When you plan a simple sew [that you have
sewed before], that turns into.....a long
lasting sew... DO you wonder why???
WELL----
It's not the pattern, it's not the revised
ideas, it's not your sweet friend [Cathe]
that sent you this "sweet,fast,simple sew"
IT IS ----
Your's Truly.. hahahaha You see, I cut out this
shirt , in a really cute red fabric.. When I
went to cut my little v in it, I was too set
on the simple part, and I didn't measure well.
I cut the v off center.. It looked really dumb.
I used the last little bit of the fabric.. so
no re-cutting the front. I was ready to set this
sewing tee aside.. But my friend, Cathe, finished
her beautiful shirt up and after seeing how pretty,
it was, I just had to finish mine. check her blog
to see her beautiful tee.
http://amaryllislog.wordpress.com/2014/06/06/i-cried-wolf/
BTW-- Neither of us knew, that we would both end up doing
a floral blue fabric.ha
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| Don't you just love this rustic old building? It is at Kenny's camp house. A fun day /night , camping out with our grandson, Kenny. |
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| Wish you could see the cute cuffs on the sleeves. Nice loose fitting , comfortable shirt.. Feel really bad, that I wanted to cuss it.ha |
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| Grainline Scout Tee [revised] Sewing from stash.. yea.. Both the messed up red one, and this one came from my stash.. |
Your scout turned out really nice. I like the lace you added, I wish you would show how you did that.
ReplyDeleteThank you Maureen.. The lace was super easy.. I will post how I did it..
Deletehahahaha! Ahhh those good 'ole sewing trials and tribulations :)
ReplyDeleteVery cute top!
Thank you Nakisha.. [Guess what? That would be a great name for this post---Good ole trials and tribulations. hahahhaa
DeleteLovely Tee and so glad you are still in touch with Cathe - miss her from Sew Weekly days ...
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane.. I just love Cathe too. She and I have kept in touch through emails since the sew weekly days.. She is such a wonderful person, and now a great friend.
DeleteThat blue is so your colour!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Maryanne.. So funny, but I always choose red or red tones.. but lately.. blue is coming into my garments..
DeleteIt really turned out beautiful; I'm glad you stuck with it.
ReplyDeleteThank you... I am proud I did too.. Nice comfortable shirt to wear..Great with jeans.
DeleteThis is pretty top, Judy! I really love the lace, it looks really sweet and I love the blue as well. You look great in this outfit and nice backdrops :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Hana.. I like the lace insert also.. I was anxious to see if the lace would wash well, since I didn't know where I got the lace? Or what kind it was,ha.. I washed it today.. And it looked fine.. .
DeleteThe lace insert is great ~ that was a good idea ... J
ReplyDeleteThank you Judith.. It was a last minute thought to add it..
Deleteyes, we all have those poorly thought out sewing moments- that teaches us again for a little while, until we need the lesson again...
ReplyDeleteI do like this blue version - the colour is just so flattering on you...
Thank you Sarahliz.
DeleteYou are so right.. for a little while... I will use caution.lol
Great modification to the pattern. Pretty color on you, too!
ReplyDeleteThank you Andrea.
DeleteWow, it looks fabulous! Sorry about the false start—I hate it when I do that! But your blue shirt is lovely. Makes me want to make one too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dianna. The first shirt was really pretty fabric.. Sure hate that I messed it up.
DeleteJudy, I love your scout. The lace yoke is perfect! I like the length of your v too. It fits nicely and looks wonderful on you! Oh yes I agree, our fabric is so alike! You know what they say, great minds think alike, and apparently stumble over the same issues!
ReplyDeleteI loved working on this with you, so fun! A little like our time in sew weekly!
And the cabin grounds are amazing, rustic and lovely. I too would spend a ton of time out there. It looks like all kinds of fun adventures to be had. Love the wooden exterior wall, that is really lovely, and the perfect backdrop!
Thank you Cathe...
DeleteThis was totally fun [and a headache,ha].. We need to do another one of these Sew weekly items. I had fun too. and thank you for the encouraging me.
Isn't that old building wonderful?
Your top look lovely and hope you'll enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Dorothy.
DeleteSmashing shirt! Now you match my newly painted doors. Ha!
ReplyDeleteActually spent the better part of 2 days copying a jeans skirt to make a simple tan one. Just traced around it, and off I went. Yikes! But did get it done today amidst the errands to get a zipper and make a rhubarb custard kuchen. Yum.
Have fun with the 'boys'. Looking forward to Fathers Day!
Deedy.. that's exactly what that top needs.. A photo in front of your pretty new door.ha
DeleteHope you have a good day tomorrow..
Such a lovely top Maw! Love the fabric choices you made. You are wearing the blue very well!
ReplyDeleteThank you Terri.
DeleteJudy, thanks for your comments on my blog. Your blog looks really fun! Those Easter dresses you did look gorgeous!! I love to sew too, but I rarely get around to it. I finally made my little guy a quilt this year but that's about all I've done in ages. I should hire you to make me something. ( :
ReplyDeleteYou are very welcome Holly... I too, wish I had a few more hours in the day to sew.. [and my kids are grown,ha--still no time].
DeleteThank you so much. I love sewing for the grandkids.
I love everything about your pretty shirt! Glad you prevailed as it is lovely. The lace accent really sets off the entire shirt. Nice! And Yes! I love old, rustic buildings too!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa. I am proud I didn't give up on it too.
DeleteJudy this is really cute!!! And I'm sure very comfortable for summer. I always look forward to your next sewing project. Have a great summer!
ReplyDeleteRobin - aka - a little bird
Thank you Robin... [wish I could get more sewing projects done.ha--too much yard work, gardening right now.]. Hope your enjoying your summer too.
DeleteJudy...just love how your tee turned out. The lace is perfect...just the right feminine touch...who would ever suspect that you didn't intend to do that in the first place? :) Kenny's camp...just love that weathered wood! Enjoy your time outdoors today...I'm sure I'll have a zillion questions for you by tonight!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Laura
Thank you Laura...Proud I didn't give up and quit..ha The tee is really comfortable and cool to wear. Send the questions on..will do my best to help.. Hugs.
DeleteLovely top gosh that is an old building love the wood makes a nice back drop to your blue outfit :)
ReplyDeleteThank you... that is an old shed at my hubby's camphouse.
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