Jumping straight into the lounge-wear category of the Palette Challenge here is a super comfy tee using a bird-print jersey scored at Saeeds Fabric during Claire’s Walthamstow Meet-up.
The pattern is the Swing-Top from the kick-ass Dixie-DIY. Although this early version has been discontinued Dixie has just released her new Concert-tee pattern which I have earmarked as soon as I find the perfect wide-striped knit.
The other super find on Dixie’s site is the Never Fear Knits series she made last year – a seriously comprehensive guide to sewing with knit fabric. Using all the tips this top came together in less than two hours after printing the pattern and would be perfect as a first foray into sewing jersey. I used a zigzag stitch for all the seams and left it un-hemmed.
To say this is comfortable is an understatement – it is ridiculous and now I want to make a million of them.
Operation lounge-wear is off to a flying start!!
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Too cute! Love that bird print!
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What a fab t shirt, the style shows off the print perfectly. Thanks for the link, because I DO fear knits
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That’s super cute!
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It’s so cute!! l love the bird print and the swing of the bottom of the shirt!
Great t-shirt
! This free BurdaStyle Pattern – 1 piece Kimono Tee has a similar silhouette too.
I love that pattern! And I seriously have to get on that concert tee pattern! So perfect!!
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I love that print! And I seriously have to get on that concert tee pattern! So perfect!!
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woops! got this in there twice – but you know what i mean
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What a fab top, and I love the fabric!
I love it when you find a piece like this that you really like!
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Love it!!! This looks so great on you, and super comfy. Totally in love with that print too.
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Cute, cute! I love that print and it’s a darling fit on you.
I can’t wait to try her Concert Tee. In fact, I may cut into it today!
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Hey, thanks for using my pattern! It looks great on you and I love that bird print! Fantastic!!
Perfect version! I like the fabric unhemmed too. It seems to have better drape that way than a bulky hem.
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What a great top. Fit, fabric, funky birds…I love everything about it.