It's hotting up here in Brisbane, so this monthās pattern couldnāt be more perfect. For our 13th podcast episode, weāre diving into The Georgia Series by Elizabeth Suzann; which comes with an option to make a tee or a dress.
It is an everyday go-to, with its boxy fit, extended sleeves, and cuff detail, it captures laid-back cool that looks good on everyone. Itās stylish, breezy and totally sun-ready with a high neck for sun coverage.
Sewing the The Georgia Series: The Low-Down
Pattern : The Georgia Series by Elizabeth Suzann
Size : OS with a 1cm broad back alteration
Fabric : Cotton gauze
Check out Kylieās awesome version of The Georgia Series here.
It was great to chat with Liz, the genius behind Elizabeth Suzann, about the journey of how this pattern became available to the home sewist. Originally, Elizabeth Suzann was a ready-to-wear fashion company, but during COVID, Liz decided to release her patterns to the sewing community, and weāre so glad she did!
I chose the tee version, as I'm planning to pair it with shorts. The double gauze fabric I used is light and airy, ideal for warmer weather. It is a fantastic pattern for natural fabrics like silk, linen, and cotton. While Liz tends to stick to solid colours in her ready-to-wear collection (and Kylie followed suit), I decided to go with a playful spotty fabric. Thatās the beauty of sewing your own clothes, you can make it your own!
This pattern is not only straightforward to sew, but the instructions are spot-on. They really do cover all the necessary information even mentioning Kylieās top tip: donāt forget to clip under the arm for that extended sleeve. They even include a reminder of when to sew in your label, which is essential for easily knowing the front from the back with this top. I also love the illustrations; theyāre clear, detailed, and easy to follow.
The trickiest bit might be the neck binding. If youāre a beginner, Iād suggest using a bit of sewing glue to hold everything in place for easy sewing and catching the binding underneath. If youāre new to attaching neck binding follow the instructions carefully, and make sure to give it a good press.Ā
Being an oversized tee, this pattern likely wonāt need much alteration. I made a toile and decided to add a small broad-back adjustment after noticing a few lines when I tried it on. It would have been fine without the tweak, but since Iād gone to the effort of making a toile, I figured I might as well improve the fit. This adjustment is one I often have to make as I have fairly broad shoulders.
If you're excited to try The Georgia Series for yourself, donāt miss Episode 13 of our podcast on platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcasts, Audible for all the details. And donāt forget to use the code SEWINGCLUBPODCAST for a discount on the pattern.
Happy sewing, everyone! šāļøš§µ