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Tyra Tee by Just Patterns

September 25, 2020

Hello, my friends! Now here’s a rare sighting of me in a handmade outfit…it’s been a while, hasn’t it? Excuse the crazy escapee hair strands — my bun skillz are haphazard at best.

Let me tell you a little bit about this sweet li’l top I’m wearing. It’s called the Tyra Tee by Just Patterns, and it’s an effortless pattern to sew up. Perfect for beginners as well as more experienced folks looking for a quick, refreshing project that’s certain to become a comforting, gotta-reach-for-it garb.

My friend Delphine is at the helm of Just Patterns, and as you would expect from her lovely French heritage, she’s stylish in that oh-so-Parisian-chic way. That in and of itself is inspiring, but she’s also gorgeous, incredibly kind, brilliant and has a rather hush-hush career in an extremely exciting field outside of sewing like a boss. She’s the kind of person that would normally foster envy, but she’s so darn charming and generous that you can’t help but celebrate her polymath-ness. She’s building her business with gusto and I love the care and thoughtfulness that Delphine puts into her patterns, infusing them with her 20+ years of sewing expertise.

But onto the Tyra Tee. So easy. So fast to sew. So, so comfy.

If you’ve been around here for any length of time, you know that oversized tees are my jam. Given the French roots of the pattern, as it were, I decided to channel Coco Chanel and selected a striped knit. The fabric actually has a nice amount of body despite its drapey quality, and I believe I’ve landed on the ideal pairing with the Tyra. The pattern recommends going down a size for knits of this type, and I agree. According to the size chart, I would have been a 42, but I cut out size 40 (the sizing is European) and the fit feels spot on. Roomy, but not swimmingly so.

My years of sewing for K has made me lazy when it comes to knit sewing and despite helpful instructions about finishing the raw edges, I didn’t bother. I also didn’t bust out my serger/overlocker or cover stitch machine and used a zig zag stitch with my regular machine to sew and hem this baby. Worked just fine.

I love this top. Incidentally and totally un-relatedly, can you spot the difference between the two photos above? Hint: it’s not about the outfit. Sometimes little things bother me for no reason, and I have to make tweaks.

 

The final analysis: thumb’s way up! Today is the launch day for Tyra Tee, and my shiny forehead and I highly recommend it! Just Patterns shop is here.

P.S. Delphine obviously gifted the pattern to me, but all opinions are solidly my own.

P.P.S. If you’re wondering, I self-drafted the linen pants and they may or may not be part of my next book. Still trying to decide…

Filed in: sewing, sewing for me • by sanae • 7 Comments

Comments

  1. Tracy King

    September 25, 2020 at 8:39 am

    Great outfit! I have so much trouble sourcing knit fabric that is affordable. So sometimes I resort to buying mens 5X t-shirts and cutting them up ha ha. The Shirt and the pants go very well together. Can’t wait to learn more about the pants 🙂

    Reply
    • sanae

      September 25, 2020 at 9:47 am

      I love the idea of buying men’s tees for affordable knits! Genius!! Thanks for the kind words, Tracy. I love the pants and the pattern just might make it into the book. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Tammy

    September 25, 2020 at 4:44 pm

    Cute tee. Looking forward to seeing the pants pattern!

    Reply
    • sanae

      September 28, 2020 at 9:48 am

      Yay! I’m leaning toward keeping the pattern in the book!

      Reply
  3. Delphine

    October 1, 2020 at 1:45 pm

    I’m blushing so hard right now 😳😳😳. Thank you SO MUCH my friend!

    Reply
    • sanae

      October 7, 2020 at 8:00 am

      All true! It was my pleasure, Delphine! xo

      Reply
  4. Carol

    October 28, 2020 at 11:16 am

    Can someone come to my rescue? I just received Danae’s Sewing Happiness and trying to make Origami Pillow and cannot figure
    Step 4 ; I did complete first seam.
    I am embarrassed but determined!
    Thank you

    Reply

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