Showing posts with label swing tank. Show all posts
Showing posts with label swing tank. Show all posts

4.16.2015

The Anna Blouse at Indiesew!



I am so excited to have my Anna Blouse for sale at Indiesew!  You can find a little more info about the pattern and a review from Allie, co-founder of Indiesew HERE!

I absolutely love the site.  Each pattern is sewn by Indiesew before it is included on their site so they can review the pattern and make sure it passes their high standards.
Indiesew also provides sewing tutorials to help you make your garment.



Indiesew is hosting a give-away - a year of free sewing patterns!  You can find the link here.
The winner of this contest will receive one Indiesew pattern of their choice every month for the next year, a prize valued at over $200!


How does it work? Simply enter on this giveaway page. Here's a breakdown of the rules:

  • This contest starts today, April 14th at 10am MDT. The contest ends Monday, April 20th at 10pm MDT.
  • Every entrant must have or create an Indiesew account to enter the contest.
  • All entrants must have a verified email address. Unverified entries are not valid. If you haven't yet verified your email, you'll get a confirmation email sent to you after you enter.
  • The winner of this contest will be announced on our FacebookInstagram and Twitter profiles on Tuesday, April 21st. The winner will also be notified by email.
  • No purchase necessary. Unsubscribe at any time.


I was very excited to see my Anna Blouse on the Indiesew blog!  I now have sewn a total of six Annas for my Spring Wardrobe.


  
It is such a versatile blouse and I even shared different ways to wear you Anna HERE.





Next up is a pattern for my Simple Swing Tank and Dress.  Another wardrobe staple I will wear all summer long.

xo
Charise

  


8.12.2014

Summer Sewing for Myself ~ Swing Tanks



We have had the most amazing summer in Seattle.  The temperature has been in the 80's and 90's most every day!  I saw a cute tank in a local store that was perfect for this fab summer weather.  Fitted through the bust so it is flattering, but loose and swingy so it is comfortable too - just perfect for hot summer days.  

The style was a bit too junior for me - bra revealing low back and a Stevie Nicks handkerchief hem - so I decided to put my pattern drafting skills to work and created a pattern.  
The tank I drafted has a scoop back detail and adjustable straps.  The adjustable straps are such a nice detail and surprisingly easy to add. The version pictured above is an older Free Spirit print in rayon challis.  It has a beautiful drape and is super soft and comfy!  You can find the fabric Here.

The fabric I used for this tank is a Joel Dewberry rayon challis.



I purchased yardage to make a dress version in this Anna Maria Horner rayon challis print which I adore!
You can find the Anna Maria Horner fabric here.

The tank will also be a fun style to layer with a cardigan and wear with skinny jeans and boots this Fall.
I can see the dress with a knee length wool sweater, tights and boots : )

I hope you are enjoying your summer!

xo
Charise