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Vintage Lace Morrison Top

4/7/2021

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The Garnet Hill catalog is often a source of inspiration for me. They have casual clothes, suitable for warm weather and most importantly work well for my lifestyle. So today, since the Morrison pattern is on sale this month, I have a Morrison t-shirt Garnet Hill style.
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The Morrison Top pattern is a versatile pattern and a great base for creativity. I'm using a rayon/spandex black pontelle knit and vintage lace from my friend Lisa's grandma's collection. I've been looking for the perfect project for the lace and here it is. And I have just enough to trim the front. It's meant to be!
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Aftern I cut the top out, I put it up on the dress form to see which direction to lay the lace. I liked the placement on the left side because it laid against the body best. I pinned it on and did a quick hand baste. I know hand basting is not everyone's favorite thing to do but I've found it saves me time in the end. This is delicate lace and I know it wouldn't do well if I had to take out stitches. I save bits and pieces of thread for a job like this and something in a contrast color so I can take it out easily.
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I had a tiny bit of lace left, so I did a practice run to test the needle and stitches. I used a wide and long zig zag on both sides of the lace and a lightweight ball point needle. When I was happy with the result I moved on to the shirt. It turned out nice and smooth and you can't see the stitches. I'll admit, I held my breath through most of the stitching.
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I put the shoulder seams in with stabilizer and then I was ready for the neckband. This knit is very drapey and whenever I have a fabric like this I shorten the neckband so it holds the shape better and doesn't sag. I ended up taking off 3/4" on both ends of the band.
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I'm happy with the result and even happier than I would be if I bought it. It made me happy to use the lace Lisa shared with me. Thank you Lisa for the generous gift! I've already worn it several times (and even washed it...gentle cycle in a mesh bag) and know it'll be in heavy rotation this summer.

The Morrison Top pattern is on sale for just $8 for the month of April, no code needed.

​Happy Sewing Friends,
​Diane
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Andra Makes No-Zip Skirt Tutorial

4/2/2021

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I have some great sewing news to share with you just in time for spring sewing. Andra from AndraMakes has a step by step tutorial for the No-Zip Skirt on her YouTube channel! She walks you through every part and has some great tips for all of your sewing. And if you've ever been afraid to put in a snap, she shows it all and takes the fear out of it (and you can see how quick and easy it is!)

If you're a beginner, this video is perfect for you!

And as a bonus, Andra has a coupon code for 25% off the No-Zip Skirt PDF pattern. Just $7.50 and good through April 16th!

Subscribe to her Youtube channel so you can see all of her tutorials, projects and pattern reviews.

Happy Sewing Friends! And stay tuned to the blog. Lots of fun stuff happening in April!
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    Hi!  I'm Diane, a wife, mom, sewing teacher and pattern designer from sunny Southern California.  I share my sewing adventures here on the Blue Dot Blog formerly Gatorbunnysews.  For more info click here.

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