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Striped Bento & pencil skirt

03/28/2017

 

I  made a second version of the Bento tee. I used a striped thick cotton from my stash. This fabric feels so nice. I found it at a jobber and it feels exactly like those thick knit Mariniere shirts. Almost like a ponte knit.  It’s perfect for spring.bento1bento

I cut a size small but because this knit is very structured with no drape, I took in the sides about two inches. I left the shoulders and neckline alone. It is really a quick sew on my serger. I love the little detail of the cuffs. back I have it a bit more dressed up here with my self drafted ponte skirt and leather espadrilles  bought last year.Striped Bento & DIY pencil skirt

I want to make another version of this top in linen knit. I know it will look totally different in a drapey fabric.
Striped Bento Tee

Striped Bento Tee

I was just in J Crew today, shopping for my husband …… not me! I felt like this style goes with a lot of the clothes in there. I love J Crew and Liesl’s patterns definitely have that vibe, too. I’m going to be buying her Soho shorts pattern which is released today. They remind me of a pair of pleated floral shorts I bought in Barcelona a few years ago that I love but they are a little to tight. I haven’t found any others like them since, and I’m glad I have found a pattern for them.

Now that it’s spring and getting warm, I am really inspired about sewing. Spring sewing is much easier than winter sewing!

 

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Comments

  1. Jenya says

    03/29/2017 at 2:40 am

    The tee looks great. A staple that will be worn again and again I am sure.

    • Justine says

      03/29/2017 at 10:25 am

      Thanks Jenya. It’s really simple but something that will look very different depending on the fabric used. My next version will be a slinky rayon knit.

  2. Sandy Osborne says

    03/29/2017 at 8:11 am

    Very nice — and great striping matching, too 🙂

  3. Sara Noemi says

    03/29/2017 at 10:24 am

    Love the end of the sleeves! So cute!

  4. Justine says

    04/07/2017 at 3:26 pm

    I love this Bento tee with the details in the cuffs! Especially the way you’ve paired it with your ponte skirt. I’m a big fan of stripes! Love this outfit combination, Justine!! 🙂 🙂

    • Justine says

      04/07/2017 at 5:28 pm

      Thank you Justine! Have a great weekend!

  5. J says

    04/13/2017 at 6:59 am

    Love the sleeve cuffs. I’m a sucker for all things striped in a tee. The combo with the skirt is a fun look. The tee will go with all kinds of things – a versatile design. I like that fabric a lot.

    • Justine says

      04/20/2017 at 9:21 pm

      Thanks You! this fabric was a lucky find . Only a dollar a yard!

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  1. Bento Tee Round-Up | Blog | Oliver + S says:
    04/19/2017 at 7:42 am

    […] linen pants made with Liesl’s Lisette B6183 cropped wide legs, which I love! I had some orange and cream St. James knit in my stash which pairs really well with my jeans and I also happened to have some Rayon knit in my […]



I'm Justine! Welcome to my sewing blog! Here you'll find lots of handmade clothing for myself and other lucky folks! I'm a native Los Angeleno who moved to a small farm outside of LA with my family.

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