As I pledged to wear all handmade items with the exception of jeans, cardigans & undergarments, I needed some new t-shirts. I already needed new t-shirts, and knew MMM13 was a good motivation to actually sew them. I cut out two t-shirts yesterday afternoon and sewed the black one last night. Such a quick and easy project. And such a wardrobe staple.
I made the size XL without any alterations. It is a pretty perfect fit. Next time I will add 5-10cm to the length. The sleeves are a little short but I do like them that way.
I picked up this wool jersey on my recent shopping trip with my mother in law. It is a nice sturdy weight. I was in Rathdowne yesterday morning and they still had some, plus quite a range of colours and weights.
Project Details
Pattern: Tessuti Alexa T-Top, long sleeve version, size XL
Fabric: Black Merino Wool Jersey from Rathdowne Fabrics
In other news, I got my haircut yesterday. To say I hate it would be an understatement. I know it's only hair and it will grow back. But it really annoys me that I went to the hairdresser with relatively good hair yesterday morning and walked out with a crazy odd style. Sigh.
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I like your haircut but I do feel your pain. I got my hair cut off a couple of months ago and have regretted it since. Short hair is way too labour intensive for me!
ReplyDeleteI really like it this length. It shows off your eyes and cheekbones nicely. Don't be down about it - you look great! Love the Alexa Top too.
ReplyDeleteOh I don't think your hair is bad at all, but I do love your usual curls (which seems to have been chopped off). It will grow again!
ReplyDeleteYes, it will grow again. It's funny because I wore my hair this length for years and years. I had become quite attached to the curls which were a recent addition since having my second boy. Oh well. It is only hair.
DeleteWell, I like the haircut! But I do like short hair. I reckon that you look gorgeous! Great top too. I need some more wool jersey in my life...
ReplyDeleteLara (thornberry)
Great top and haircut Leith!
ReplyDeleteAs I was scrolling through your post, I found myself thinking how much I like your hair, and that maybe I need to go for a different, shorter style. I love how a new style feels fresh and clean and new. And then I read that you were unhappy with it, when I'd been admiring it! But you have to be comfortable in your own skin, and hair I guess, so I hope it grows out to something you're happy with soon!
ReplyDeleteI also love your necklace! It looks great with your top.
Thanks Meredith! I actually don't mind my haircut it was just poorly cut and crooked. I went back and had it fixed. I quite like it now.
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