Rosys Patterns Tie Front Shirt+ Shorts for Matilda

 Another fun sew from Rosys Patterns

Tilly asked me to sew her this lovely two piece set for Summer

The Tie Front Shirt+ Shorts

Matilda purchased this pretty fine cotton with a hail spot dot, on a shopping trip with her Dad.

Very pretty but almost a little light weight for this project. I seem to be nailing the poor fabric weight choice at present. 

It does work nicely with the neck flounce. Which is a single layer of fabric finished with a narrow, tight zigzag.

And the elastic wrist casing gathers beautifully.

But the sleeves are a bit floppy. They just don't have the 'poof' of the pattern cover.

It's a bit difficult to see but the top was a bit wide across the back neck so I just did a wee tuck (which disappears in the pattern of the fabric) and that sort of 'hoked' everything up.

The back neck was very 'square' and I did end up re-shaping that pattern piece.

I think this will sit nicer next time.

The neckties are sewn in one pass, finishing the neck and making the ties in one pass. I do wonder if cutting this on the bias would give you a neater and more pulled in back neck finish.

The wee shorts are a simple pull on style with an elastic waist.

I finished both pieces with a 1 cm double hem.

I know I am biased but how gorgeous does this look on Tilly?

It is so pretty and floaty.

It suits her so well.

I think it could look equally cute worn with jeans and boots, maybe with a singlet underneath?

A fun little 'fit' for warm, Summer days.

I think we will be making a few more of these sets. I would love to try a white version, like the photo on the pattern packet.

Thank you for reading, stay safe and well... xx Nicole