Blue white flower applique

A relaxed-fit navy cotton shirt with white flower motifs appliqued by hand from upcycled fabric. Running stitches travel across the garment like drawn lines, holding the applique down and adding texture you can feel. Wooden buttons finish it. It is an everyday shirt that still reads as a made piece rather than a print.

Key Features

• Hand applique: white floral motifs cut from upcycled fabric and stitched on by hand
• Visible running stitch used as surface detail across the body
• Wooden buttons down the front
• Relaxed fit in breathable cotton

Materials

• Cotton shirting in navy
• Applique motifs cut from upcycled fabric
• Wooden buttons

Care Instructions

• Gentle hand wash separately in cold water — the navy may release dye at first
• Do not bleach or soak; dry in shade to keep the colour deep
• Iron on the reverse, avoiding direct heat on the applique and stitching

Good to Know

• Applique placement is done by hand, so no two shirts sit exactly the same
• The white contrast will show marks more than the navy ground — wash before stains set

FAQs

How does it fit?

Relaxed through the body and shoulder rather than tailored. If you prefer a closer fit, size down; if you want it to fall loose over a tee, stay with your usual size.

Will the applique come away in the wash?

The motifs are stitched down, not glued, so they hold. Hand washing rather than machine agitation keeps the running stitches intact for longer.

Is it warm to wear?

No. It is cotton and breathable, so it suits Indian summers and layers under a jacket in cooler months.

Can I wear it open over something?

Yes. It works buttoned with trousers or skirts, and open over a plain tee as a light overshirt.

Country of Origin: India Sold by: Crafted by JOD Fulfilled by: EarthBased