It is time to start giving thought to spring and summer clothes. I found this little top and yeah, I would wear it:
I know that the hot summer is coming and this style of top is perfect for hot weather. I'll admit that I was drawn in by the detail of the picot bib front. Is the detail really called picot? Here's a little closer look at the detailing:
Okay, I know this is a little hard to see and I am not sure if you can zoom in any further. However, to me, this detailing looks more like hemstitching done with a wing needle. Technically, this technic could be used to apply one fabric to another. This is something that I have never attempted. Heirloom sewing is an entirely different realm of sewing. If you want to investigate, look up MarthaPullen on youtube.
As far as patterns go if you have a shirt pattern already fitted, this is the time to use it. I did find a tutorial for changing a tank top pattern into a top that is similar to the inspiration pattern - tutorial. This pattern being used is freebie tank pattern. I used this pattern several times last year and it is very drafted.
Adding the front detail will take experimenting with the heirloom sewing. This is what sewing is all about - learning. I suppose there needs to be some skill there also.
Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful.
Happy Stitching!
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