Washi Tunic and Wiksten tank. Yes, again!

Times, like, a bajillion.  This makes my 3rd Washi Tunic, and my, like, 6th Wiksten tank.  Whatevs, stick with what works, ya know?

So, the Washi Tunic.  I did the scoop neck again with sleeves, and I ended up having to do a band of black on the front since I didn’t buy enough yardage.  Luckily it looks intentional, and I actually like it.  Winner winner chicken dinner!

The shirring on the back is so easy.  I hand-wind the bobbin and just sew a regular stitch across the back.  Once the rows are done I blast it with steam, and voila!  I do leave the ends long (I don’t backstitch) and I catch them in the serging when I attach the front and back pieces together.

This material is so pretty, and I got it on sale at JoAnn fabrics.  I promised myself I wouldn’t shop there again (the staff are so nasty and unhelpful at my store) but I can’t help it.  I love being able to see material in person.  First world problems.

So, the Wiksten tank is some peach skin that I picked up at the same shopping trip to Joann’s.  This fabric peeked out at me from the corner of my eye and I snatched the bolt up and carried it around with me like a baby.  It’s so pretty.  I love the chevron dots, and it is so soft and nice to wear.

Not much else to say about this top — it’s 2 pieces, y’all.  French seams, which make the finish so nice, and bias binding around the neck and armholes (that’s the thing that takes the longest).  I did do bias binding on the hem as well, to give it a little structure and because srsly I did not want to hem that slippery shizz.  Looks good though.

Next I really want to make a Washi dress (not just the tunic top) so don’t expect that I’ll branch out and show you anything new just yet.  I’m not done with these patterns by a long shot!