Showing posts with label Tessuti. Show all posts
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Tuesday 12 May 2020

Tessuti Knots and Crosses competition - Maisa denim jacket, Flint shorts and Sorrento bucket hat


It's been a very long time since I entered a sewing competition, but when I saw the gorgeous fabrics in Tessuti's 2020 sewing competition, I had to give it a go. The idea was to make any garment from a cotton/linen Broderie Anglaise fabric. The fabric was available in four colours and two different patterns, the 'knots' and the 'crosses'. I chose the 'crosses' fabric in a natural colour. The rules stipulated that only the 'knots' or 'crosses' fabrics could be used as the outside of the garment and could not be dyed or embellished with any other fabric or embroidery. A lining fabric of the sewer's choice was allowed. Entries were to include photos of someone wearing the garment as well as pictures of its construction.


I made three pieces for my competition outfit, all of which I have made before, so I knew they would fit. These were a Named Clothing Maisa Denim Jacket, Megan Nielsen Flint Shorts and, for fun, an Elbe Textiles Sorrento Bucket Hat, which is a free pattern. I am wearing them with a Megan Nielsen Eucalyptus woven tank in khaki. I had decided on the jacket as soon as I heard about the competition, partly because my denim Maisa jacket is probably my most worn item ever and partly because I thought it would be unique to make a Broderie Anglaise jacket. After seeing the other entries, it seems I wasn't so forward-thinking after all as there are some gorgeous jackets among them. Oh well! I had originally planned to make a skirt, but it wasn't working out, so I went with shorts instead after a suggestion from my sewing friend Katherine.


I began with the Maisa Jacket. I wanted to show off the fabric as much as possible, so kept the majority of the jacket unlined. I used a natural-coloured cotton fabric to line just the collar, cuffs, pockets and hem and button bands. I sewed it around the seams (see below) so that the lining and not the seam showed through the eyelet holes on the inside and outside of the jacket. 



It was a slow process getting everything as perfect as possible, but very enjoyable, especially as I have had little time to sew for quite a while now. 


The outer seams are all top-stitched and the jacket is finished off with jeans buttons at the front, pockets and cuffs.


The inside of the pocket has a leather patch with my Meggipeg label and a Tessuti Fabrics label on it.



The next picture shows how the jacket is constructed to allow the light through the main part of it.



Next the Flint shorts. These were lined for modesty, with the lining fabric used as underlining. This meant that the view through the holes was uniform and no seams were visible. I made the style that buttons up, rather than ties, and used metal buttons. These were shortened about 4cm from the pattern after a suggestion from a (male) friend, who insisted they were originally too long! I think he was probably right as the proportions look better with the jacket at the shorter length. 



These shorts are so comfortable to wear and I love them in this fabric.



The Sorrento bucket hat is fun to sew and easy to wear. I lined it to hide the seams again and love how the light shines through the brim lining when it's worn.


I am really happy with all the pieces of this outfit. I know they will all be things I wear a lot and I thoroughly enjoyed the planning and creating of everything. The fabric is gorgeous and I'm very happy to have pushed myself to enter the competition. The closing date is 14th May and it's worth having a look at the other creative entries on Pinterest or Instagram.



Wednesday 10 January 2018

Tessuti Ruby Dress


I've had my eye on this pattern for quite some time, particularly after seeing versions by Rachel on Instagram. I also loved some of the variations posted on the Tessuti blog. Actually one of them, the Bondi Dress, has been made into a pattern in its own right and released today.


I made this a while ago and wore it on Christmas Day. It's made from an indigo-printed linen from Tessuti, which I've also seen in Potter Textiles. I bought the pattern and fabric with a gift voucher from a sewing friend and I'm so happy with both. I love indigo in all its variations, so this is perfect.


The pattern has slightly cut-away armholes and a high neck. I added pockets in the side seams and I think I added some length, but I can't remember now! The edges are bound with blue, ready-made bias binding.



The back neckline has a little opening and a button closure.




This is such an easy, comfortable dress and the bound neckline and armholes are very flattering. The skirt has just the right amount of flare. I love this dress so much. I can't believe I waited so long to buy the pattern!



Sunday 27 August 2017

Tessuti Yuki Dress


This is my first time making a Tessuti pattern, but I couldn't resist the Yuki Dress. It's just the sort of dress to wear when I want to eat a big lunch and feel completely comfortable! Having said that, I could probably have gone down a size from the Medium as it is a bit roomy. 

 

What drew me to this pattern was the neckline, which has a funnel style piece gathered in at the top with a drawstring. The dress itself is a simple cocoon shape with side seam pockets.


I made the dress with a thick, spongy, wool blend (I think) from the Morrison sale. I used blue and black printed knit from a $5 remnant bag from Potter Textiles for the neck and a twisty drawstring I found in my bag of strings. Since this is a winter dress, I made a Nettie Bodysuit to go underneath and added some of the remnant fabric to the sleeves. I also made black Virginia leggings to complete the outfit.


It was difficult to photograph this black outfit on a dull day, but you can just about see the details.


I really like the simplicity of this pattern and it was very quick and easy to sew. I thought the instructions were good too. The dress, although slightly big, is so lovely and cosy to wear and I love the overall effect of the contrasting neckline and matching bodysuit sleeves.

Sunday 8 June 2014

Zoe and Virginia in the hood


There's nothing like leggings and a tunic for comfy winter attire.

This navy combo consists of the free Zoe Top pattern by Tessuti and the Virginia leggings by Megan Nielsen, which I have made before. 


The Zoe top is designed for sheer fabric and I had a remnant of this polka dot chiffon from Textile traders that I wanted to use. However, the front and back of this loose-fitting top took up all my fabric and I had to improvise and add sleeves in navy knit fabric. I also edged the neckline in the plain navy.

The leggings began life as a top made from some kind of leather-look polyester. Pretty gross right? I like it so much better on the legs.


 It took some rather creative pattern placement to get the leggings pattern pieces to fit on the available fabric, but I got there in the end with some patching at the lower legs. The pieced sections were overlocked together and topstitched with a twin needle to maintain stretch. I thought this would be more of a feature, but it only just visible.


Some piecing was also required at the top of the leggings. Here I used the same navy knit fabric used for the sleeves of the Zoe top. This is usually hidden under the tunic of course, but how's that for pulling an outfit together?!!


 So there we are. A casual outfit for those days hanging in the industrial area and spray painting some graffiti while I wait for JJ's gymnastics class to finish!


Just joking about the graffiti!

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