So it was back in the cupboard for the fabric. However, Australian Stitches showed a t shirt idea from this pattern a few months ago, and Sue's dress version reminded me that I could make this pattern in a lighter fabric.
I used a rayon lycra knit, the heaviest I have received, from Gorgeous Fabrics. I bought it last year. (The rest was rather thin, and makes great knickers)
I am not sure if the rayon lycra will be quick drying, but it is very soft and comfortable to wear - much more pleasant than the wicking polyester (which is still pretty good,just not as soft as this)It is also thinner than a cotton knit t shirt.
I think the pattern works quite well as a t shirt. I left out the back zipper, as my fabric is supper stretchy, and I did not use facings - just cut the neck to the seamline then bound it using the coverstitch. This sounds quick and easy, but as I am still a novice at coverstitching, there were in fact 2 attempts, and some handstitching because the dratted binder (or, cough, the operator)exposed the raw edge of the binding at a strategic spot. I will work out this machine one day.
I had also planned on a little decorative beading over the neckline to cover a mild wonkiness in the stitching, but am saving this for some idle moment during my travels. (Must clean the house before my kind MIL arrives to mind my children)
I have abandoned the linen pants idea. My delightful daughters predicted that wearing cream linen trousers whilst unable to access a washing machine with ease would result in sitting on a park bench recently vacated by a 2 year old with a chocolate icecream.
They are horrid pessimists, otherwise known as realists...sigh.
12 comments:
That is so gorgeous and what a great style on you it shows off that tiny waist! A great travel wardrobe addition in a colour that suits you perfectly.
Now I'm also looking at that skirt and thinking it looks like its store bought. And then I'm thinking whose blog I'm visiting and thinking it can't possibly be store bought ... so is it? Could it be???
What a great idea to make a top from that pattern! I must have slept through that issue of the Stitches magazine!
The colour is perfect on you and the top is very flattering for your figure.
The top is lovely and draws attention to your face.
This style looks phenomenal on you - very, very flattering!
That pattern makes a wonderful top - it looks great on you
A lovely top. The neckline is really special.
Very nice! The shape and the color are both very flattering.
Great top - interesting comment from your daughter - she is very thoughtful!! Happy travels!!
That makes a great t-shirt--very flattering!
Green is your signature colour. I love the deceptively simple neckline on this shirt.
What a great neckline!! I just love it!!
I absolutely LOVE this top, and I had no recollection of the pattern before this. It's now on my WishList! :)
Have a great time on holiday - we're finally having a proper summer here in London this year so you've got great timing!
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