I think I was one of her first costumers when, a couple of months ago, I bought this amazing quilted cotton. (I already have the perfect pattern for it so stay tuned!) Soon after that Shino contacted me asking if I would like to be part of her shop tour and, of course, I couldn’t say no. Since I had already bought fabric from her shop she also asked me if I wanted her to refund me from the money I had spent or if I would like her to give me another fabric. What a question?! Of course I wanted more fabric!
So I picked this amazing printed interlock. So special! So unique! I was in love!
Pattern: Hemlock Top by Elegance and Elephants (for Ines) and Climbing Flowers Tunic by Ottobre – Winter 2014 (for Teresa). Since I saw Rachel’s Hemlock tops I knew I wanted to make similar ones for my daughters and this was just the right fabric and print to do it. But Teresa wanted a simpler (no ruffles mum, please!) design… I knew I didn’t want to make just another regular tee so I picked Climbing Flowers Tunic from Ottobre’s new issue and turned it into a long sleeved tee.
Fabric: The “star fabric” is, of course, this printed interlock one from Nutta Fabric Shop. But the print is so special and strong I thought it would be nice to mix it with a bit of basic solid fabric. So, for Ines tee, I chose a mustard yellow cotton piquet thrifted from a man’s polo shirt bought at my local street market. But, once again, Teresa wanted something different… She wanted brown sleeves… So Teresa’s tee sleeves are made of cotton knit from my local store.
I have to say I like both shirts. And the best part is I get to dress my daughters in matching outfits, but each tee really express their styles right now: Ines is still quite a baby girl while Teresa already wants to be a pre-pre-teen…
Sewing with Nutta’s interlock was such a pleasure. You know I have just started sewing with knits and I have just bought a serger but these where such simple and fast garments to make even for a newbie…
So do you also feel like having a couple of meters of gorgeous Japanese fabric? You can win it here.
Then, after trying your luck, you can get inspired by all amazing creations on the fabric shop blog tour. Check them all out here! By the way, my friend Annika has picked the same fabric as me and made these super cozy pajamas for her daughter.
And finally, don’t forget to head over Nutta Fabric Shop and use the coupon code THANKS20 to save 20% off everything until December 8 (that’s tomorrow so hurry up!).
Thanks so much for joining in the tour and sewing these cute t-shirts, Marta! BTW, I'm feeling kind of same that my older one is almost getting into pre-pre-teen phase.. so I'm trying hard to wear my little one baby-like stuffs (things like hats with animal ears! Ha!) to adore her toddler cuteness.. Anyway, thanks so much!
ResponderEliminarThank you so much Shino! For the comment and the amazing fabric!
EliminarThese are fantastic, Marta! Love the contrast sleeves and the cool accessories. Your girls are great models too :)
ResponderEliminarThank you Marisa! Teresa were so please about their news long sleeved tees they were happy to model for me.
EliminarOhh Marta ficaram mesmo mesmo giras! Adoro! Já sabes que adoro ambas as combinações dos tecidos e as fotos estão o máximo. :)
ResponderEliminarObrigada! E obrigada pela ajuda com os tecidos...
EliminarFicaram tão giras as t-shirts, cada uma no seu estilo. E a Inês e a Teresa parecem ter adorado :-)
ResponderEliminarSim. Elas adoraram! Tenho mesmo que fazer mais t-shirts!
EliminarVery nice Marta!. I love the way you make two very different t shirts from the same fabric. As always your pictures are so beautiful.
ResponderEliminarThank you so much! I have to please these girls in order for them to actually wear what I make...
EliminarGorgeous Marta!
ResponderEliminarThank you Suz! It's always nice to see you around here. :)
EliminarTecido lindo, moldes lindos, miúdas hiper lindas, o conjunto perfeito! :-)
ResponderEliminarMuito obrigada Patricia! (Estou a corar com tantos elogios...)
EliminarSooo sweet. Your girls are really rocking there new shirts. Isn't this print just too cute? And thanks for reminding me of the Hemlock Top. I need to make a shirt for a friend of my daughter and I think it's time for another Hemlock...
ResponderEliminarThank you Annika! The Hemlock is such a great pattern, isn't it?
EliminarBy the way, I loved the pajamas you made with the same fabric. I'm heading over right now to your blog to leave a comment!
The fabric is really fabulous and the photos makes me smile....I LOVE them!!!
ResponderEliminarThanks Mie! Your creations were an inspiration for me to start sewing with knits so I am really glad to have you here. I am becoming a little bit knit-addicted now...
EliminarHow cute. They look like they've just came out of a modern fairytale <3
ResponderEliminarAdorable outfits!! And I love your girls poses. They are so photogenic. :)
ResponderEliminarGosto tanto! O tecido é o máximo! Tem um look meio vintage, fantástico. E as tuas miúdas são as mais giras da blogosfera!
ResponderEliminarAdoro tudo :) Ficaram impecáveis e é tão giro ver o estilo de cada uma (eu confesso, gosto do folho nas mangas. Tem a dimensão certa)!
ResponderEliminarAh, e as modelos são 5-estrelas. Girissímas e super bem-dispostas :)
Adorable and that fabric is fabulous! Will have to go through my Ottobre Designs and see if I've got that one. Thanks for linking to Craftastic Monday at Sew Can Do:)
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