A little while ago I was lucky enough to win one of Alessa's fabric stash giveaways. It was a piece of blue and white spotted jersey knit and a piece of stripey cotton. I decided right away that I would try to make a tee shirt from the blue spotty fabric. It has a lovely drapey quality that I liked.
The piece was not very big so I thought of sleeveless and initially wanted to try an Ottobre pattern but didn't have enough fabric. Then I remembered a charity shop find from a couple of months ago - Butterick 3070. Please take a moment to enjoy the full eighties splendour of the pattern illustration. S'great, isn't it? 
I went for view A, it reminded me of current kimono sleeve tees I have seen patterns for. I cut a medium but think I will go for a small next time.
The more boxy shape is a departure for me and I like it with fitted trousers. I am not sure I would like it with anything else. I am still debating whether to run a piece of elastic round the hem to gather the fabric and play with the way it hangs. What do you think?
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| Spot the baby... |
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| A back view to show you the full drapey quality |
So this was my 1st May wear: Me made tee shirt and rtw jeans which I dyed from beige to indigo.
Thank you Alessa for your generosity. I am planning on a stash giveaway here soon to spread the good fortune.
Oh, and look who's walking... 
Super cute make! Walking already too!
ReplyDeleteThank you - I am wearing this tee shirt loads. Yes, the walking means lots of fun and games :) x
DeleteLooks cute and comfy! I might keep it the way it is ... but I've never been a fan of elastic at the waist, so that's my bias.
ReplyDeleteWalking already??? Oh my!
I am thinking elastic waisted tees are good in theory but tend to ride up in reality, exposing, in my case, a multitude of cake eating tummy! Not a good look. x
DeleteI love the top.I normally avoid anything from the 80's as it is all so grim but this looks so nice with the jeans.
ReplyDeletewell done on the walking front!
Thanks, I too usually avoid 80s patterns, having too vivid memories of being an awkward child and teen in that decade :)
Deletelove the T. I would be tempted to leave it as it is for wearing on those days when you just don't want to be all fitted ;) I actually love old patterns and as you say some are just like modern day ones with different artwork. Great stash busting!! X
ReplyDeleteOh yay! I love that we've got garments with matching fabrics now! I like the kimono sleeves on you, it looks very relaxed and summery. :)
ReplyDeleteI recently put a folded, stretched jersey band on the hem of a t-shirt because it turned out a bit too short and wide, and I kinda like that shape. I haven't worn it yet, but I think it might be less prone to ride up than an elastic hem. We'll see how it holds up during MMMay.
Go, Rocket Girl!
Cute! You're right-- this looks super modern! I'm seeing lots of hip Brooklyn girls in tops like these. :) I like Alessa's idea of a folded jersey band-- I like those, but I don't really like the sort of balloon-y effect that elastic can give.
ReplyDeleteLook at Rocket Girl go! How cute!