Reporting back
My thoughtful plan of three liberty 3/4 sleeved Scout Woven Tee’s gained some momentum on the weekend, and I thought it was time to report back.
Oh how I love the Scout Woven Tee!
This new to me liberty was from a fabric shop owners personal stash and dates back to the 80s. When I purchased this fabric from the previous owner (thanks Instagram) I was undecided if it was for me or my girls. As you can see, selfish sewing won!
For a bit of fun, I thought I would style my red, pink and purple poppies Scout with the jacket, cardigan, shrug and cropped jumper as per my plan. To refresh your memory…
I think the top three outfits work with my quirky romantic style, but I won’t be leaving home in the cropped purple jumper combo. But yet, here am I posting of photo of it on my blog! The things I do for you readers. In the photo above (and it was the best of them!), I don’t like way the Scout billows out from under the cropped jumper. In hindsight, the jumper looks much better with a slimmer and slightly longer shirt underneath.
Pattern: Grainline Studio’s Scout Woven Tee
Size: 10
Fabric: Vintage Liberty of London Tana Lawn from Odette (previously known as Patchwork on Central Park)
Alterations: I completed an FBA (see details here) and lengthened the sleeves utilising Jen’s Long Sleeved Scout Variation Pattern Tutorial
Moving onto Scout number two…
The liberty for this Scout was purchased in Tessuti’s Melbourne store with this specific project in mind. It’s a little more subtle than my poppies Scout, but it allows for bright accessories… and you all know how I love a scarf and/or some beads.
The jeans, boots and my lipstick are the same in both styling sessions, and yet with a change of outer layer and accessories I have created quite different looks. This little styling session was very good for my mindset about creating a travel wardrobe for our upcoming European family holiday.
Pattern: Grainline Studio’s Scout Woven Tee
Size: 10
Fabric: Liberty of London Tana Lawn from Tessuti (Melbourne Store)
Alterations: I completed an FBA (see details here) and lengthened the sleeves utilising Jen’s Long Sleeved Scout Variation Pattern Tutorial
The third and final planned liberty Scout? What can I say? I’ve moved onto the next project…
A very big thank-you to my dear friend Sharon for the styling and photography. Sharon’s recently won herself the prestigious role as the Blogless Anna photographer (when I need to be in front of the camera!). Mr Blogless Anna is very pleased he has been relieved of this duty.
And how about all those changing objects on the wooden stool? Hilarious aren’t we?
My Scout tees are my most worn items so after seeing your gorgeous versions, I am soo going to do this!
It was a great process Andrea. I can highly recommend it. I expect that these Scout will be some of the most worn me-made items in my wardrobe! I’m wearing the poppy one today.
They look great! I love the poppy print. Your photo shoot looks pretty fun!
Thanks Rosi. I great news about the poppy print is that I still have 1.5m. You’ll be seeing it again!
Beautiful styling of not only you but the photos as well!
I’ve now cut my Scout out in toile fabric but as yet have got no further. I shall be sure to let you know when I progress.
It was such a fun photo shoot. Me dear friend and photographer spent a lot of time saying relax… I’ll never be a natural model!
That’s some very interesting chair/prop action you have going on there! The tops look great…perfect for a mix-match European holiday wardrobe.
The stool/prop thingo kept me amused while I posed. Modelling is not something that comes easily! Plus, I’m quirky! And yes, I totally agree about the mix match travel wardrobe. These are perfect contenders.
I love these new tops hard! My problem with the scout was the need for a FBA as well- this is rather inspiring… Also, stool props WIN!
You would definitely come out the winner if you got in the ring with an FBA and a Scout!
Very cool mix of prints/colours/textures!
Thanks Anne. I’ve really enjoyed this little project – planning, sewing and sharing the results. And having a lovely bunch of sewists cheering me on… well that is just the icing on the cake!
Oh I like both very much. Excellent work.
Thanks Louise. Onto the next project now…
I’m impressed that you got two made before getting distracted. I struggle like that!
They look great, love the styling and the photoshoot and you look fantastic. Can I borrow Sharon sometimes?
I was impressed I didn’t get distracted earlier too. The photo shoot was such fun. There is an exclusivity clause in Sharon’s contract (sorry about that!).
These are all great styles. And you looked stylish today too. Have a great weekend:)
Embarrassingly I wasn’t wearing anything me-made. Lovely to meet you. Did you score any good remnants? Enjoy your weekend in Melbourne. Rather than sewing tonight I will be knitting!
Gosh, you wear Liberty so well. You and Top Notch are the best I reckon. Oh, and that brick wall is so cool for photoshoots. I think I’ll have to look at modifying my Scout tee pattern now, love these.
Thanks Amy, I’m blushing! If the only fabrics left in the world were liberty, linen & wool (I’m particularly thinking merino jersey) I’d still be a very happy girl! I know… expensive tastes and all that…
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