5 out of 4 Shenanigan's Skort and Michelle Fitted Tee

It's September in Louisiana, and the days are still HOT! The high is still around 95 degrees a lot of days. I'm kind of ready for cooler weather, but in the meantime, I'm trying to keep cool and comfortable.

→ Enters new outfit made in athletic wear!

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This is the 5 out of 4 Shenanigan's Skort and Michelle Fitted Tee Shirt.

The Skort:

This is a pattern you really want to add to your stash, and a skirt you really need to add to your closet, I promise. It is so comfortable. There are different lengths to choose from for the skirt, there are short leggings underneath. It's perfect for tennis, running, going to the gym, chasing kiddos... you choose. I've already worn mine to the gym, to play in the yard in the heat, and to watch my kiddo play soccer after school. I love it. I said the other day that next summer, I think I'll need like ten of these, because I'm not sure that I'll want to wear anything else! 😃 Yeah, I love it that much!

The pattern is for knit fabric. You can choose your waist height (I think I chose high rise - I like this rise), choose the hem length (I think I chose "Safe"), which legging length you want (do you want them to show under your skirt or be hidden), and whether you would like a flounce. There is also a cute little pocket option for holding a tennis ball if that's what you're using your skirt for! I don't play tennis, so I didn't add it to mine.

The skort is perfect because you can wear it as a skort OR you can make just the skirt OR just the shorts! I used an athletic cotton/poly/spandex from Amelia Lane Designs. And, I really love it - I think this fabric might be my new favorite base. It's really comfortable and sturdy without being too hot. I'm already planning a skim skort for next summer though! I love this look for swimwear.

The Top:

I paired my Shenanigan's Skort with the 5oo4 Michelle Tee. This tee is fitted everywhere and is perfect for sewing an athletic tee (like I did), an everyday tee, or even a layering piece. It has two front bodice pieces (a regular front or one with a full bust adjustment included), there are three sleeve lengths (short, 3/4 or long), and can be made in top length or tunic length. Since it's fitted, there is negative ease, and you'll want a knit fabric with good stretch for sewing this top. I used an athletic fabric available at Amelia Lane Designs.

Fabric Choice:

As I mentioned, both of these patterns are drafted for knit fabrics. There are a lot of fabric choices and types that would work well for sewing these patterns. I did choose athletic fabrics for both of mine since Amelia Lane Designs had some new ones I was loving! But I'll definitely be choosing some different fabric types for next summer!

Will I Sew These Again?

For sure!!! I think the skort is one of my favorite things ever and definitely plan to sew many more of them! For the top, I have about a million (okay I exaggerate a tad) tee shirt patterns. I like that it's fitted, but I have broad shoulders, and these were just a tad too narrow for me, so I think next time I make it, I'll adjust the shoulders a bit (this is a common adjustment I need), before I sew it. But I really love how this outfit turned out! 💓 These patterns were awesome to use!

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