Once again, Patterns for Pirates teamed up with Made for Mermaids to bring some amazing vacation outfits inspiration. This blog tour is full of outfits that would be perfect for any destination.
Whether I pack for a quick getaway weekend or a week long trip, I always make sure to bring clothes that do not wrinkle easily and do not take a lot of space in my luggage. With two boys to keep up with I also need my outfits to be super comfortable.
My next vacay suitcase will certainly include a few Favorite Tee dresses since I have sewn at least ten of them since the pattern launched. I am all about tshirt dresses this summer, comfortable and stylish. My favorite ones are rayon spandex, since they hardly ever wrinkle when packed and they feel great in high temperatures.
It is no secret that my closet is full of Sweet Tee dresses so they will definitely be a staple in my vacation wardrobe. They are such a quick sew and a very flattering silhouette. I do lengthen my Sweet Tee dresses about 3.5 inches, but that is just a personal preference. You can rock your flirty shorter pattern version for sure!
The Sweet Tee pattern includes a banded short sleeve option and a neckband finishing of the neckline. To make it an ever faster sew I hem my sleeves by folding 1/2 ” and topstitching with my coverstitch. You can very well use a zig zag stitch or a twin needle too.
I like to use the same technique to the neckline as well. I simply fold it 1/2″ wrong sides together and clip it in place…use a lot of clips (or pins) and press it well. all you have to do now is top stitch it the same way you did your sleeves.
Tadah! A super quick 30 minutes sew, comfy and elegant….perfect for vacation. I love that the Sweet Tee can be dressed up or dressed done, wear it with heels for an evening out or with flats for a fun day of vacation activities.
Don’t forget to check out the other blogs in this tour! The ladies really delivered!
June 12: Little Heart Threads , The Crunchy Mommy , All_Sewn_Up_By_Stacey , Heavenly Threads Blog
June 13 : SewSophieLynn , Love Madelynn , Stitches by Laura , All Things Katy!
June 14: Middle River Studio, Ammon Lane , The Art of Oh, Ma Moose
June 15: Sewing Curves, Margarita on the Ross, Stitching and Making, Very Paige,
June 16: Sewing with Sarah, I’m Just Like Mommy, Vinya Sew,