PATTERN:
Bento Tee by Liesl and Co. The Bento Tee is one of my all-time favorite knit
patterns. It comes with two different styles: a simple tee with cuffed sleeves
and a long sleeve sweatshirt with front pockets. Last year I made several
simple tees and sweaters using this pattern but I didn’t try the pockets option
as I thought the pockets were a little bit too high on the torso for my taste. When
I got this gorgeous fabric from Nosh (more about it bellow), I decided it was finally
time to try the pockets! Since I had some extra fabric, I could add some length
to the bodice so the pockets would lay a little bit lower - hopefully at the waist
line! I was thinking about making a long sweater to wear with skinny jeans but
now I really like to see it as a mini dress. I think the boxy shape of the Bento
works really nice as a mini-dress. As
long as I don’t have to lift my harms too high…
FABRIC:
Silmu Knit in Black – Vanilla by Nosh. I must admit felt in love with
the structured knits collection Nosh has put together this year the moment I
saw it. All colors and textures are simply perfect for winter sewing! As usually,
the quality is top. But that’s not all. Though the Silmu is a cotton sweatshirt
fabric, it looks a lot more luxurious. I actually feel like my mini dress looks
quite fancy and not sporty at all. Sewing with the Silmu was super easy as the
fabric is quite stable. I used my serger in very seam but sew the pockets seam first
with my sewing machine. (I’ve also added a stripe of interfacing at the pockets
to be sure they stayed crisped and nice looking.) The neckline is finished with
a narrow neckband made with Nosh rib in black and all hems are finished with a
double needle, just as the pattern calls for.
So, this
might be my last make of 2017 and it is for sure one of my favorites. It was a
pleasure to collaborate with Nosh Fabrics this year. Sewing and wearing nice
organic fabric is a so, so good!
Lindo Marta!!! Vestia já!
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