Simplicity 1366 Cami

I should be using my Sunday afternoon to do a bit of sewing but it is hard to get motivated to finish my winter shirt when it is nearly 30 degrees Celsius outside.  Instead I whipped outside in my new camisole made using Simplicity 1366 and  finally got photographs. Please excuse the pool hair!

You would not believe how happy this camisole makes me.  I bought this pattern originally to make the dropped shoulder top that has been so popular in blog land but the finished product left me cold.  There are things I like about it but not enough to fix the problems and revisit the pattern.  I had briefly considered buying a pattern but really wanted to give this pattern a go before I bought yet another pattern.

The fabric I chose is a lovely drapey remnant of rayon that was on the remnant table for $3.00 at Fabric Vision.  It was only a small piece so perfect for this pattern.  Even so, it was pattern tetras a bit to get the top out.  I had to put seams in my facings to get it to work.

I wasn't too sure about the fit in this pattern despite it being cut on the bias so I cut it 1cm wider in the side seams than required.  I am pleased I did because although I could have run it in, I really like the more relaxed fit the extra width gives.











I wore my new top for Callum's 18th birthday barbeque last Saturday because like today it was a lovely hot summers day.  Yes, I know technically it is now autumn but it is nice that summer is hanging around for a while longer.

If this style is still popular I wouldn't mind making this one up again because it is lovely to wear.  It will look good for the early autumn with a cardigan as well.