Previously Discarded | Scout Woven Tee {Dressmaking}

Monday 12 May 2014

I have seen versions of the Grainline Scout Tee many times on blogs and I was never convinced. And yes, it is right up my street, with simple lines and curves. And I don't even have to go for flowery fabric like the one it is presented in and could easily stick to my blue/grey tones. But I never felt like sewing it. 



That was until I saw the below simple version - inspired by Madewell  and using Jen's (from Grainline) tutorial. The tutorial is so well-written and documented, it is worth reading just to learn how a simple garment could be beautifully altered! 



Kelley from Casa Crafty made her version using Tula Pink Fox Field - a 100% cotton fabric. How cool does it look? 



It still looks a bit short for my body shape and that may be an alteration I would have to consider. But here is too adding one more thing on my sewing to-do-list! 

7 comments:

  1. I made a Scout Tee over the weekend. I'm wearing it today. As a short, curvy bottomed lady, I can vouch that the shirt is both a nice length and wide enough at the bottom to accommodate my hips. I would consider adding an inch to the length if I planned to always wear it untucked with trousers, but that's only because I'm very conscious of my lower half.

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  2. It looks like a great top. Look forward to seeing yours

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  3. love it - you would look fantastic in this top Nat!

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  4. Thanks for the link to Grainline! Even though I don't have that pattern the clear photos and instructions there are invaluable for any sewer of clothing! Thanks!

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  5. The shirt looks nice and I think with your creative eye for details you will make a wonderful version of it!

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  6. It has great lines and will be cute on you.

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  7. I love seeing how a little change can make such a big impact!

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