Summer Staples with Winter Wear Designs

I'm so excited to share my newest Winter Wear Designs make! I always enjoy making Suzanne's patterns. They are really classic styles, they're easy to put together, and her instructions are great. I find myself using many of them multiple times... like the top I'm sharing today! 😉

This sew was a part of the "Summer Staples" Blog Tour! I'll tell you all about the new top I made and what I'm paring it with!

**Disclosure: This post contains my affiliate link to the patterns used. If you choose to purchase, I'll receive a small commission of the sale at no additional cost to you**

This is my newest TIDEWATER TEE!

The name of the blog tour this time was "Summer Staples." This pattern immediately came to my mind when I saw the word "Staple." This pattern is just that for me -- a staple! I've used it a few times to get different looks, and I've loved it every single time. I made my first one last summer for another blog tour. Then, I paired it with the Endless Summer Shorts (which I'm still really enjoying, by the way). I made one shortly before Christmas with the fabulous sleeve add on, and another in the winter using a Hacci fabric, also using a different sleeve add on. But it's been a bit, so I figured it's time for another. The blog tour was the perfect excuse to pull this pattern back out!

My Fabric:

For my newest Tidewater Tee, I used a DBP fabric. I bought this fabric a couple of months ago from Amelia Lane Designs. I actually had this pattern in mind when I bought it! I love this two-tone fabric SO much! It's really super soft. This is the two-tone blue.

Adjustments/ Changes to the Pattern:

As usual with Winter Wear Designs Patterns, I used a broad shoulder adjustment to get a better fit. My shoulders are a bit broad, and with some designers, I need to adjust the pattern!

The only other change I made when sewing the tee this time was the neckline. The neckline is generally finished with a band, which I love. Bands are pretty quick and easy, however this time I chose to turn the neckline under about 1/2" and hem it in place. I kind of like the look. What do you think?

Sewing The Top:

If you've followed for long, you might know that I love sewing knits because of how easily and quickly they go together. This pattern is no exception! It has some details that make it take a tiny bit longer to sew, but they are still very easy, and definitely worth it!

The back cut-out and yoke are my favorite thing about this pattern... they make it look so much fancier than just a plain ole tee shirt!

Also, with all the topstitching, I had a really great opportunity to put my newest machine addition to use! 😉 My family got me a new Coverstitch Machine for my birthday a few weeks ago, and y'all, I LOVE it! I never thought I'd have so much fun changing threads and topstitching ALL THE THINGS.

The Skirt:

The skirt is not new, but that should show you what a "staple" this pattern is! It even has it in its name! 😉 It's the Staple Skirt! You've may have seen where I've shared this pattern before here:
https://custommadebylaura.blogspot.com/2019/02/the-staple-skirt-by-winter-wear-designs.html

I love this skirt and wear it pretty frequently! It looks complicated, but it's really not. If you've been wanting to try out a zip fly, why not start with this skirt? It has great instructions, and is the perfect pattern to "get your feet wet."

Had to make one for my sister too!

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Don't miss any of the inspiration in our summer tour:

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Livia of Liviality

Patricia of Sew Far North

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Diane of Sewing With D

Suzanne of Winter Wear Designs

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Suzanne of Winter Wear Designs

6/27

Laurie of The Bear and the Pea Atelier
Laura of Custom Made By Laura

6/28

Josianne of Sewista Fashion

Florence guest posting at Winter Wear Designs

Kristen guest posting at Winter Wear Designs

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