THE HACK TO SEW THIS SUMMER
Charlène chose to sew LA Chemisette pattern in our Sunray Tangerine in Viscose Modal with our pretty Classic Matte Off-White buttons!
GUEST OF THE MONTH
Our accomplice
LA Chemisette is my “go to” pattern for this summer. After sewing it last year, I knew I would repeat the experience so much as I love its cut and style!
As for the Sunray fabric, it was obvious. Its simplicity allows creativity to speak for itself while relying on a material of unparalleled quality that will last throughout the years!
WHY IS LA CHEMISETTE SO CHARMING?
From 34 to 46
A revisited boyish and retro cut, a modern collar and a charm that needs no introduction.
A revisited tailored collar
A double yoke and delicate pleat at the back
An optional patch pocket
THE COMPONENTS
Sewing LA Chemisette as a dress with Charlène's advice.
A look with a seaside spirit, chic and casual at the same time... To be worn barefoot on the beach.
FURNITURES
- The sewing pattern LA Chemisette
- 2,50m of Sunray fabric
- 12x12mm Classic Matte buttons
- Matching thread and serger thread
- 50cm of interfacing
SUGGESTED FABRIC
To be sewn (with love) in Viscose Crepe, Gingham, Linen, Viscose Kelsey or Viscose Twill fabric.
HER FAVORITE FABRIC
Before sewing this hack, I had a big crush on Atelier Brunette’s Viscose Modal fabric.
Sunray is a soft and durable fabric with a beautiful drape. This fabric can be machine washed and it’s not transparent!
The stripes overflow with creativity as soon as you touch them! It’s fun to play with the direction of the stripes, their width and their color.
You’ll get a basic that you’ll never get tired of or a strong piece that will increase your pride tenfold!
THE PATTERN CHANGE
Difficulty level: Advanced Beginner.
Read me before sewing LA Chemisette and then transforming it.
I started with the LA Chemisette pattern in size 36 for this project. To create the dress version I made a few modifications that I detail here.
MODIFICATION
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LENGHTENING THE FRONT,
BACK, AND FACINGS
As the cut of La Chemisette is quite loose, I did not add any width.
On the sides, I finished with open seams in order to have room to create slits with the seam allowances. In addition to adding ease in movement, it also creates a sexy allure for the dress.
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ARMHOLES FINISHES
I didn’t sew the sleeves originally planned on the pattern.
To replace them, I cut a 4 cm wide bias tape strip that I folded wrong sides together and joined directly to the armhole.
For a perfect finish, I braided the inside of each armhole.
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PATCHED POCKET DETAIL
For the small patch pocket, I added a bias tape detail on the upper edge. Beforehand, I cut out the pocket by adding a 1 cm seam allowance on the top.
I assembled my pre-folded bias tape and I made a finish just as I did for the armholes.
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BELT AND LOOPS
With my leftover bias tape, I made two loops. I folded them over and fixed them under each of the armholes.
For the belt, I wanted something wide. So I cut a large strip of fabric (14 cm width x 1,2 meters in length) with pointed ends.
I then assembled it face to face and turned it inside out.
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GIFT
The sewing pattern hack for sewing the knotted belt on the Atelier Brunette LA Jupe skirt can be downloaded for free on our blog.
Add a special touch to your skirt this summer with this step by step hack written especially for you by Charlène.
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