When you order a mystery bundle, you never know what you are going to get. I hadn't ordered one in years, but was prompted by an email I received from Fabric Mart a few weeks ago. I went ahead and ordered the 6 yard bundle for $10.00. I figured that even if I only liked one of the fabrics, I would still come out ahead. Well, this is Fabric #3 out of the bundle, and I love it. I originally was going to make a pair of pants out of piece #4, but changed my mind this morning. This was going to be the top to go with it, but it will still go with many things that I have. The background is gray with a black burnout, but for some reason, it seems to read "brown" so I think it will go with either brown or black.
The pattern I used, Vogue 8636
is a Marcy Tilton from a few years back. I really like the basic raglan T shape. This time I used a tissue knit burnout. Since handling this fabric can be tricky, I decided to share what I did (and didn’t) do.
Since there was nothing that needed to be matched in this fabric, I didn’t use a single layer layout. I folded both selvedges to the middle so that I had two folds, and cut out the front and back on these fold. Then I folded the rest in half and cut out the sleeve and neck pieces. Since I had made the pattern before, this was quick as I had no alterations to make. (Another reason I chose this pattern!)
When I made my Bianca Hack, I also used a tissue knit. I fought this thing on the serger as it kept eating the cut off part into the seam allowance stitching. It was kind of a pain. On this top, I decided to NOT use the serger. At All.
... And here I am with the requisite tree growing out of the top of my head. (Since I use a tripod and delay switch on my camera to take pictures, I really need to think about this in the future!)
3 comments:
The top looks fabulous on you. I tried this pattern years ago and was not "taken" with it. If I didn't give it away.....I should pull it out again. Glad the FM bundle worked out as a win. I haven't ordered a bundle in years.
Oooh! You really lucked out with that fabric! It's beautiful and I love your tee. I have that pattern but haven't made it yet. Did you make any alterations to your pattern? I have all of the Sew Confident series, and while some of them are underwhelming, overall I feel they are a good value. I have taken several workshops with Linda Lee and love her style and common-sense sewing methods, so I'd probably like anything she produces!
Kathy
Katz, thanks for your input regarding the Sew Confident. As far as alterations, I had done some previously, which are in the blog post, http://encue.blogspot.com/2015/05/a-new-tee.html
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