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Fabricista Challenge #1- The Scout Tee

I'm a contestant in the Fabric Mart Fabricista challenge.  Our first challenge is to use the Scout Tee pattern as a base, and put our own personal spin on the pattern.  This is the required pattern:
Now the contest entries are posted, so I can show you my finished top!
I used pieces from 3 different silk saris.  These were of various shapes and sizes, and I was just in love with the colors of the border print.  You can see the pieces in this post.   I am super happy with how it turned out. Here is the back view showing the border placement.

And a little closer view of the yoke:

 I think it looks good with casual shorts as well as dressy pants!

Here's a little closer view of the front.

 And a closer view of the front yoke.  I love those little elephants.

And the side view. Yes, I matched my stripes!

I will definitely have to fight to keep my daughters from stealing this one.  Two of them have already asked "Can I have it?" LOL

There are really some AMAZING entries.  Please head over to the Fabric Mart Blog and vote for your favorite!

Happy Sewing!

 Ann

Comments

  1. LoriSeptember 10, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    Fabulous top and what a great use of the sari scraps. This top looks beautiful on you.

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  2. Sue ParrottSeptember 10, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    This is so pretty! Good luck!

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  3. 110 CreationsSeptember 10, 2014 at 2:13 PM

    I love this and would also try to steal it :) The colors are so pretty and you combined different pieces in a great way.

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  4. VanessaSeptember 10, 2014 at 2:32 PM

    Beautiful top!

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  5. VickiSeptember 10, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    Lovely! And what great use of the scraps.

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  6. Ann BrodskySeptember 10, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    Thanks, Vicki! I'm so glad that the previous owner kept them, and passed them on.

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2014 at 10:31 AM

    Gorgeous sari = gorgeous top! Really like how you styled it, too. :)

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