Hello there! I have to share up front that I’m starting this post soon after our state went in quarantine for the COVID-19 virus. I’ve felt many different emotions throughout the beginning and current stage of the virus spreading. I’ve been more distracted in this time. I made alot of mistakes through sewing this simple top (I have already sewn this pattern once). I decided to embrace the mistakes and be gentle with myself instead of not sewing right now. On to the project!

I made the La Brea tee by Halfmoon Atelier. I was in the pattern test group when the design came out, June 2019. I enjoyed the test process but I’ve been wanting to make this pattern again. The tee is a unique “all in one” sleeve top that can be made in a non-stretch knit or a woven fabric. I love that the incorporated sleeve design uses less fabric. The following are the pattern line drawings, for reference:

For the fabric, I picked a lovely viscose fabric by Atelier Brunette from Minerva. I loved the design in the Moonstone print and found the little splotches of mustard quite special. I love that Atelier Brunette includes pre-made viscose bias binding as an option to purchase. I love wearing viscose but the process of making handmade viscose bias binding was not appealing to me.

Supplies

1m, Atelier Brunette Moonstone Viscose Challis Dress Fabric (reference size chart for fabric lengths needed)

1m, Atelier Brunette Stardust Bias Binding, Ochre

80/12 Universal needle

Matching thread

Iron/ Sleeve ironing board

Glass head sewing pins

Tracing paper, pen, ruler

Muslin/toile:

Size - 3/4, 3 at the neckline, extend the shoulder to a 4, 4 at the sleeves down. B-cup version.

Continued in my next post...

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