Woven Tanks...

I have completed my first items for spring/summer.  The pattern is Linen Tank from Fabrics-stores.com.  You can read more about it here. I am pretty excited about it as these tops are my first sewing accomplished for the year:

This was my second muslin and I am calling it wearable.  Very wearable.  Yeah, I can see that there needs to be a little more darting in the front.  I really just want something that will be cool and comfortable when the weather gets hot.  I will say that I did an expert here.  In the post about the muslin for this pattern, you can see where I pinned a dart in.  On the pattern itself, I rotated the dart to the hem and then took off the excess at the side.  (Sorry for the blurry photos.  I find it very hard to take pictures of myself.  The photographer is living across town .)

Here is the next version:

This version is made with 100% linen.  I can see on the front that I have just a wee bit of gaping.  It is a wearable and I am sure when the temperature hit 90s to 100 that I will be very happy this.  I am hoping that once this is washed that some of the gaping disappears and that it is not that I have stretched the armhole.

Overall, I would say this is a great free pattern.  It seemed to be drafted very well.

Happy Sewing!

Bluprint Fun Continues...

If you didn't know, Bluprint is continuing the free access through April 16, 2020.  No credit card necessary just lots of creative stuff to do even for the kids.  Use the link to the right.  Enjoy!

Happy Stitching!

(I do get a small incentive if you register.)

The Camber Set Muslin...

Here is The Camber Set pattern by Merchants & Mills:

This is a loose-fitting top or dress with an slight a-line silhouette.  The top is also referred as a t-shirt.  Much to my surprise when I opened the pattern there are separate pattern pieces for the top and the dress.

I am starting with the top or t-shirt.  After measuring, I decided that I would increase the size of the pattern by one size.  I need to also figure out how to increase the size of the sleeve without increase the armscye. I will be using the pivot and slide technique to get more room - sleeve tutorial.  I also found a video on youtube - here.   Here is the first muslin:

I like the neckline on this.  I am actually surprised that it fits fairly well.  I think that I need to the a bust dart but that is not unusual.    Here is a side view:

This does not look that bad.  I can tell be the front hem that I need to add length.  I will increase the dart and that will add the needed length to the front.  Here's the back:

I think I am happy with the back.  I will not know if it is too wide until the sleeves go in but right now I am happy.  Here's a version with the sleeves in and a dart pinned in on the right side:

Not sure why this is so out of focus but it is all I have.  I am happy with the fit. The sleeves still need to be modified using the tutorial above but the pivot and slide method is fairly easy.  I used this method a lot in the 80s and 90s. 

I think the camber set will be very nice for the warm days coming.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Flutter Sleeve Top

This spring is showing a return of interesting sleeve details.  Here's a little flutter-sleeve top:

This is the Lafayette 148 New York Sasha Panther Print Flutter-Sleeve Twill Blouse.  Price tag:  $498.00.  Details - bateau neckline, keyhole back, short flutter sleeves, relaxes silhouette, pullover style. 

I was unable to locate a similar pullover pattern so I zeroed in on the sleeves.  Here's a pattern that I found: 

This is Butterick 6688.  View A has a flutter sleeve that is very close to the inspiration photo.  Plus it is a pullover top.

Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!

Weekly Timeless Wardrobe, Week 39

Week 39 of the Weekly Timeless Wardrobe have arrived.  You can find Week 39 here.  The introduction chart is always a good place to start if you are just now bumping into this series.  Note: as the series progresses, the chart changes a wee bit.  It should be shown on the weekly posting at the bottom. 

Week 39 is a shirt dress or a warm weather dress.  Shirt dresses have been really strong the last few years and it looks like they are continuing.  I have a pattern that I've been wanting to try.  Here's the line drawing:

This is the Seamwork Bertie shirtdress pattern.  I would make this with a short sleeve.  This pattern can be purchased individually or you can join via one of the three plans that are available.  Here is a link to get $3.00 on your first month - Seamwork.  I also get a small benefit should you decide to become a member.

I am also considering this pattern in dress length:

This is The Camber Set by Merchant and Mills (link is for a paper pattern).  If you are interested in a pdf version.  It can be purchased from Merchant and Mills here or here depending on the size needed.   This provides a loose fitting woven dress or t-shirt.  This will be a great dress for hot days from spring to fall.

As always, if you already have a pattern fitted use it.  Spend that extra money on fabric.  

Happy Stitching!

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