Sunday, September 2, 2018

Yes to another Kalle tunic

Hello everyone!

Who's in the mood to see another Kalle tunic version?


I am now convinced that it is hard to go wrong with the Closet Case Kalle pattern!  This is my second version, and dare I say that I like this one even more that the first one I made?

I am sure a lot of that has to do with the fit for this one.  I added a 1/4" broad shoulder adjustment, and the additional roominess is heavenly.  It feels exactly the way a button up shirt should feel, and is made in such a happy color.


This is a cotton sateen shirting that I ordered from Fabricmart Fabrics this year.  It is orange/cream with little swallows all over it, but not as stiff/structured as a typical cotton shirting.  It has a soft hand, and presses well.  Oh how I wish there were more fabrics like this still available from them!!  It really creates a wonderful button-up!  It felt so light and easy when I wore it for the first time.


I decided that the back felt good with the broad shoulder adjustment, so I left the rest alone.  I now feel good enough about the fit I have achieved that I want to make a lot more colors and variations. For more details on sewing this shirt, you can visit my post here. 

So, after finishing this shirt, I posted it to my IG account, and got this response:


Apparently, there is another Kalle out there in this same fabric, lol!  I wonder what the odds are that two people would unknowingly buy the same fabric and have the same pattern in mind? What a great coincidence!!!  And, just in case you are curious, I LOVE @sewfrantic's Kalle too!


Overall, you can't go wrong with this pattern!  It is definitely a wardrobe staple for me, and I look forward to wearing it different ways.


I will be back to show you all the garments I ended up sewing for August!  Until then, here is a sneak peek of an Isla dress I completed just in time to include in my August rundown.  It is a lovely DBP (double-brushed poly) that I was gifted by a friend in none other than pineapples and coconuts!!!



Stay sew-filled!


12 comments:

  1. I loved your other kalle and I love this one! The colour is gorgeous.

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    1. Thank you! I always appreciate neutral colors, but every now and then a pop of color is necessary!

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  2. Gorgeous! You are a great seamstress!

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    1. Oh Ms. Faye, you just made my day! Thank you!

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  3. I love both projects! I especially love pineapples and coconuts patternend fabric. It's good for making a summer dress😊

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    1. Thank you Eli! You can't go wrong with pineapples and coconuts in summer!

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  4. Super cute dress and tunic! That pineapple fabric is adorable.

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  5. How funny you both used the same fabric with the same pattern! I love this version too; it suits you so beautifully.

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    1. Yes, I thought that was such a funny coincidence! :) She is now affectionately my shirt twin, lol!

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  6. I love how nicely the collar fits around your neck, beautiful work!

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    1. Thank you Kim! That is a great feature of the shirt. It feels just right with it on.

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Let me know what you think!