Previously Discarded | Scout Woven Tee {Dressmaking}

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! 

Previously Discarded: The Victoria Blazer {Dressmaking}

There are probably a few reasons why I discarded the Victoria Blazer - probably because it is scary to think of making a blazer by myself and also because I tend to avoid wearing blazers at all cost, even for work. I suppose this one also has a boy-ish look to it which is not necessarily flattering on me.

Victoria Blazer by By Hand London

Anyway, discarded. A lot of people were raving about By Hand London patterns and I decided not to follow suit.... Until, this version came along... 

A coat version - with no collar - totally my sort of coat! This is Oona's version for Project Sewn, and I just fell in love with that whole outfit (check it out here) but the coat has really caught my eye - and yes I bought the pattern then and there. 

So what are the main changes:
- there is a tutorial to follow to make the modifications - clever By Hand London ladies!
- the fabric Oona used, in her own words...  'is quilted-- but not double layered, more like the quilting stitches were just on a thick cotton. Both sides are quite soft & pretty, so it didn't need a lining'. Yes, people no lining! BUT she does mention the 'hong kong finish', does that ring any bells? that takes 86 hours, maybe lining is something I should learn.. Anyhow the fabric is awesome, there is no denying it. 

So guess what, I am in search of fabric...

Have you made the Victoria blazer? Or would you have discarded it?