Mandy Boat Tee (x 2)

Here we have two Mandy Boat Tees - a free pattern from Tessuti that has recently been re-released as a multi-sized pattern over it's old "one size fits some" iteration. I've sewn quite a few of the old and new versions of this pattern - and in both versions I have modified the boat-neck finish to allow me to use a neckband to finish the neck. I find this a much neater way to finish the top and also feel it extends the longevity of the garment as the fold-over boatneck never keeps its shape on my tops. 

This black and white fabric is a "sweater knit" donated to the recent fabric destash I attended - donated by @LynneSews.  I don't think this fabric had great "hanger appeal" but sewn up I really like it, REALLY like it. The sleeves are a smidge too tight but I think that is a result of the fabric and its level of stretch. 

The fabric for this second Mandy Boat Tee was another donated to the fabric destash, this time by @NatashaSews. It's an absolutely lovely viscose-type knit -- I'm not sure why it was donated as it's so pretty but I pounced on it as soon as I saw it. This top fits well and is very comfortable but annoyingly I sewed the neckband on backwards so the join is at the front 🙄🙄🙄 - but the fabric thankfully hides this quite well....

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Pattern: Mandy Boat Tee by Tessuti
Size: Size 4
Modifications: lengthened by 4cm. Also, added a neckband.
Fabric: B&W sweater knit donated to the fabric destash by @LynneSews (orignally from Fabric Deluxe)
Fabric: Floral knit donated to the fabric destash by @NatashaSews (originally from Pitt Trading)
Changes for next time: none