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Sofilantjes Cessim Shirt Pattern

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Last week, I was able to help Anne Jacobs at Sofilantjes test the latest pattern: The Cessim Shirt. This fun color-blocked shirt has multiple options, including:

  • Rounded or V-neckline
  • Side color blocking and color blocked bodice options
  • Short, half, or long sleeves
  • Long sleeves have color block options

I made what is known in the pattern as “View B” in size 3 for my large 2 year old with a rounded neckband and short sleeves.

ABOUT THE CESSIM SHIRT PATTERN

This is a more intermediate pattern from Sofilantjes, but it still comes together nicely. Those who haven’t had experience with neckbands or sewing curves would do well to make a muslin first and slow down their machines. As always, optional topstitching adds a nice touch and helps the fabric to lay flat. Since my machines were wanting servicing (they’re at the “spa” now for a couple weeks), I skipped the topstitching on my test garment and opted to use a zig-zag stitch for the hems.

ABOUT THE ROBOTS FABRIC

I purchased this fabric from Mabel Madison. It’s a very supple Euro French Terry. Unfortunately, I believe the owner has sold out of this one, but she has some other fun fabrics in stock that would work well for this pattern – including new glow in the dark fabric. (I’m totally going to have to get some of that and horde it for months). The yellow fabric is from Peekaboo Fabric. I had been hor–er–saving it to use with a panel I purchased from them some time ago, but found that I liked it paired with this fabric. It’s a cotton lycra knit and held up well to the French Terry.

THE PHOTOS:

My little guy LOVED his shirt and I had to wrestle him to get it off to launder it. He did not love standing for photos! (Isn’t that just how 2 year olds are?

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THE SALE

The Cessim shirt pattern is on sale from now until Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 5:55 PM Central Standard Time/23:55 CET for €5.00 (about $5.80 in USD).

Ronda Bowen

Ronda Bowen is a writer, editor, and independent scholar. She has a Master of Arts in Philosophy from Northern Illinois University and a B.A. in Philosophy, Pre-Graduate Option, Honors in the Major from California State University, Chico. When she is not working on client projects from her editorial consulting business, she is writing a novel. In her free time, she enjoys gourmet cooking, wine, martinis, copious amounts of coffee, reading, watching movies, sewing, crocheting, crafts, hanging out with her husband, and spending time with their teenage son and infant daughter.

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