The Endless Summer Shirt from Ann Tilley is a casual top with elevated details to make you feel special everyday. Pleating at the base of the yoke floats the fabric away from the body + provides shaping even though the side seams are straight. Slight gathering at the top of the shoulders + a relaxed fit under the arms means no fabric is getting too close to your skin in the sticky, summer heat. The sleeves are all-in-one with the bodice panels so no setting in a sleeve -- when the side seams are done, so are you! The neck is finished with a shawl collar that is part of the front panel, creating a V-neck opening. The front hem splits just above the hip into a dramatic curve that’s finished with a separate facing piece that can match or contrast for an additional, fun detail.
SEWING LEVEL: Intermediate. You must have some garment-making experience to take this class.
SIZE: 2XS - 4XL (32"- 58" bust)
MATERIALS LIST:
Pattern is provided; please pick up and cut out your fabric prior to class. If you have questions, you can ask Ann via e-mail before class or come in at 11 before the start of class to cut.
2 yards - MAIN FABRIC: Super-lightweight to mid-weight woven fabric. Designed for a lawn or voile to take you through the hot summer weather, you don’t want to go too heavy with your choice since there is so much pleating.
1/2 yard -HEM FACING: light-weight woven fabric. You can use your main fabric here or choose a contrasting fabric as a fun detail.
1/4 yard -INTERFACING (optional): light-weight fusible or non-fusible. If your fabric is super-lightweight, you should consider non-fusible.
MACHINES NEEDED:
Home machine. We will only need a straight stitch for this entire sew!
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Some sewing machine + garment-making experience is needed to tackle this intermediate project.
SKILLS LEARNED:
How to add shaping with pleats
Inserting a yoke by turning corners
Finishing a neck with a shawl collar
Curved hem finishing with a facing