Lennier Outfit - Cuffs and Hem

Because I'm trying to capture the general look of a character from a show, there are some significant ways that this shirt departs from the basic long-sleeved button-up shirt pattern I'm using as a base (Simplicity 1544). The shirt cuffs are now mostly complete, they just need the hook-and-eye closures I'll use instead of buttons. I've made a start on the shirt's bottom hem, next is to finish that, finish the open edge of the shirt, and then work on the collar. I've tried the shirt on, and the fit around the shoulders is really nice. I like it enough that I might use this pattern for more shirts after this project is complete. 

My goal is to have an opening in the sleeve cuffs which allows the sleeves to be partially opened and then fastened when worn, but which, visually, does not deviate from the shape of the character's sleeves on the show. Thus far, it seems to be working!

A close-up of two grey, stone-like shirt cuffs. One is mostly finished, with a purple border at the top edge. The other is folded open to show that it's not fully attached.

 The left sleeve of a shirt made from three fabrics that look like different kinds of stone (the front is green/orange, the sleeve is grey/blue, and the trim is purple/yellow)A wide view of the partially finished shirt. The triangular center panel is green/orange stone, the sleeves and sides of the shirtfront are blue/grey stone, and the trim around the front and sleeve cuffs is mottled purple.




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