Two Tops for Summer into Fall

Summer is winding down and my thoughts are turning toward fall sewing.  I am not ready to give up summer all together, after all it is still 90+ degrees here in Missouri but I am ready for sewing something different.  I spotted this fabric right when it was added, Mood Fabrics' Italian Teal and Black Lacy Brocade  I had to have it. It is so gorgeous and my thoughts were a simple Grainline Scout T-shirt, that way the fabric does all the talking.  Another plus was the fabric description from Mood's site, "Has a soft hand and graceful drape, almost like a knit but without the stretch".  That sealed it, Scout t-shirt for sure

I used a piece of black knit for the neck binding and turned it to the wrong side of the shirt.  I liked this method, it eliminated the any bulk and the fact is just looks nice.

I did take in the sides a bit more on my shirt and I am quite happy with the results.  This top will be great with jackets and cardigans into the fall.

I have just enough left (I hope) to pair it with a solid black for the fall trend of Luxe Sweatshirt 

One more top for my summer to fall look, Mood Fabrics' Black Bold Floral Silk Jersey .

 This was a change from my original plan, I was thinking a draped front sleeveless top but I started seeing  florals for falls and with the black in this fabric, I changed my mind, it is late August after all.   Megan Nielsen's Briar Tshirt for this fabric seemed like the perfect pattern.

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I only purchased a yard of this, so I had to do some creative sewing.  Using black knit from stash, I redrafted the back.  When I did cut out this back, I set it 1" off the center fold.  With these 2", I created a pleat in the center back.  My knit is a bit clingy and this pleat helps the fabric not stick to me!

I love how a plan comes together, this top is so much better than my original thought.  This will be a favorite, the silk jersey feels the best, drapes the best and this is just fun (the floral and high-low hem).

Now for a bit of comedy for the end of this post, from my photo shoot (me and the tripod) - it looks like a scene from an old western movie, I say, "Draw!"

Who knows what I was doing but it is good for a laugh.