Grad Student Uniform

Pattern: modified Tessuti Mandy Boat Tee
Fabric: sweater knit
Cost: free

Welp, I'm just a few days away from turning in my Master's thesis, and I figured this was as good a time as any to procrastinate and finish up some sewing. This here is what I call my 'grad student uniform' - comfy, stretchy, and perfect for sitting around all day adding APA citations to your paper. 

Don't get me wrong - for class, I usually wear the same clothes as I do for work. But because I ride my bike about 9 miles roundtrip to school, spend lots of time at home, and take the dog on plenty of stress-relieving walks, my off-hours uniform is something that approximates activewear. Yes, I'm that chick. 

The pattern is adapted from Tessuti's free Mandy Boat Tee. Here are the changes I made for a perfect grad student uniform:

• tunic length - great for wearing over leggings-as-pants
• split hem with side slits - the perfect length in front and back
• crew neck - so that I never have to worry about bra straps
• long sleeves - because it can get cold in the library
• free fabric from the Bay Area Sewists fabric swap - since grad students don't have a budget for more fabric

Of course, the irony is that I have finally completed this just as I am ready to graduate. I guess that is the challenge with slow, handmade fashion. I'm not worried though, as I'm sure it will make perfect weekend clothes later on. See you on the other side!