Thursday 29 May 2014

(More!) Papercut Paterns: Ensis Tee

I just can't get enough Papercut Patterns! You're probably bored silly of my Ensis Tee's and Coppelia Cardigans. I decided I'd post about the Ensis Tee again as this version turned out so dramatically different to my first.

Ensis Tee

This time I made variation 2 (curved hem) but added the sleeve cuffs from variation one. Again I cut a straight XS with no changes to the pattern and once again it sewed up like a dream on my overlocker. The fabric I used was the left over pink lightweight merino from my wrap coppelia cardy and matching blue merino. This fabric is almost as stretchy (imo) as what I used for my first Ensis Tee. However the fabric I used for the first is thinly ribbed, heavier weight and is much slouchier (technical term), it kind of wants to stretch just due to its own weight. While the pink and blue lightweight merino has great recovery.

Ensis Tee

It might be difficult to see but my first Ensis Tee fits like a jumper should, with plenty of room for layers underneath. While my new Ensis fits much more like a long sleeve Tee. Something I would wear as a layer rather than an outer garment.

Ensis Tee

I love this version just as much as my first, but think it's amazing that a single pattern with just a change in fabric can create two garments which form very different parts of my wardrobe.

Thanks very much to Jess for taking some quick photos during a work break.
 

10 comments:

  1. These look great! I really like the colour block across the top, adds interest without being fussy.
    How wonderful that the fabric keeps you on your toes in terms of fit? just glad they didn't end up too tight?

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    1. Thanks Susan! Me too! I still cant believe how different they ended up.

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  2. I'm learning the same thing about how different knits really are from each other. I love this one too!

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    1. Thanks Tasha! its quite the learning journey isn't it?

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  3. Love it! great combination of colours and I prefer this version, it's vey cute :)

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    1. Really? I think I like the other one better. but I wonder if this one actually suit me more. Thanks so much!

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  4. This version looks great! You are making me want to go out and buy more Papercut Patterns! What did you think of the curved hem?

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    1. You should buy it for sure!
      I like the curved hem and it was easy to do. I'm short torso-ed thought so untucked curved hemmed aren't that flattering on me.

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  5. Ooh I love this version too! I so wish I had been paying attention at the Fabric Store when they had their merino sale! Could have bought a lot of great fabric!

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    1. yes, and I could have bought even more than I did.. that's the thing about fabric needs... it never ends!

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