang’ from the bust but thank is the style of the shirt which is why I think it is a good option in a soft fabric with some drape x
Lovely review! I’ve made one Donny and have another shirt and two dress hacks planned. I added a little length but was limited by the amount of fabric I had. In the future I plan to add at least 2 in of length, and bring the center front seam up by 1 in. Hoping it works for me!
Thanks for the review I have printed the pdf but not cut out yet. I printed Large and Ex large as I was undecided on which size would be best so you review has helped with my decision. Your shirt looks great and I love the fabric you used.
Great video - love your version and it looks fabulous on you! I've made two Donnies now - both in viscose linen which worked a treat. As I have some mahoosively high waisted trousers I wanted them to go with, I kept the original length and it is perfect for what I wanted. The only change I made was to raise the front dot by about 1.5 inches/4ish cms, and it sits just right for me now. This is definitely a pattern I will be revisiting many, many times 🥰
Ahh thanks so much Viv, hope you are doing well xx 😁👍 so glad you like the pattern too! Yeah I have to get my super high waist trousers out when wearing this but do like the cropped length.
I was thinking of buying this but it sits a bit low on the chest for a work blouse/shirt would it be easy to raise the opening? Others sewers have mentioned this
@@angelabyrne1530 yes, dead easy. As I mentioned above, I simply raised the dot by the required amount and made exactly as per instructions for everything else.
Thank you Michelle for the lovely Donny shirt review. I’ve seen a few other vloggers wear the pattern and everyone seems to love it. I really like the fabric you used and the top stitching is virtually invisible which looks very classy. Do they have you do the “burrito “ method for the yoke? It looks like it would lend itself well. I would definitely add length especially to the front and I saw someone else said they raised the front v a bit… ❤
Yes the yoke is done using the burrito method so it’s a lovely finish. I found the front V ok for me but I think a lot of people would lengthen 😁 thanks so much for watching x
Your Donny shirt looks amazing! I was able to purchase a big 4 pattern for only $1.99 and it looks basically the same as the Donny. However, the inside finishing is not like the Donny and the instructions were awful. Despite that, it turned out nice enough, but sometimes it’s just worth spending a little more to get a better product.
My bust difference is 10 inches. I have a very small rib cage and huge bust which makes fitting interesting! On the whole, I'm an hourglass figure so my bust and hips are roughly the same, my waist is 10 inches smaller than my hips and bust but I'm short at 161cm and very heavy at 100 kilos. So a stumpy hourglass!!! In some ways I fit ready to wear and patterns quite well but it depends on the design.
Yeah it can be quite hit and miss with the sizing, I think a lot of the time it is trial and error so I just dive into what I think is right and thankfully more often than not I manage to pull it off 🤣👍
I've had the paper pattern for about a month now and can't make up my mind about what size to make. My measurements fall into a med, however, I'm only 5'3", so I think I should definitely shorten it. Being shorter, I feel like 7 inches of ease everywhere is maybe too much for me. I hesitate to go to a small though for fear that the shirt will then be too narrow across the shoulders. Has anyone else used the finished sizes to base their shirt on? Thank you.
I think you could potently size down, my measurements put me in a mix of medium and large and decided on the medium as it was a boxy fit. The 7 inches sounds a lot but when it is on and draping it doesn’t feel too much for the boxy style x
Yeah I think a lot of people have to lengthen it and a few people mentioned in these comments about raising the V. Hope your next one works out better for you 🤞 x
I’ve made this shirt 3 times now - it’s become a firm favourite. Like you I lengthened the front but by 2 inches. I also made the front opening slightly smaller, I just used dots further up, for me the opening was just a little low. But - I love it. Thanks for your video, love it! 🐾🐾
How much further up did you go with the dots please?
I went up three. It meant I didn’t have such a low opening at the front! 🐾🐾@@LuzMartinez-if1dw
Brilliant! Great to hear you enjoy the pattern too 😁 I need to get making more of them x
A beautiful shirt and totally professionally made. A good description.
Thank you so much 😊
Great review, thankyou..... will be trying this soon. 😀
Brilliant review and a lovely make. Thank You ❤️💜💙
My pleasure 😊
What a lovely pairing you have made Michelle. A really lovely version of the Donny shirt xx
Ah thank you so much 🥰
I’ve been sleeping on this pattern but I think it’s time to purchase it! Great review Michelle 🤗
Hope you enjoy it! 😁👍
Thanks for such a detailed and helpful review! Seeing the inside of the shirt helped to understand the construction too.
Thank you! 😁
I literally had the A4 sheets and sellotape on my dining room table and your video landed 😁! As I’ve said before, your pattern reviews are so good. As everyone is saying the detail is superb 👌 Your Donny is lovely, inside and out and the fabric is really pretty. Thank you for taking the time and effort to share this video. Love to the puds 🐈⬛🐱x
Ohh yay! Hope you enjoy making the shirt 😁 thank you so much it’s so lovely to hear you enjoyed my review xx
My grade 9 home economics teacher would be so impressed with the inside finish of your shirt! Your version is lovely. I think I might have to buy the pattern. I would definitely make it a few inches longer. I would also want to draft a long sleeve as we are coming into fall. Thanks for your very detailed review.
Ahh Thank you so much!🥰👍
Thankyou for this review it is really helpful for me as I have bought the pattern a month ago but I have been hesitant to make it up.... I am now going to trace my pattern out and get started 😊
Yeah! Glad you will give it a go 😁 enjoy x
Very detailed and I loved the fabric. Great fit
Thank you so much!
Love your version Michelle, that fabric is gorgoeus❤
Thank you so much! Xx
So glad for this video I’ve been thinking of making this shirt
Ahh thank you 😊
Hi Michelle, this shirt has been on my cutting table for so long.. must do better and get it sewn up 😜. Your version is gorgeous and so pretty in that beautiful fabric 💖. Fully explained as usual and always so helpful... thanks so much Michelle 🙏🥰😘
Ah Sally yes get sewing it up!! I am sure you will love it once finished 😁 best of luck and happy sewing x
Adorable!🥰
Hi Michelle thanks for the video you've converted me going to give it a go. Your version looks lovely on you 😊
Ah brilliant! Have fun with it 😁
Really enjoyed your detailed vlog. Your Donny shirt look lovely, the fabric suits the shirt. I’ve made it twice & both times I followed the online instructions, really holds your hand which I like. Thank you for your review. Pam x
Thank you so much Pam 😁
This is on my cutting table right now Michelle so I appreciate your video even more. I am on team trace too and am using the white lemon fabric Lady Mac Elroy from Beyond the Pink Door. Your comments about the drape are so helpful. The cotton fabric I'm using will be boxier but if I can get the fit right, I may actually cut into some Tana Lawn I have had for some time as I love the way your shirt drapes. I have had good luck with Friday Pattern company patterns before, especially the Square Neck Top but have now added some pounds so may need to retrace the pattern if this size doesn't fit right. Take care. Love your cheerful videos. xx Karen
Oh I bet it will be gorgeous in that lemon fabric 😍 I hope you enjoy making it x
Hi Michelle, I'm a C/D cup and I had a disaster the first time I made the Patina blouse. It was way too big on the upper bust and shoulders. So I sized down with the Donny shirt so it would fit on upper bust and then used a FBA method from the Helen Closet blog which was written for the March top which also has a dartless bodice. It keeps the sides seam length but added 1 inch to the centre length. The fit has turned out perfect.
Ah that’s brilliant! So glad you got a good fit 👍
Love this shirt. Your fabric choice is perfect.
Hi Michelle, what a lovely review. I absolutely love the fabric, great choice for this pattern. Your review was very helpful. Thank you again!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much for watching x
Your shirt is adorable! I love the fabric, it suits the pattern, and looks great on you.
Thank you Michelle I am just about to cut the Donny Shirt out and have been concerned about the size….this has helped. Your shirt is lovely 🥰 xx
You are so welcome! Have fun sewing it up x
Your fabric is beyond gorgeous! It's perfect for this shirt!
Thank you! 😊
I agree this is a lovely pattern and so easy to make. I have a D/E cup bust and found it fit OK without my usual full bust adjustment but I do think I will lengthen it, perhaps by 2 inches, when I make it again, because I will make it again for definite.
Ah glad you liked the pattern too 😁 yeah my next one I will do a 2 inch lengthen too x
Your Donny is stunning Michelle. I love the details of the burrito yolk and collar facing. Is there a bust dart? I didn't see one on the pattern piece. That's the only snag for me to make one as I have a fuller bust, but I love yours and I love cotton lawn. Thanks for the review Michelle 😊
No bust darts so it does ‘hang’ from the bust but thank is the style of the shirt which is why I think it is a good option in a soft fabric with some drape x
Your Donny shirt is beautiful. Thank you for the info. I need this pattern in my life!
You are so welcome! 🥰
Lovely review! I’ve made one Donny and have another shirt and two dress hacks planned. I added a little length but was limited by the amount of fabric I had. In the future I plan to add at least 2 in of length, and bring the center front seam up by 1 in. Hoping it works for me!
Oh fingers crossed those adjustments work well for you and you get a better fit xx
Thanks for the review I have printed the pdf but not cut out yet. I printed Large and Ex large as I was undecided on which size would be best so you review has helped with my decision. Your shirt looks great and I love the fabric you used.
Ah so pleased you found it useful thanks so much for watching and good luck with your shirt 👍
I have made 3 Donny shirts and really like them all. The colors in your print suite you well!
Oh great to hear you love the pattern too 🙌❤️
Gday hun. Wonderful review. Loving your shirt & the style is lovely on you 🤩Thanku 'sew' much for sharing 🪡✂🧵🙂xx
Thank you so much 🤗
Great review Michelle. I think I need to buy the pattern and give it a go 😊
Great video - love your version and it looks fabulous on you! I've made two Donnies now - both in viscose linen which worked a treat. As I have some mahoosively high waisted trousers I wanted them to go with, I kept the original length and it is perfect for what I wanted. The only change I made was to raise the front dot by about 1.5 inches/4ish cms, and it sits just right for me now. This is definitely a pattern I will be revisiting many, many times 🥰
Ahh thanks so much Viv, hope you are doing well xx
😁👍 so glad you like the pattern too! Yeah I have to get my super high waist trousers out when wearing this but do like the cropped length.
I was thinking of buying this but it sits a bit low on the chest for a work blouse/shirt would it be easy to raise the opening? Others sewers have mentioned this
@@angelabyrne1530 yes, dead easy. As I mentioned above, I simply raised the dot by the required amount and made exactly as per instructions for everything else.
@@vive9903 thanks I work with teenagers so it's important to me.
Thank you Michelle for the lovely Donny shirt review. I’ve seen a few other vloggers wear the pattern and everyone seems to love it. I really like the fabric you used and the top stitching is virtually invisible which looks very classy. Do they have you do the “burrito “ method for the yoke? It looks like it would lend itself well. I would definitely add length especially to the front and I saw someone else said they raised the front v a bit… ❤
Yes the yoke is done using the burrito method so it’s a lovely finish. I found the front V ok for me but I think a lot of people would lengthen 😁 thanks so much for watching x
Great review. LOVE the fabric!
Thank you! 😊
Your Donny shirt looks amazing! I was able to purchase a big 4 pattern for only $1.99 and it looks basically the same as the Donny. However, the inside finishing is not like the Donny and the instructions were awful. Despite that, it turned out nice enough, but sometimes it’s just worth spending a little more to get a better product.
Love this shirt!!! Easy getting off?
Yeah it is super easy 👍
A helpful video. New subscriber here. I have the paper version of the Donny pattern but not yet made it.
My bust difference is 10 inches. I have a very small rib cage and huge bust which makes fitting interesting! On the whole, I'm an hourglass figure so my bust and hips are roughly the same, my waist is 10 inches smaller than my hips and bust but I'm short at 161cm and very heavy at 100 kilos. So a stumpy hourglass!!! In some ways I fit ready to wear and patterns quite well but it depends on the design.
Yeah it can be quite hit and miss with the sizing, I think a lot of the time it is trial and error so I just dive into what I think is right and thankfully more often than not I manage to pull it off 🤣👍
Can a long sleeve version work ?
It maybe a little hard to take it on and off with long sleeves. It maybe one of those where you just have to give it a try
I've had the paper pattern for about a month now and can't make up my mind about what size to make. My measurements fall into a med, however, I'm only 5'3", so I think I should definitely shorten it. Being shorter, I feel like 7 inches of ease everywhere is maybe too much for me. I hesitate to go to a small though for fear that the shirt will then be too narrow across the shoulders. Has anyone else used the finished sizes to base their shirt on? Thank you.
I think you could potently size down, my measurements put me in a mix of medium and large and decided on the medium as it was a boxy fit. The 7 inches sounds a lot but when it is on and draping it doesn’t feel too much for the boxy style x
Thanks you!@@SewingBunny
Muy linda una blusa hermosa😊
Thank you 😊
How much fabric did you use sorry if you said in video.
I used just over a metre, could maybe squeeze it from a metre if you were careful with pattern placement x
I would lengthen it by another inch it comes up very short.
I love this shirt. It is too short and the neck is too low but I will amend next time
Yeah I think a lot of people have to lengthen it and a few people mentioned in these comments about raising the V. Hope your next one works out better for you 🤞 x