Yes, this
scout tee was absolutely
inspired copied from the
fabulous one by Jen of Grainline. I am becoming something of a Grainline fan girl. First the
maritime shorts and now the scout tee. Of course I'll also be wearing
them together like a Jen copy cat.The only differences are that I hemmed mine instead of cutting it and I used lace to bind the neck rather than her suggested organza bias (because I didn't have any).
To be honest I hadn't really thought I'd ever make the scout tee, but I grabbed this lace material on sale at spotlight on the weekend and I immediately remembered the lace scout tee I had seen on the Grainline blog and knew I had to make a copy cat version.
For those of you who haven't made it, the Scout tee is a really great pattern, it is super easy and has a lovely shape. I suspect this won't be my last Scout tee. I made a size 4 and I think the fit is great. I also used Jen's tutorial on how to do
French Seams although I should have followed it a bit closer and clipped the seams, because there is a little bit of bulk. I was going to put a peter pan collar on it but once I'd sewn it up I decided that it might be verging on twee so left it off. I'm glad I did. I am sure that the collar will find another home on another top one day.
The blue of the lace isn't quite as bright as the blue in this photo and is probably closer to the colour in the first (headless) photo (yes, still no-one around to take my photo- so this was my attempt at a self-timer minus a tripod!) but I love how this photo shows off what will definitely become my go to outfit. The Scout Tee paired with my much loved stripey tank and spotty pants. I LOVE this combination!
I love this tee, especially paired with the spotty pants & striped tank.
ReplyDeleteThe tee looks very good on you. I like matching stripes and spots too. It´s funny how the colour is so different in both photos.
ReplyDeleteOh, forgot to mention that I went to the cinema with my mum during the holidays, Les Miserables, loved every single minute of it, the costume designer is spanish, Paco Delgado (never heard of him before, but there you go), the only non-perfect thing about the experience was that we had just the one hanky, and had to share it! A real tearjerker!
Thanks so much Viv!
ReplyDeleteThanks Merche. I guess it was just the light that made the difference.
ReplyDeleteOh, we saw Les Mis as well. I loved it and cried and cried as well. I too didn't take enough tissues and walked out with very red eyes indeed!
Cute cute cute! The collar would be probably too much for this tee: lace should remain the main focus :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you agree to no collar. I ummed and aahed so much over whether to put it on or leave it off. In the end I'm glad it stayed off.
ReplyDeleteso great! I love the pattern too, though I've yet to really get beyond making my wearable muslim. Just waiting for spring to come round!
ReplyDeletetotally agree too, it's perfect as it is!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo. I don't know what took me so long to make one.
ReplyDeleteThe lace tee, striped tank, spotted pants has me so jealous...major major major cute!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Jen!! I reckon you could replicate this look with your spotty skirt.
ReplyDeleteHehe, you were right; our pictures are similar! Great minds think alike! We could start a flickr club...
ReplyDeleteThis is an adorable outfit, the lace, the spots, the stripes... so chic!
Thanks Carolyn! Ha ha yes, a flickr club would be funny!!
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