"blue"

To start off with…inspiration! There are a handful, maybe more than just a handful but still a small community of individuals creating clothing made here in the USA. The idea is that they are made by individuals using resources found here, sometimes organic, reused, and wholesome. The idea is that you stop consuming cheap products made by and in unethical scenarios. You have to pay more for a very well made product that was created by well, maybe your neighbor or a really nice couple in Tennessee. To me this sounds right but it's hard to walk the walk that I'm talkin'. Something I'll continue to strive for.

Sleeveless shirt: Alabama Chanin
Denim| Chambray dress: Imogene & Willie
Jeans: Imogene & Willie
Seersucker blouse: Emerson Made

I took the above inspiration and channeled into my latest shirt…

Here's how I used my dyed blue gingham fabric…tunic (check), Sorbetto inspired (check), and comfortable (check).

I made many alterations to the pattern knowing I wanted to cut the fabric on the bias. I knew it would drape differently from my earlier experiment but also I could only make the tunic so long. I lowered the neckline a little. I gathered at the center of the neckline where the pleat would have been if it was Sorbetto. I eliminated the bias tape on the armholes and reduced the width on the neckline. Overall I trimmed down the body a little too.

The fabric's textured changed after it had been dyed, sat in the sun, and washed many times over. It has a silk-like quality. The dye did not adhere evenly which I really love, it looks like it's sun dappled.