Enter into my sewing room two fabulous Mood Fabrics' Thakoon prints. First to arrive to was Navy Abstract Soft Cotton
My plan was a Butterick top but then I found this Anthropologie shirt. So forget Butterick and enter Grainline's Scout Wovern T-shirt. I just had to go shop for another fabric at Mood to get this look. I tell you that is a hard job (ha ha) but I stepped right up and went to shopping. It wasn't long and I found just what I wanted. This Thakoon Delft Blue Floral Silk Crepe De Chine
First time I thought I would go for a more subtle look
I found the shirt to run on the large side, I took in the side seams, took some off the shoulders and it resulted in a much better fitting shirt.
Now close up time, the binding
I added a pocket to the front
And the sleeves.
This is such wonderful fabric, I wore this top to an outdoor bbq and I was cool and comfortable the entire July night. The main fabric is a cotton but I think it has the feel of silk.
Add to my top, a pair of Burda 8884
pants, my go to pants pattern. I used Mood Fabrics' Italian cotton suiting
I tapered the legs more and shortened them.
These pants have been in construction for over a 6 weeks. First my serger broke and was at the shop for repairs for a month, then another project had to get done. Finally, I was able to finish them. I like to use my serger to finish the seams, especially in something I will be wearing quite a bit.
A look at the inside of the pants, I pinked the edges of the pockets so they would not be noticeable on the right side. I also added some quilting cotton from my stash to bind the waistband
In this 6 weeks, my husband and I bought bikes, he rides with me about 3 nights a week, (crazy work schedule). I try to ride 6 nights and pedal about 10 to 11 miles a night. The result, a weight loss and changes in my shape. My pants need to be taken in a bit but I am certainly okay with that!
So back to the sewing room and fix these pants, I think they just don't want to leave the sewing room!
love the fabric coordination for the top-great idea
ReplyDeleteThanks, Robin, I can't wait to make another one.
DeleteOh my gosh, so cute! I love the subtle print mixing!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ginger, next one I am going bold!
DeleteOoh, I just love what you did with that Thakoon cotton! The print mixing is so great, and I agree - that fabric feels like silk. So heavenly.
ReplyDeleteAlso: YAY for bike riding! It's the best, isn't it? :D
Bike riding is the best, I feel so relaxed and free while a pedal around. Thanks, it is the best fabric.
DeleteCute shirt and love your pants! I always enjoy your sharing some of your construction techniques as I'm on such a learning curve with garment sewing.
ReplyDeleteCoincidentally my husband purchased bikes for us a few months ago and though there's not a (safe!) place to ride in our rural area, we take them to our closest city on the weekends that has built a new 'trail' just for bikers and walkers on/over old train tracks. It is such FUN! Feels a little like being a kid again. Glad you've got a place to ride nearby and are having fun too.
Thanks, Lisa. I like the bike trails that are popping up around towns. We don't have one in our town, so we ride 3-5 miles of gravel and then reach our town and nice smooth pavement! It does feel like being a kid, have fun riding your bikes.
DeleteI like the Delft blue fabric (Delftsblauw), Delft is a place in The Netherlands and our country is famous because of the large amounts of bikes. I love to cycle too :). Good idea to keep the pattern simple, I think that will enhance the lovely outcome of the fabric. Nice shirt!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the compliment and the information about Delft.
Deletelove that top, colors and fabrics.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Beth.
DeleteLovely-I just finished a Scout in teal silk. Isn't it fun? Is that an arena in your back yard???
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mary, oh, teal silk sounds lovely. Not an arena, just fence, we are cattle producers.
DeleteThat's what I remembered, but thought you had started team roping or something fun like that. :-)
DeleteGreat job as usual! Blue and white is one of my favorite color combinations for summer. Love the use of the quilting cotton for binding.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joen, blue and white is the best for summer.
DeleteI love the Scout tee - haven't seen a bad version yet! Congrats on your shape-shifting!
ReplyDeleteShape-shifting, great term, love it. You are right, not a bad version at all.
DeleteWhat wonderful fabrics! and such a fresh and cool looking outfit. I had to tweak my Scout on the sides a little bit as well, and make it a little longer. Biking, tone, and weight loss - good for you, you look great, like you really feel well.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Coco. I do feel well and nice to really have some extended exercise. I use to walk 2 miles but biking is so much better.
DeleteFantastic outfit... especially love the top! You look great, too!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Angela, I love my outfit, the top is so fun and cool.
DeleteCute summer outfit! Bike riding is a great exercise, good for you!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Andrea, it is great exercise. Trying to figure out when I will get it in when the days get shorter. Might have to leave work earlier! LOL
DeleteLooks really smart and cool.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness - you've added boing to your busy life! Well, you look great and I love your new clothes. Very smart top!
ReplyDeleteThat's such a pretty summer outfit. You did a terrific print blocking. Biking is fun and great that your husband can go with you sometimes. A good family activity.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!!!! The top is fantastic. But I love what you did on the facing with your pants. My Talbots pants come like that. Fantastic work.!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great print, and the ensemble is lovely on you.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great looking top. Love the fabric mix. Your pants are perfect fitting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great outfit! The combination of Thakoon fabrics is just gorgeous! I really need to learn how to fit pants (I made a pair of Sewaholic Thurlows, but can't really wear them). I love biking and you're reminding me that my husband and I don't get around to it nearly enough.
ReplyDeleteI love both of these prints. I am not sure how I feel about just putting a random block of one in the middle of the other.
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