Sencha by Colette

Colette patterns are great for the newer seamstress; I made this top in the spring of 2014.  This pattern is fun and has fantastic instructions; it is a great pattern to help increase your technical skills.  I would highly recommend this design if you feel comfortable with darts, facings, and buttons. If not, practice a little, maybe make a Washi Dress by Made by Rea.

I picked up this pattern by Colette named Sencha from Sew Dayton, along with and fabric by Bonnie Christine and called Sweet As Honey made by Art Gallery Fabrics.

This pattern I would classify as an advanced beginner, due to the darts and buttons.  But don’t let it stop you from trying it out. After I made this, I realized the fit was great but not for my body type, so I gave it to a friend.

Sewing will make you look at your body and be comfortable understanding how clothes fit.  One thing I have learned through this process is that I like patterns that are not conducive to my body type. I am still figuring out what flatters my shape. It’s a journey, but one that you will enjoy!

All supplies needed down to vintage buttons

Finding my size.

Bonnie Christine – Sweet As Honey fabric

Pattern pieces

Laying out the fabric with the pattern, making sure the grainline is followed.

cutting it out

interfacing with the facing

All cut out, marked and prepped! Ready to sew!

Using my Brother Sewing Machine, PC-420

Straight lines! Follow that seam guide on your machine

Getting ready to understitch the facing

Done! Keyhole complete

Darts for a more flattering shape

backside darts

Buttonholes and buttons

Completed!

YAY! On to the next learning experience!

XOXO — Jesy

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