Grainline - Hemlock Tee

Pattern: Grainline - Hemlock Tee
Size: Free
Fabric: 1.25M 60" Cotton Knit (Gift from Jess W)
Details:

• Used mock serger stitch throughout
• Used twin needle for the collar
• Reduced the length by 2"
• The collar band is a little floppy but hopefully after a wash it will recover
• The length of the sleeves and wrist circumference is just nice but I need to increase the width of the upper arm about 1" in total to make it more roomy
• The hems are left unfinished

Looks a little like Breton shirts only the stripes are narrower.  I took a lot of time making sure the stripes matched at the side and shoulder seams.  It was really testing my patience.

 

Burda - Andre Shorts

Pattern: Burda - Andre Shorts
Size: XL
Fabric: 1M of 60" width linen blend (Gift from Jess W)
Details:

• Side seams are mocked serged and the centre and crotch seams a french seamed
• Added in-seam pockets in a contrasting fabric
• Amended pattern so that the sides are cut straight  

The fabric is lightweight and it drapes well too.  I love using contrasting fabrics for pockets.

Scout Woven Tee

Pattern: Grainline - Scout Woven Tee
Size: 12
Fabric: 1.2M 45" Local Cotton (Zaira)
Cost: RM12.90 / M with 30% discount
Details:

• Used store bought satin bias binding instead of making my own
• Bias binding for the sleeve and bottom hem turned out
• The seams are all french seamed including the armhole 
• Size 12 is good fit for me in this fabric.
• My 3rd Scout Woven Tee, definitely not my last

Hawthorn

Pattern: Colette - Hawthorn
Size: 12
Version: 1
Fabric: 1.6M 60" Cotton/Linen blend (Nagoya)
Cost: RM24.80/M with 20% discount
Details:

• Used store bought bias binding for the sleeves instead of making cuffs
• Used my favourite bias binding method for the hem
• Saddle stitch around the collar and sleeves with Perle No. 8 ecru
• The facing was hand stitched down with catch stitch.  Can't stand the facing flapping around! Also prefer the raw edges enclosed.

 

Hawthorn - WIP

Pattern: Colette - Hawthorn
Size: 12
Version: 1
Fabric: 1.6M 60" Cotton/Linen blend (Nagoya)
Cost: RM24.80/M with 20% discount
Details:

• Used store bought bias binding for the sleeves instead of making cuffs

 I auditioned a lace collar but thought otherwise.  Maybe on white fabric it would not look so contrasting.

 With interfacing I interfaced a rough shape of the fabric before I cut my pattern.  This way I need to only cut the pattern once and don't have to fiddle with the interfacing matching my cut fabric.

 Before sewing the collar on I added my 'signature' saddle stitch all around with Perle No 8.

 Bodice completed with some buttons to check on the effect.

 With the peplum skirt sewn.  What's left is to hem the sleeves, sew on the bias binding for the hem and stitch that and add the buttons. 

Scout Woven Tee

Pattern: Grainline - Scout Woven Tee
Size: 12
Fabric: 1.2M 72" (much leftover) Local Cotton (Nagoya)
Details:

• Used store bought bias binding instead of making my own
• Bias binding for the sleeve and bottom hem
• Hand stitched the bias binding down with saddle stitch around the neckline and sleeve hem using Perle No. 8
• The seams are all french seamed including the armhole 
• Stitched a Hungarian embroidery motif at the centre front.  Free motif Little Berry Burst by Kate & Rose.  I used DMC Perle No. 8.  It's stabilized by a lightweight interface.
• Size 12 is good fit for me in this fabric.  I think fabric choice is an important criteria

I think I need to get more Perle No 8 colours!

Scout Woven Tee

Pattern: Grainline - Scout Woven Tee
Size: 12
Fabric: 1.6M 45" Local Cotton (Nagoya)
Details:

• Used store bought bias binding instead making my own (read save on fabric)
• Bias binding for the sleeve and bottom hem
• Machine stitched the bias binding down
• The seams are all french seamed including the armhole

The back is designed to be longer than the front.  It's really very simple to put together and it makes a great addition to my home / everyday wear wardrobe.  It's runs a little on the loose side despite choosing the garment based on my bust size.  Unfortunately I've cut 2 more  Scout Woven Tees at sixe 12.  I will remember to go a size down in my next one. I like how a pattern is used over and over again.  Also there's an added incentive since there's a contest over at Kollabora. Yeah ... I'm a sucker for contests ...nevermind not winning any LOL!!

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