Medieval Print Knit T-shirt; Vogue 8582

Front view; Vogue 8582

Purchased this unusual, bold print online and here's what I made. The question on my mind, "Would I dare wear this out and about, around town, with all those faces staring out." It's not so bad and will look interesting under a jacket (maybe hide some of the scarier faces under the jacket). This knit fabric has a smooth, cool feel and is comfortable against the skin, although it may not breathe well in hot weather. I did say I'd like an artsy, wearable wardrobe, and this is definitely that!  I used Vogue 8582 to make the T-shirt, an older Marcy Tilton pattern which I tweaked.

Double-sided, pre-quilted fabric jacket from Simplicity 8298. I made three covered buttons from black velvet, which I love for this jacket, as well as the dotted cotton binding. I did pre-shrink the fabric in the washer before cutting and sewing, but it's still a bit stiff. It fits nicely, but I hope the fabric will soften over time. Overall, a fun project, sewn pretty quickly.

Stevie Tunic; Tilly and the Buttons Dress Pattern

Back view; Stevie Tunic by Tilly and the Buttons

Sample garment, the Stevie Tunic pattern from Tilly and the Buttons.  What I like about this pattern is the simple, quick and easy-to-sew design and, of course, the sweet tie closure in the back.  There's also an option to do a simple button closure at the back neck.  I used a lightweight linen fabric, which became very soft and fluid after pre-shrinking in the washer.  Next time I will use a mid-weight fabric with more body, for more structure and better wear.  It's very plain, but a very nice, flattering fit.