Good morning, friends!
Well, it has been the Summer of Pattern Tours around here! I really couldn't be more grateful for that - my sewing mojo has been on quite the rollercoaster ride for the past few months! These lovely patterns I get to stitch up are like a burst of fresh new energy. :)
Today, I get to share my version of the imagine gnats Tumble Tee!
This pattern is a super cute tee or dress with HEAPS of options, like color-blocking! I chose the tee - we are lacking in the tee department over here - especially basic, goes-with-everything, tees. So that's exactly what I made!
I used the same drapey, delicious black modal as I did for my Lady Skater dress. It's the softest stuff ever. Perfect for a comfy basic tee!
BUT I didn't want to go tooooo basic! So I added a back yoke panel in this cotton feather print I've had kicking around for a bit. I love the result! It's got a similar vibe to color-blocking, but the main pattern pieces stayed intact. Seriously, I want this shirt for myself, and I'm scheming ways to make that happen. Ha!
This fabric is like sewing butter, so I knew I wasn't going to have great luck turning and stitching the neck and arm hems. I opted to serge on thin strips of banding to finish these areas. It's as nice a finish as I was going to get with this material! For the hem, I used a double needed and some iron-on stabilizer.
Emmy has had a cold all week so it was a struggle getting her into not pajamas, and out the door to take pics. I'm glad we did though! She looks so cute in her Tumble Tee! And she's also rocking some minty Hosh Pants! Great combo, eh!? :D
Seriously, tell me you don't want this entire outfit?!?
I adore this pattern, and it's designer! It's a great staple piece, which I LOVE. I really want to try a color-blocked version. I can see this pattern going miiiiiiles and miles for us!
*Enter the giveaway below to win a copy of the Tumble Tee!*
Gratuitous shot of my baby still looking like a baby. Shots like these are awfully fleeting lately! SAD.
Thank you Rachael for having me on the Tumble Tee Tour!
Don't miss the other stops on the Tour! Amazing Tee's happening from some seriously talented ladies!
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Have a great day, everyone!!!
How adorable! How did I not realize that this pattern was on tour right now? I'd love to give it a shot! I love your take on it. :) And yes, she does still look like a baby in that last shot, don't you love those?
ReplyDeleteI love the yoke! 'Very cute! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
ReplyDeleteThis pattern look great! And what lovely lovely pics!
ReplyDeleteI really like the back and would love to make these for my twins. I have a boy and a girl, but I think the tee is pretty unisex.
ReplyDeleteI love this top as well... I would love to make one in my size!
ReplyDeletejessicarwarfield at gmail dot com
It really would make an awesome shirt for an adult.
ReplyDeletemcknicole at gmail dot com
adorable! looks like a great pattern!
ReplyDeleteI have just come into several yards of knits and I don't have a clue what to do with them. This is such a cute pattern.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute T. Would love to win this pattern. Love your version
ReplyDeleteKellymsummers at gmail dot com
Wow, she's looking so grown up in most shots! Love her outfit, simple yet not boring. Great job!
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Nienke
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They do grow up too fast! Cute shirt and even cuter model!
ReplyDeleteI love that little touch of fun on the back of your daughter's tee. Cute!
ReplyDeleteThat pop on the back is perfect. It's just enough to take it from a simple black tee to something extra special. And I was going to ask if those are hosh pants. I love them! What is the material?
ReplyDeleteYour version of the top is really cute. Your daughter is cute too.
ReplyDeleteOh that sweet face! We need some basics around here too. LOVE what you did with the back!
ReplyDeleteI love that pattern. Your version is wonderful.I think my daughter would love it.
ReplyDeleteisabel_mbpp@hotmail.com
Too cute! Love the tee!
ReplyDeletecute! thanks for a great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteCute! Dont have any girls but have a few in my daycare!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Did you just applique the feathers piece on top of the shirt?
ReplyDeleteI love, LOVE your version of the tumble tee. And the Hosh Pants are awesome too, of course ;)
ReplyDeleteLovely!!! I really like it!
ReplyDeleteThe shirt is cute, but your girl is really lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
I love the way this turned out, Sarah! The back is amazingly clever. Super duper cute!
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