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Friday, March 22, 2013

Travel Tunic

There has been the usual whirlwind as I have finished sewing projects for clients in preparation for a week in the Mexican sun. I did take a few hours to make myself a tunic to take on the trip.
 I had a piece of rayon/spandex knit from Emma One Sock  http://www.emmaonesock.com/fabrics/knitprints.asp  
 There is always a selection of knit prints on this site. I love the rayon knits as they drape beautifully and are really comfortable to wear.

I used McCall's 6571 http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6571-products-22762.php?page_id=528&search_control=display&list=search 
 I used view B with the boat neck. The diagonal print on this knit begged to be accentuated, so I cut the top longer, and angled the hem to follow the print.  I will wear this with narrow black capris and a chunky silver necklace.
 I am so happy that I took the time to make one new piece for our trip!

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  1. Good for you and I'm so happy you took the time to make something for yourself to wear on your trip. Your tunic looks great and I love the print and also love rayon knits as well. You'll have to share a pic of you wearing it on your holiday :)

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  2. Love this tunic.. so pretty. Hope you have fun on your trip.

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    1. Thank you for that! Now that I am home from vacation I can report that I loved the tunic. I felt chic AND comfortable! I love, love that rayon/spandex knit!

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