Scout Parade

Quick, quick post, my friends.  Baby is sleeping.  Fingers crossed that she stays asleep while I'm typing this.  I was going to do some fancy editing and try and make my photos look seamless.  But bah!  Those were the things I did pre-baby.  Post-baby is a whole new world.  Every mom for herself. 

 I have been sewing a bit.  I've discovered the trick to sewing with a new baby is to do quick and simple projects.  I actually was working on something rather complicated at the beginning of the summer and when it didn't turn out I for real cried thinking about all the precious sewing time I spent on it.   Making something fast is satisfying and productive for those who only have a few minutes to sew.  Like moi.

Grainline's Scout Woven Tee, oh how I love thee!  Let me count the ways...

Four so far.  I was inspired by Sown Brooklyn's awesome, awesome sew along and Stephanie's fabulous swingy tees.   I'm back at work as of today (sniff sniff) and I desperately needed a few tops for work.  Nothing fancy.  I needed some separates that would allow me to pump quickly while I'm at work and wouldn't make me feel self-conscious about my midsection.  As much as I'd love to wear dresses right now, it's just not a possibility.   For my first version I decided to stick to the original pattern and make it in a woven.  I used a cotton lawn from the stash.  I cut a size larger than I normally would due to my inflated bust but afterward I realized I didn't actually need the larger size.  The neckline gapes ever so slightly and the shoulders sit just beyond my actual shoulders.  I took in the sides almost 3/4" on both sides.  I will wear this version but it's not my favorite.  I'm not sure I'll make this in a stiffer woven again.

Next I made a knit scout.  This one is my favorite.  I used some rayon jersey I had leftover from my wrap dress and hi-low'ed the hem.  I just made that word up.  I think this one is my favorite considering how much I've worn it already.  My neck binding could be tighter.

Then I made another woven version but in a slinky rayon challis.  Check out the back.  My attempt at mixing patterns.  I'm quite pleased with it.  Unfortunately both fabrics I used are super duper cheap and I don't see this tee holding up over time.  C'est la vie.

My last version was this spotty stripe jersey from the stash as well.  I fixed my fit issues.  I went down a size and took some width out of the front piece only.  And I scootched the shoulder seam in so it sits on my actual shoulder.  My neck binding is much better this time around.   It's a winner.

Boom. There it is.  Grainline's Scout Woven Tee pattern is awesome.  I have another cut out already.  And I believe this was the fastest blog post I've every written :)  Do my links work?  Any typos?  No time to check, friends.  Now I'm off to try and sleep while this sweet little baby is still sleeping...