In one of my previous posts, I described how I would like to evolve my wardrobe to contain clothing pieces that are fluid with my multiple activities of the day. With the warmer days of summer (that are rapidly diminishing!), I opt for sleeveless shirts, and mine needed a boost.
The past spring, I purchased the Aurora tank top by Colette patterns. I thought this pattern would fit my “comfortable and stylish” criteria. I like how it curves down in the front and back to provided a little more coverage if I was wearing leggings for exercise/sports.
I discovered Colette and Seamwork (the company’s digital magazine) by listening to the Love to Sew Podcast where this company and its patterns are frequently referenced. Episode #54 specifically shines the spotlight on its founder and her creative vision.
For my first Aurora, I used a fabric from my stash I purchased at Mood last summer. I believe my daughter picked it out because she wanted me to sew her a hooded sleeveless shirt. She has not remembered this project since that shopping day, and I was intrigued by the variegated stripes. I would described this fabric as “sturdy.” While it has a smooth front with the purple and blue stripes, it has a thicker white underside. After matching up the stripes on the sides of the body of the tank, this Aurora flows nicely. However, I discovered the fabric was a little too thick when constructing the gathered straps. I admit that I committed the crime of torturing my fabric. Because of the multi-colors, the thread blended in well in during the daylight. I made a mental note of this mistake for my fabric choice on my next Aurora.
Then I vacationed with my family to Ocean City, New Jersey where it’s mandatory to mini golf on the boardwalk. I don’t particularly enjoy mini golfing, but my husband and girls love it so that makes it tolerable. We experienced medieval putt-putting where several holes were played under black lights. Thanks to the ultraviolet bulbs, my tortured straps were on display. The thread glowed–its uneven stitching glaringly obvious.
Sorry not sorry that my tank wasn’t captured on camera! But our golf course is definitely glowing.
For my athletic and outdoor pursuits, this Aurora is so comfortable! Here I wore it while climbing Mt. Webster and Mt. Jackson in the Presidential Range of the White Mountains in New Hampshire.
The Pink Lily Pad and Two Tadpoles 