Nani Iro loves Liberty
Inspiration can strike anywhere and anytime! And for this make, it was a mixed fabric kids t-shirt by Craftiness Is Not Optional that got my creative juices flowing…
For the front of my mixed fabric t-shirt I used another long time stash occupier, this super soft Nani Iro double knit cotton jersey. I actually had the whole t-shirt cut out and ready to sew, but I was hesitating and now I know why. It needed to be paired with some liberty!
And for the first time in my life I used ribbing. Stripy ribbing of course! There will definitely be more ribbing in my life.
The pattern you ask? It is of course another Scout. Are you sick of all my Scouts yet? I’m still enjoying them, so try and bare with me…
The front is a size 10 with an FBA (as described here). I wanted a high/low hem so I used my french curve to alter the front hem. The back is made from liberty. I used the Grainline’s full back pattern tutorial to add volume.
As the Nani Iro is a double knit, and a little lacking in the draping department, the sleeves were a little sticky-outy (that’s a technical term of course!). I unpicked the sleeve hems and added a box pleat. It was fiddly, but well worth the time invested.
Pattern: Grainline Studio’s Scout Woven Tee
Size: 10
Fabric: Nani Iro double knit cotton jersey, liberty from Tessuti (a remnant) and ribbing from Crafty Mamas
Alterations: I completed an FBA (see details here) and used Grainline’s full back pattern tutorial to add volume to the back. The hem was re-shaped to be slightly high/low and I included box pleats on the hem of each sleeve.
Accessories: Vintage necklace purchased at an Antique Fair
Loving all these variations that you are coming up with and definitely love the extra fullness in the back.
I’m still amazed you can do so much with one pattern. Come summer, I definitely think there will be a full back silk Scout in my life. Note to self, must get over silk fear.
Seriously…next time I’m in Melb, can you come fabric shopping with me? You find the best prints!!
I’m calling that a fabric shopping date! I must admit that a lot of recent makes are made from long ago purchases. Yah for stash busting!
A fabulous fabric combination match! It’s a gorgeous top, definitely one of my favs 🙂
Thanks Mel. A favourite of mine too.
Well, I guess it’s about time to pull out my Scout pattern again 🙂 Like you, I overdose on it, but I haven’t done any with the full back. Which I really like. This tee in 2 fabrics is great!
I’m having a lot of fun with the Scout Coco. I still have some variations in my head that I need to get out. As I said in a comment above I hope to use this pattern to overcome my silk fear when summer is upon us.
I like it! Another inspiring piece! I like how you did the sleeves too – putting that idea in my back pocket!
Thanks Melissa 🙂
This is lovely, I want it now…. How did the two different fabrics sew together? Was it okay to press?
Silly me… I got totally caught in the fabric and pattern modifications and forgot to mention the construction. I used fusible stay tape on the neckline and shoulder seams. I sewed up the tee with a straight stitch (as it’s a woven pattern I knew the seam wouldn’t need to stretch) and overlocked the edges to finish the seams. After sewing the shoulder seams I suddenly remembered my walking foot which feeds both the top and bottom fabric through at the same time. It made sewing the knit and woven together so much easier. I highly recommend a walking foot if you are tackling a mixed fabric project.
With each scout you make I think, “This is the best one!” And this one is no exception. Love the sleeve detail. You’ve inspired me to modify a tunic pattern to suit my style and needs…and I have a ridiculous muslin to prove it!
Thanks Sarah Jo. I think I’m going to have to employ you as my life coach as your comments always make me feel so good! Isn’t it funny how those ‘on the fly’ modifications can really make a garment. Glad to hear you are doing some selfish sewing. Those fish overalls on Instagram were super cute.
Nani Iro AND Liberty – you are a genius!!
Oh sucks…
This is perfect Anna – I adore your fabric pairing and those sleeves are divine – a fabulous design feature! Keep bringing on the scouts, I’m being inspired with each one!
Although I still have a few Scout ideas, I think it’s definitely time to ‘step away from that pattern’ and try something else. Maybe something a little more seasonally appropriate?
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THIS SHIRT IS SOOOO CUTE! I have a serious obsession with polka dots and I love the color/pattern combo. And those box pleats on the sleeves? Agh, the fantasticness ( who cares if it’s a real word)- I don’t if I can take it.
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