Hey, Frances! #TheSchoolOfMaking

 I was able to attend a virtual workshop hosted by Alabama Chanin on August 20th on how to sew a  T shirt the AC way (meaning all hand-sewn and embellished). Aside from the Zoom class taught by Sunne Meyer, we also got a T shirt kit to work on. I finished sewing it, and I love it, you guys:)

The participants had different options with the kit, and I picked the Frances top with the Aurora stencil in the plum/carmine colour way.

Here I am, out and about with the fam wearing it:)

Alabama Chanin Frances top

worn with old UNIQLO pants, Doc Martens, Topshop bag

(My daughter took the pics above, and I thought she did a fab job!)

I ended up shortening the shirt so with the leftover fabric, I made a matching mask:)

A closer look:)

We even got a tag to sew on the shirt:)

techniques used: reverse applique, backstitch reverse applique, couching

Behind the scenes:

Because I shortened the shirt, I used the leftover fabric to make the matching mask, and the jersey pulls that I used for the couching.

basting the neckline

Here is a short video of me couching:)

Speaking of Alabama Chanin, they had a sample sale recently, and I was able to score a hand-sewn camisole dress!

Alabama Chanin camisole dress

Even though I knit/sew and rarely buy any new clothes any more, I bought this dress because I really am a fan of the company, and well... it was great to see how the pros do their stitching. (So even, you guys!)

Here's me trying it on. I love it!  So comfy, and it fit me just right.

How was your weekend? Any new addition to your wardrobe? Do tell:)