Party Shirt

Tim needed a new party shirt, so he got a new party shirt.

Georgia Tee Two Ways

 My brain can really only handle simple projects right now! 

Simple tops, simple pants... simple but satisfying.

McCall's 6044 Strikes Again

My TNT shirt pattern for Tim strikes again!

I batch-sewed Tim two versions of McCall's 6044 for his recent birthday... did I make him two versions of this shirt last year at this time, also for his birthday? Yes. Am I ashamed? Nope!

Such a good pattern... no fit changes from my previous versions. Both versions are short sleeves, no yoke, two front pockets.

The first, modeled on our recent weekend trip to Brooklyn, is made from a super silky tropical palm print cotton voile that I bought in Bangkok at Hieng Yoo Huat. I think it's originally from Japan. 

I was hording the palm print for myself, but then Tim expressed an interest. At first I said no, because I am mean. But then I realized I could eke a shirt for Tim and still get a tank for myself with the yardage I had. A shirt for Tim it was! 

For this casual shirt, I finally tried out some of the Snap Source pearl snaps I've had since my birthday. I don't know why I haven't tried them yet. So easy to install! So much fun!

The second shirt is made from a gorgeous piece naturally-dyed cotton batik I bought at a holiday fair when I lived in Indonesia. It's probably been marinating in my stash for 5-6 years now. 

Really gorgeous detail on this hand-stamped piece...

This one seemed more appropriate with buttons, so I stuck with those.

Tim loves both shirts! Thanks, trusty McCall's 6044.

Perkins Shirt in Silk Cotton Voile

Hey all! I've got a post up at Fabric Mart today about this fun tunic!

This is the Ensemble Patterns Perkins Shirtdress, a cool, modern, oversized shirt, tunic or dress. 

The Avid Seamstress Drop Sleeve Top

I've been sewing up patterns from lots of new-to-me pattern companies this week!

Watercolor Floral Beatrix

Oooooh, I am in love with this top I just made with the new Made by Rae Beatrix pattern!

It's Selfish Sewing Week!

It's Selfish Sewing Week! What are you working on?