First up is the Scout Tee by Grainline Studio. No, this is not a new sewing pattern. It has been around for some time, but this is one of my TNT patterns. I’ve sewn three other Scout Tees in the past several years and I find that I turn to them regularly throughout the summer months.

This green viscose fabric was on sale at Silhouette Patterns, and I knew I needed it. 🙂 Unfortunately, there was only one yard of this woven print left, but I purchased it anyway. When I bought it, I wasn’t certain what I would use it for, but once I received it I decided a Scout Tee was the perfect match for the fabric.

IMHO, tees are a perfect basic. They can be worn out like I am wearing it with my jean shorts, or it can be tucked in as I like to wear it with these black shorts. I like to use a rolled hem on my serger (overlocker) to finish off the sleeve hems on lightweight fabric such as this viscose. The rolled hem is also an easy, casual finish for a casual top.

I did a basic four thread overlock along the bottom hem, and then turned it under and top stitched with my sewing machine.

I’ve already worn this tee several times in the last couple weeks. It washes up nicely and does not need to be ironed when it comes out of the wash. That’s a bonus!

Next up is another TNT pattern. It is Simplicity 8376. This is a nothing special, run of the mill, quick to sew, knit tee pattern. But it is one that I turn to time and time again because I wear so many t-shirts in the summer.

I wanted to share this version with you for two reasons. Number one, I think the fabric is just so much fun. I also purchased it from Silhouette Patterns. It is a lightweight viscose knit fabric. And number two, I changed up the style of the t-shirt ever so slightly by adding lace to the back hem.

I’ve had this lovely lace in my stash for many, many years. I don’t even remember where I purchased it, but it is so very soft and pretty. I only had a small amount of it, so I just added it to the back hem of my t-shirt. I had originally planned to make a softly gathered ruffle hem along the back, but there was not enough lace to do that, so I simply laid it flat and straight stitched it down. In hindsight, that was probably a better choice anyway because the last thing I need to add across my backside is a full ruffle! Hee, Hee.

These two patterns make up my favorite choices for summer time tops. Next week, I will share a new shorts pattern with you. Do you have a favorite summer shorts or tee (or other style of top) pattern that you like to sew? I would love for you to share the pattern in the comment section. Who knows, you may inspire me to expand my summer sewing selection next year!

Stay in from the heat, dear readers, and I will meet you back here next Friday.