Neutrals
Long-time readers would know that I love my bright colours and they feature heavily in my makes, but every now and then, and usually in the cooler months, sense prevails and neutral fabrics are purchased and sewn.
This light-weight stretch denim from The Cloth Shop was one such purchase and it didn’t take long for me to decide it needed to be sewn into an Aeolian tunic with modified sleeves. It’s the same Aeolian combination I sewed for the Dressmakers Do in June, but in denim this time rather than silk.
I used the same adjusted sleeve pattern as last time. To recapped, the pattern piece had been:
- Slashed and spread near each side seam to add width
- Extended at the side seams
- Curved at the hem to create a high/low finish on the sleeve after it’s been gathering and bound
I’m sure you won’t be surprised to hear that the statement sleeves and the Liberty binding are my favourite parts of this make. I even snuck some liberty on the inside of the garment!
This outfit was sewn in late August and has already had some serious wear, which goes to show that neutrals do have a place in my wardrobe!
Pattern: Pattern Fantastique’s Aeolian Tee Shirt Dress (tunic length) with hacked sleeves
Size: Small
Fabric: Light-weight stretch denim from The Cloth Shop
Alterations: The sleeves were slashed & spread, lengthened and the curved hemline was gathered and bound with bias binding.
Accessories: Scarf from Scarlet Jones and shoes from Habbot.
Location: Eastern Oval, Ballarat
Love the sleeves, your tunic looks amazing.
I’m really pleased with how this make worked out Lynsey. It’s one of those situations where the idea in my head translated into the finished garment.
It’s lovely and is really set off by that amazing scarf.
The scarf is very amazing.
Man, you are getting some serious mileage out of this pattern! I’m impressed.
Price per use would have the pattern at around 50c… excellent value for money. I think an intervention might be required soon!
Cute! Always can count on denim as a neutral. In fact, it’s pretty much my only neutral xx
It’s my favourite nuetral Jillian. Hooray for demin!
I love the mottled grey of your top. Looks great especially with the Liberty highlights.
Thanks Trish. The fabric is a dream to sew and wear.
Another fabulous aeolian. You must tally them all up one day! 😉
To tell you the truth Sarah, I’m a little to scared to do the tally!
oh my, that fabric is a dream and I absolutely love those sleeves!
The fabric behaved beautifully Sasha and it’s a dream to sew. This tunic has already had loads of wear.
That tunic and scarf are a great match!
To tell you the truth Sarah, that scarf looks good with nearly everything in my winter wardrobe!
Wow. This is so beautiful.
Thanks Jane 🙂
I find that neutrals are a necessity in my wardrobe despite my love of interesting prints, And denim? Well that’s the best neutral of all!
I totally agree Kate, denim is the best neutral of all.
Have you seen this? http://www.harpersbazaar.co.uk/fashion/what-to-wear/news/g37204/statement-sleeves-trend-for-autumn-winter-2016/ Statment sleeves are having their 10 minutes. But then we know, you’re always six steps ahead of the cutting edge.
I’m not sure about that Jane, but I’ll take the compliment and try not to blush too much.
The little touch of printed fabric is lovely.
Thanks Gail. The liberty is one of my favourite things about this tunic.
Too cute
Too kind
Hi Anna- I love all your versions of this top. Thanks for your well-written comments. Am just wondering, as the Aeolian is drifted for knits, now did you adapt for woven fabrics? Did you size up? I am petite but rather boobalicious (not as much fun as it sounds , for a clothes-lover) and usually do a fba + dart.
Cheers
Tracey ( in beautiful SW Western Australia)
Hi Tracey. An excellent question. My bust is a size bigger than my frame. I like about 4 inches of bust ease in a pattern like this. I sew the small size in both a woven and a knit and they fit me really well. I’m not sure if I’m helping…..