Helen’s Closet sleeveless Gilbert shirts revisited

I’m so pleased I revisited this pattern, Helen’s Closet Gilbert Top, in time for a trip to Greece.

The Gilbert Top is a button up shirt with a camp-style collar and a relaxed fit. This view, view A, has short sleeves and a tie-front.

I made my previous 2 sleeveless Gilberts a couple of years ago

But I was using iron on interfacing at the time and the collars, especially visible on the white one, went bobbly and I couldn’t wear it anymore. Such a shame with all that work!!

I’ve mentioned before, I’m a complete convert to sew-in interfacing for cuffs, collars and plackets now. And so far, so good.

This is my new white cotton lawn replacement. An exact replica . White cotton lawn from Minerva

I used Helen’s Closet sleeveless hack again and the previously adjusted pattern pieces. It was a really useful blog post and something I’ll use again when converting sleeved to sleeveless.

I kept with the same size, as last time, which Helen recommends is one less than what the chart advises when making a sleeveless version.

The instructions for the pattern and the sleeveless hack are impeccable. The sleeveless hack especially, explains why she does certain things. So you gain knowledge among the way.

I made these 2 at the same time. I’m not entirely sure you actually save any time making 2 at the same time. It must of course save some time but it definitely makes the whole process a lot more monotonous and not actually that pleasurable!

I’m in love with the stripped fabric. I’m not entirely sure what it is. Probably a viscose blend. It was deadstock from Fabworks, rumoured to be Ted Baker. I can’t see it available on the website, but if I see it in store again, I’ll definitely pick more up.

It’s glorious! I’d love an Olya shirt in it. But how many Olya shirts do you need?

I found these rtw off-white palazzo pants in my wardrobe, bought years ago in a sale with the intention of one day fitting into them. So glad I kept them 😂😂

I’ll be able to wear both these new shirts for work on sticky hot days so will get a lot of use out of them.

Ironically we’re leaving the U.K. leaving behind a heatwave! Typical!

Love, Lucie xx