After the Cake!

I barely made this post, sewing all day, and having pictures taken just as the sun was setting. It was an interesting process from start to finish. I used Style Arc Sewing Patterns Ann-T-Shirt. I checked the size chart and decided to go with the size 12. After I taped the pieces together, I traced it onto the wrong side of my precious 1 yard of Spoonflower print fabric. I was able to fit the back and the front, but not the sleeves. I designed a smaller cap sleeve, that I lined with the same fabric and then I was able to squeeze everything out of the fabric.

I made one of my most common errors, trusting the sizing chart. I should have made the size 10. The sleeve set way over my shoulder, the armhole gaped open a mile, and it was way too long. But that didn’t stop me, better to be too big than too small. I took in the sleeves, and sewed up the sides, and chopped off the length. It’s still a comfy fit, just right for exercising, which I did right after I took the photos.

Jumping Jacks!

After all the “Cake” we’ve had it’s time to shape up! Don’t you just love this fabric? Retro girls hula hooping, eating fruit, weighing in!

Style Arc Ann-T-Shirt

 

Fabric: 1 yard 100% Jersey Cotton from Spoonflower
Pattern: Style Arc
Year: 2014 – Retro print from Spoonflower
Notions: Thread
Time to complete: about 6 hours
First worn: August 31, 2014 for a walk with neighbors
Wear again? Absolutely!
Total price: $30.00 (a real splurge for me)

See more photos at zibergirl.com and read about the give-away coming up soon!