paper thin tunic
pattern: paper tunic (inspired by butterick B4684)
difficulty (1-5): 2
pattern size: small
fabric: 2 yd of cream egyptian cotton
notions: linen/cotton biased tape, bits of fusible interfacing
this piece of cotton was with extreme fine weave. when i saw it in the fabric store, it really did not stand out from the rest of the pile. but the touch, the softness only cotton can give, was obvious. like liberty's cotton. i also love the cream color. white is lovely, but too stark. if i want this tunic to be part of my summer, i can do without the starkness.
i was really hoping to have this tunic done by last summer so i could wear it on our cruise vacation. that never happened. but it worked out in the end, as now i had a lot more time to sew carefully, french seamed all parts. and enjoy the loveliness of cotton.
what i love about sewing - oh there so many things i love about this craft - is really how much you are willing to step outside the norm. i'm absolutely sure that this fabric was really meant to be used as bed sheets. but i love it as my tunic. i was at mood fabric couple days ago (more on that later), looking for corduroy, which was with the upholstery. the lovely cords i found were probably meant for seat cushions... but they will become my winter skirts. i love that the fabric has no limitation in my sewing world.
not very good with self portrait. to show how lovely this tunic is for a breezy summer day.
Comments
Simple and beautiful!
Seeing your work may even tempt me to try sewing clothes! I've only ever sewn bags and quilts before. This looks like something I could tackle.
Thanks for the inspiration!
posted by Jody on March 13, 2008 11:42 AM
Beautiful work! French seams and fine crisp cotton go together so well.
posted by di on March 13, 2008 09:32 PM
looks so light and cool...very nice.
posted by joyce on March 14, 2008 01:04 AM
That is absolutely beautiful...so simple and very soft and airy. I love minimal patterns like that...you really brought out the fabric by keeping the piece simple.
posted by raina on March 14, 2008 10:12 AM
Your tunic is beautiful in it's simplicity! I love it! Wear it with pride! :)
posted by cactusneedles on March 14, 2008 10:21 AM
What a wonderful project! It's perfect for a tropical vacation - when you've had too much sun and want to protect yourself from the elements, but not get hot at the same time!
posted by grumperina on March 14, 2008 10:23 AM
I like the simple and pure look of your tunic.
posted by Alex on March 14, 2008 10:32 AM
I've only sewn a few garments (and poorly at that) but you keep making me want to learn. Beautiful shirt!
posted by meg on March 16, 2008 03:49 PM
Oh, this screams Spring/Summer to me... *sigh*
It's lovely!
posted by Veronique on March 18, 2008 11:49 AM
It's everything I love in a garment - classic, clean lines, well crafted and simple details.
I agree with you - fabric is SO fun because of the endless possibilities it holds.
posted by Steph on March 19, 2008 11:23 AM
oh this is going to be just *perfect* for summer. lovely and simple and cool.
posted by pamela wynne on March 22, 2008 12:12 AM